Luciano Becchio celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Millwall during the Coca Cola League One play-off semi-final second leg at Elland Road. PIC: GettyLuciano Becchio celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Millwall during the Coca Cola League One play-off semi-final second leg at Elland Road. PIC: Getty
Luciano Becchio celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Millwall during the Coca Cola League One play-off semi-final second leg at Elland Road. PIC: Getty

The night Leeds United came within a whisker of silencing the Lions roar

"I thought we'd go on and get the winner, but now I'll sit down with the chairman," reflected manager Simon Grayson.

Leeds United came within a penalty save of beating Millwall and reaching the League One play-off final in May 2009. Having found themselves a goal down from the semi-final first leg in south London the Whites went all out to turn round the defecit. Elland Road was treated to a full bloodied entertaining 90 minutes. Jermaine Beckford missed from the penalty spot before Luciano Becchio scored after 53 minutes to set up a frantic finish. But it was Djimi Abdou who broke Leeds hearts after he poked home Lewis Grabban's cross to level the game after 74 minutes and win the tie overall. "I've got to say the Leeds crowd were magnificent. Walking back myself, they were first class, congratulating us and although it's no consolation they were a credit to their club," said MIllwall manager Kenny Jackett. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook