Viduka (left) almost capitalises on a mix-up with Barthez (right)

17 mins: The first strains of "Rio" from the visiting faithful as Ferdinand keeps Bowyer at bay.

18 mins: Ferdinand and Barthez both jump to meet a Kewell free-kick, and the ball skims off Ferdinand's head for a Leeds corner.

29 mins: Confusion between Ferdinand and Barthez nearly allows Viduka in for Leeds' opener.

38 mins: An inviting United corner looks Ferdinand-bound - but Silvestre gets in his way.

41 mins: Ferdinand manages to get his header away under a powerful but fair challenge from Viduka.

44 mins: With the Leeds fans subdued by an impressive first half from United - chants of 'Rio!' ring out after another no-nonsense mopping up operation from the �30m man. H-T

Ferdinand (left) kept the Leeds fans largely quiet

47 mins: The boos are back for Ferdinand as Leeds start the second half with renewed zip.

58 mins: Ferdinand uses all his 6 ft 3 in frame to shoulder Kewell off the ball in a tussle down the Leeds left flank.

67 mins: Leeds 1-0 Man Utd.
Ferdinand is not at fault as his fellow centre-back Silvestre allows Kewell to beat him to a whipped Harte cross and head Leeds in front.

70 mins: Ferdinand's long stride allows him to get in a crucial block as Leeds press for a second goal.

74 mins: Another threatening Harte corner is met with a thumping headed clearance from Ferdinand.

79 mins: A lone voice yells out "What's the score, Rio?", as, once again, a United move breaks down.

83 mins: A sloppy Ferdinand pass is easily picked off by Kewell, but his slip goes unpunished as the shot slides narrowly past the left-hand post.

87 mins: A Beckham corner skims off Ferdinand's head into Kewell's body - but United's appeals for handball are turned away.

Ferdinand pushes Harte away as a scuffle breaks out with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

94 mins: Final whistle. Ferdinand leaves the pitch after a largely faultless - but ultimately losing - return to Elland Road.