Leeds United - on this day: Whites defy Elland Road fog to brush Anderlecht aside
The day...
March 5, 1975
The event...
Leeds United defeat Anderlecht 3-0 in the European Cup at Elland Road
What happened?
Leeds United's march across Europe continued as they hosted Belgian side Anderlecht in the first leg of a quarter final European Cup clash.
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Hide AdThe game, though, was almost postponed as thick fog descended on Elland Road just minutes ahead of kick-off.
Jimmy Armfield's men got the go ahead and were quickly in control as Joe Jordan struck on nine minutes - though half of the stadium failed to see it.
Gordon McQueen added a second on the stroke of half-time to put the hosts well in control.
Peter Lorimer then struck in the final minute of the game to leave the visitors with a mountain to climb in the reverse clash - a game which United claimed a 1-0 victory to set-up a semi-final clash with Barcelona.