It's 2-0 now for Leeds! Both sides will play Aston Villa in the upcoming week. But they showed little signs of rustiness as they got off to a fast start in Brisbane. Leeds made a bright start to the second half, putting the pressure on the hosts with Darko Gyabi clipped a ball into the mixer and almost causing an own goal. In the 23rd minute, Leeds did go ahead. Andthere was to be no further chances as Leeds saw out the 2-1 victory. The safety and wellbeing of our young people and adults at risk is central to the Leeds United values. Corner. We are proud to partner with a fantastic range of companies, across a variety of industries, from scaffolding to sportswear.. Another Struijk header off target. With a backheel taking Klaesson out the picture, he twice failed to control with the goal at his mercy, allowing Leeds to clear their lines. Indeed, one of their new arrivals, Brenden Aaronson had the ball in the net after just 19 seconds. Luke Ivanovic then got in behind the Leeds United defence, but his effort was tame and Klaesson held on easily. His celebrations, however, were cut short by an offside flag. A goalmouth scramble saw the ball fall kindly to Jez Lofthouse, but fortunately for Leeds, he fired his effort well off target with the goal in front of him.. Planet Sport Limited 2022 All Rights Reserved, Leeds United Report: Whites Too Strong For Brisbane Roar As Joe Gelhardt Shines In Opening Win Of Australian Tour. Jesse Marsch is set to hand unofficial debuts to several of his new signings with fans only having seen a glimpse of Marc Roca so far. Let us invite you to our simply stunning Christmas setting in our award winning Centenary Pavilion., Elland Road has been the venue of some fantastic events, from stadium gigs, to evenings with Hollywood stars. The winger controlled and pushed into the box, before unleashing a powerful low effort into the bottom corner of the net. After quick interplay between Rodrigo, Gelhardt and James, Brenden Aaronson fired home but was flagged offside., That early warning sign set the tone for much of the first 45 minutes though, with Marschs side firmly on top and looking to get up the pitch at all opportunities. Another run-out for the squad, building fitness ahead of the new season. Then come down to the Leeds United Foundation Skills Centres! Aaronson, playing off the left of the attack, continued to cause issues for the hosts defence. But Leeds continued to press and were rewarded when James was found in space on the right and fired in at the near post in the 23rd.

Jesse Marschs Leeds United side ran out winners in their first match in Australia, courtesy of two first half goals from Dan James and Joe Gelhardt in front of a superb number of Whites fans in Queensland. Tyler Adams, Leif Davis, Cody Drameh, Sam Greenwood, Darko Gyabi and Mateusz Klich all entered the action for the second half., There wasnt much in the way of chances inside the opening 15 minutes of the second period, as both teams looked to resettle into the game. The reason for Leeds' trip is participation in the Queensland Champions Cup and the first of three friendly fixtures in Australia takes place this morning as the Whites take on Brisbane Roar.

87 Tame Bamford effort is pushed behind by the keeper. The whistle blew shortly after to signal full-time and it had been another strong workout for Marschs side, who also claimed their first points of the Queensland Champions Cup. Joe Knowles scores for Brisbane!The triallist gets his goal, could we see him in the Isuzu Ute A-League this season?#QLDChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/1yLwEfY83C. HALF TIME: Leeds United 2-1 Brisbane Roar, Plenty of changes came during the break, with Marsch opting to swap six more of his starting XI. Leeds United 2 (James 23, Gelhardt 25), Leeds: Klaesson (GK), Kristensen (Drameh 45), Koch (Llorente 61), Struijk, Harrison (Davis 45), Roca (Gyabi 45), Forshaw (C) (Klich 45), James (Sinisterra 31 (Summerville 61)), Rodrigo (Adams 45 (Gray 81)), Aaronson (Greenwood 45), Gelhardt (Bamford 61). Cody Drameh then advanced into shooting range, his effort partially blocked and spinning out for a corner. Gelhardt rises at the back post!James with the assist this time #QLDChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/gZtrNs7oFb. But Leeds continued to apply the pressure and substitute Patrick Bamford saw a header just go wide after good play between Gyabi and Sam Greenwood.

And with their hosts sat deep, it only seemed a matter of time before the breakthrough came.

Knowles is signed to NPL Victoria side Oakleigh Cannons and trialling at the Roar in hope of earning a professional contract. Two goals in two minutes!

Looking for new ways to advertise your brand? And Jesse Marschs side did not have long to wait before scoring the opener. Both sides rotated heavily as the game continued, with the Queenslanders seeing more of the ball as a result. Join the LUFC Mailing list and receive the latest news of Leeds United! 25' Goal #LUFC! National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved. Premier League side Leeds United have defeated A-League Men outfit Brisbane Roar 2-1 in a pre-season exhibition match at Robina Stadium on the Gold Coast. Our award winning, professional and experienced team will work with you to help you build your dream day. They had a golden opportunity to equalise in the 90th minute when the ball ricocheted to Jez Lofthouse after chaos in the box, only for his close-range effort to sail wide. Klaesson gathers but shot straight at him. : Freke (GK), Aldred (C), Chapman, Akbari, Mileusnic, Hore, Brindell-South, Hingert, Knowles, OShea, Trewin.. Just enter your email address here and you are all set. Player Development Centres offer advanced coaching for Girls between 7-14 years old with a real technical emphasis. The Whites, donning their new kit for the first time, continued to pressurise their opponents. A clever ball from Adam Forshaw - who was wearing the captains armband from the start - found James on the right of the area. 73 Weak shot by Ivanovic after making it past Struijk. 0-1 pic.twitter.com/PMMjgZg744, Just two minutes later, the Whites further extended their advantage, with another well worked move! 23' Goal #LUFC! Leeds United is committed to making the club diverse and welcoming for everyone. Jay OShea found space at the back post and picked his spot, but at full stretch, Kristoffer Klaesson produced an excellent diving save to tip the ball around the post., @tyler_adams14 pic.twitter.com/9ujUTwBtHX, With the game edging towards its conclusion in Queensland, Bamford went close to extending the lead down the opposite end. Gelhardt doubles the lead! Two minutes later Leeds doubled their lead with Joe Gelhardt chosen to lead the line powerfully headed home at the back post from James dinked cross. The match was the first in the Queensland Championship Cup. A drab second half comes to a conclusion. Gelhardt then showed his class, weaving and jinking before curling a left-footed effort that sailed just wide of the far post. Jesse Marschs side have brought in six new faces already this summer and their new arrivals were all part of the squad that travelled Down Under on Sunday. FULL TIME: Leeds United 2-1 Brisbane Roar, Make a difference in your job, work for the Leeds United Academy. Daniel James strikes first in the friendly Too much power from the Welshman!#QLDChampionsCup pic.twitter.com/sc8zTfQPEe. : Klaesson (GK), Kristensen (Drameh 45), Koch (Llorente 61), Struijk, Harrison (Davis 45), Roca (Gyabi 45), Forshaw (C) (Klich 45), James (Sinisterra 31 (Summerville 61)), Rodrigo (Adams 45 (Gray 81)), Aaronson (Greenwood 45), Gelhardt (Bamford 61). Sadly for the American and Leeds, the instant strike was ruled out by a linesmans flag.

The Welshman then turned provider two minutes later when he lofted a ball toward the back post and Gelhardt rose to head home. Generous, resourceful and kind: Fans' personal memories of Leeds United great Howard Wilkinson, Leeds United's predicted Premier League finish after seismic transfer development and indicator. Want to improve your skills in a fun and supportive environment? Aimed at 5 12 year olds, the Leeds United Foundation Soccer Schools are rewarding, educational and most importantly, fun for all ages., Want to improve your skills in a fun and supportive environment? However, Roar brought themselves back into the game five minutes before the interval when Joe Knowles scored to make it 1-2. Roar's new marquee English signing Charlie Austin didn't feature in the contest but is targeting minutes against Villa. More Australian football news can be found on FTBL. Robin Koch and summer-arrival Rasmus Kristensen had efforts on goal but neither could break the deadlock.. Bamford then saw another shot turned around for a corner in the closing stages, before Jez Lofthouse spurned a big moment to level the game.

Greenwood it was who chipped a clever cross into the box this time and he found the striker, who then saw his header go just past the post and behind., In the final few seconds, Brisbane went even closer to equalising than their previous attempt. Last updated: Thursday, 14 July, 2022, 12:35. 0-2 pic.twitter.com/KxJ6R2Xk75, That would be the last involvement of the match for James, who had put in an excellent 30-minute display.

81 Greenwoods outswinging corner met by Struijk in the middle.

Take a look at the superb matchday marketing opportunities that we provide. After absorbing significant early pressure, the Roar's resistance was broken twice in quick succession on Thursday evening by Daniel James and Joe Gelhardt. That came after 23 minutes when skipper-for-the-night, Adam Forshaw, worked the ball wide to Daniel James and he arrowed a powerful low drive into the net. Subs not used: Christy (GK)., Brisbane: Freke (GK), Aldred (C), Chapman, Akbari, Mileusnic, Hore, Brindell-South, Hingert, Knowles, OShea, Trewin., Jesse Marschs Leeds United side ran out winners in their first match in Australia, courtesy of two first half goals from Dan James and Joe Gelhardt in front of a superb number of Whites fans in Queensland!, A competitive match throughout in this Queensland Champions Cup clash was settled by the odd goal, in a game that saw the head coach able to get minutes into 22 of his players as they continue their pre-season preparations., Playing in their newly unveiled home kit for the first time, the Whites were on the front foot from kick-off and had the ball in the net inside the first minute. James opens the scoring! Perth Glory have continued to build ahead of the upcoming A-League season, with the recent recruitment of former player Ella Mastrantonio. 76 Bamford nods a header just wide after Gyabi played a good ball into the channel for Greenwood to pick up and cross. After a big deflection in the box, the ball fell kindly for Joe Knowles to slot home from close range and reduce the deficit.. However, Roar were almost level when they cut Leeds apart and a cut-back fell to Jay OShea, who drew a fine save from Krisoffer Klaesson. Glanced wide. Sydney FC have confirmed their newest signing, with Spaniard Diego Caballo joining the A-League club. Free kick to Leeds. Leeds' tour of Australia will continue against fellow Premier League side Aston Villa at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday, with Roar facing the Villans in Townsville the following Wednesday. 0-2 pic.twitter.com/KxJ6R2Xk75. Leeds have now spent a few days Down Under, braving the Australian winter, checking out the surf on the Gold Coast as well as hosting Q&A's and open training sessions. Keep up to date with all the build-up, minute-by-minute match coverage, post-match player ratings and reaction with the YEP's live match blog.

Then come down to the Leeds United Foundation Skills Centres!, Player Development Centres offer advanced coaching for Girls between 7-14 years old with a real technical emphasis.. Gelhardt doubles the lead! Summerville drives at defence after winning the ball back on the edge of Roars box. Let us invite you to our simply stunning Christmas setting in our award winning Centenary Pavilion. That was to be the last of the action in the first 45 minutes at the Cbus Super Stadium, with Leeds taking a one-goal advantage into the dressing room following an entertaining half. Jesse Marsch's side almost made a perfect start when new signing Brenden Aaronson netted after just 18 seconds. He was replaced by latest summer signing, Luis Sinisterra, making his first appearance for the club., Brisbane did have attacking moments of their own and with five minutes to go until the interval, they got themselves back in the match following a quick counter attack. The closest either side came was through Gelhardt, who narrowly curled wide from the edge of the box., Further changes were made, as Patrick Bamford, Crysencio Summerville and Diego Llorente were then introduced for the final 30 minutes of the match., A big chance came the way of the Roar, who were going in search of a leveller. Triallist Joe Knowles pegged one back with five minutes remaining in the first half but neither side could convert again after the break. Jack Harrison hit the post for Leeds on the half-hour mark but Brisbane's work on the counter bore in the 40th when Rahmat Akbari's shot deflected into the path of Knowles, who fired past Kristoffer Klaesson. Aimed at 5 12 year olds, the Leeds United Foundation Soccer Schools are rewarding, educational and most importantly, fun for all ages. Once again James was causing problems, as he chipped a clever ball up to the back post for Gelhardt to rise above the Brisbane defence and power home a header to make it two., 25' Goal #LUFC! Whether its a ticketing enquiry, a matchday issue or a question for the Elland Road Superstore, find the right department to get in touch with Leeds United. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, 'Quite upset' -Kalvin Phillips makes Leeds United group chat revelation after winning Manchester City award, Jesse Marsch makes two changes in predicted Leeds United line-up to face Crystal Palace, Premier League Sack Race: Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch tipped for early exit ahead of Everton and Chelsea managers, Leeds United's Premier League rivals suffer embarrassing defeat to local side on Stateside tour, Leeds United in line to receive extra 10 million in Raphinha transfer amid claims of new clause, Aldi launches new budget garden gazebo in time for heatwave - heres how to buy, Best boxed mattresses UK 2022: best mattresses in a box, from Emma, Simba, Nectar, Simba Luxe and OTTY, Where to buy Deborah James Rebellious Hope T-Shirt clothing line as campaigner dies of bowel cancer at 40, How to keep your dog cool in the heat - from cooling mats and coats, to splash pools and elevated dog beds, Best garden parasols UK 2022: garden umbrellas for blocking sun and wind, from Wayfair, Maisons Du Monde, This website and its associated newspaper are members of Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Second half Leeds side (4-2-3-1):Klaesson; Drameh, Koch, Struijk, Davis; Adams, Klich; Gyabi, Greenwood, Sinisterra; Gelhardt. Fouled. Leeds United started their Australian tour with an energetic, though at times, less-than-convincing 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar atCbus Super Stadium in Queensland. Two goals in two minutes! First half Leeds side (4-2-3-1): Klaesson; Kristensen, Koch, Struijk, Harrison; Roca, Forshaw; James, Rodrigo, Aaronson, Gelhardt. Purchase your Membership for the 2022/23 season giving you a host of benefits. With just a few days to acclimatise, Leeds face a busy schedule that seems them play Brisbane first, before matches with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace. Keep up-to-date with the latest Leeds United ticket news, from fixture announcements to date/time changes.