In pictures: The night Leeds United striker Phil Masinga wrote himself into Elland Road folklore

It was the Elland Road FA Cup third round replay which had everything.

Floodlight failure and a 14 minute hat-trick in extra time from super-sub Phil Masinga helped Leeds United overcome Walsall 5-2 in January 1995. Enjoy these never seen before photos from the game:

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Pics: YPN
Briane Deane fires Leeds United into an eighth minute lead.placeholder image
Briane Deane fires Leeds United into an eighth minute lead.
Rad Wallace wins a header.placeholder image
Rad Wallace wins a header.
David Wetherall celebrates scoring. He also scored an own goal in the game.placeholder image
David Wetherall celebrates scoring. He also scored an own goal in the game.
Gary McAllister evades the challenge of a Walsall midfielder.placeholder image
Gary McAllister evades the challenge of a Walsall midfielder.
Noel Whelan shoots.placeholder image
Noel Whelan shoots.
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