FAN ALEX PLOTS THE DEMISE OF LEEDS

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BOYHOOD Leeds fan Alex Cairns was the hero for Salford City as the Ammies claimed a famous scalp at the Peninsula Stadium. Championship giants Leeds racked up 33 shots and 16 corners but scored only once as Cairns made a string of saves to secure a 1-1 draw in normal time. The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who started his career at Elland Road, then repelled £30m striker Georgino Rutter in the shootout before a miss from Jamie Shackleton gave Ossama Ashley the chance to seal a thrilling 9-8 victory in sudden death. “I’ve just looked at my phone and it&#...

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