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.

The 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.