The Aussie forward made the points safe with 10 minutes remaining as Leeds United beat Sunderland 2-0 at Elland Road in front of more than 40,000 fans in December 2000. The Whites had taken a deserved lead after 23 minutes when Lee Bowyer pushed the ball into the net, taking advantage of some very messy and nervous defending. It was also a game remembered for the return of David Batty who stepped off the bench for the first time in a year. "I'm so delighted to have David Batty back," said Leeds United manager David O'Leary. "We will play a lot worse than that and get a result," reflected Sunderland boss Peter Reid. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Olivier Dacourt is challenged by Sunderland's Julio Arca. Photo: Getty
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Rio Ferdinand rises high to clear the ball. PIC: Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Striker Mark Viduka celebrates his goal with Gary Kelly. PIC:Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Mark Viduka is hunted down by Sunderland's Jody Craddock. Photo: Getty
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All eyes on the ball for Jonny Woodgate and Sunderland striker Niall Quinn. PIC: Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
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Eirik Bakke heads clear under pressure. Photo: Varley Picture Agency