Leeds United went onto their Premier League clash against Middlesbrough at Elland Road in March 1996 on the back of a painful 3-0 Coca Cola Cup final defeat against Aston Villa at Wembley. And the pain was to continue for the Elland Road faithful as a Graham Kavanagh penalty after just four minutes proved the difference. Captain Lucas Radebe ended up between the sticks for the majority of the second half after a game ending injury to goalkeeper John Lukic. The game may also stick out in the minds of supporters for the debut of an exciting fresh talent - Harry Kewell. The Whites only won one of their remaining eight Premier League games that campaign as they finished in 13th position and Howard Wilkinson was sacked early the following season. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
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Brian Deane stretches out to get in a shot past Boro captain Nigel Pearson. Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Harry Kewell fires towards goal on his Leeds United debut.
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John Hendrie congratulates Graham Kavanagh on scoring the penalty that won the game for Middlesbrough. Photo: Gary Longbottom
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The faces in the crowd and on the Leeds bench tell the story as they watch Middlesbrough score from the penalty spot.
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Make-shift goalkeeper Lucas Radebe collects the ball from a Middlesbrough cross.
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Brian Deane tumbles to the floor as Boro 'keeper Steve Walsh crashes down. Photo: Mike Cowling