Aston Villa vs Leeds

Aston Villa and Leeds United will continue their preseason preparations with a friendly clash in Brisbane, Australia on Sunday.

His first shot is blocked but his second forces a fine save from Olsen. First real chance of the match. 1 hour to KO: Villa have named a strong attacking lineup today with Coutinho, Bailey and Watkins all starting. Leeds United. Today's action is coming from Brisbane, Australia as both Premier League clubs look to shake off any cobwebs in preseason. Former Manchester United attacker Daniel James was at the centre of both. 49th minute: A slick Leeds attack finds James down the right flank but his ball into the box for Bamford is behind the striker. He can't work out what to do with it though and is dispossessed in the box. The rebound falls kindly back to the Brazilain but Meslier stops that too. 24th minute: Coutinho steps up for the spot-kick and it's saved! Leeds, meanwhile, will be captained by Bamford with new recruit Adams making his first start. Looks to be a nasty injury. Halftime: No goals for either side across an entertaining first 45 minutes. Not what you want to see.

Aston Villa were the better side, but in a friendly that wasn't the main story.

The match fizzled out after the Archie Gray injury, despite a couple more interesting challenges. Once the match restarted, A Leo Hjelde cross took a deflection and forced Olsen into another save. Ings had another effort from a good John McGinn free-kick - Ings was offside again but this time it wasn’t given - but he hit the side netting at the near post. 72 - Sam Greenwood coming on for Gray who is being stretchered from the pitch. Gray in tears.— Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) Leif Davis with an obvious handball from an Ings cross, and a terrible acting job to pretend it hit his face. Good football saw Leif Davis play Jack Harrison in down the left, he found Aaronson who in turn found Dan James. James’ first shot was blocked, but his second forced Robin Olsen into a good save. Aston Villa were given a second penalty shortly after the changes - this one was a penalty. Their first effort in anger came after 18 minutes when Leon Bailey had a shot blocked from the edge of the box. Leeds had their best chance of the half on 31 minutes. Robin Olsen does well to deny the Wales international.— Tribal Football (@tribalfootball) #AVFC #LUFC #QLDChampionsCup July 17, 2022 Pascal Struijk replaced Diego Llorente at left centre-back for the Whites.

Aston Villa beat Leeds United in their opening game of the Queensland Champions Cup at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. Philippe Coutinho led the Villans' charge ...

Aston Villa edged out Leeds United 1-0 in Brisbane, Australia on Sunday as part of the Queensland Champions Cup.

His first shot is blocked but his second forces a fine save from Olsen. First real chance of the match. 1 hour to KO: Villa have named a strong attacking lineup today with Coutinho, Bailey and Watkins all starting. Leeds United. Today's action is coming from Brisbane, Australia as both Premier League clubs look to shake off any cobwebs in preseason. Former Manchester United attacker Daniel James was at the centre of both. 49th minute: A slick Leeds attack finds James down the right flank but his ball into the box for Bamford is behind the striker. He can't work out what to do with it though and is dispossessed in the box. 24th minute: Coutinho steps up for the spot-kick and it's saved! The rebound falls kindly back to the Brazilain but Meslier stops that too. Leeds, meanwhile, will be captained by Bamford with new recruit Adams making his first start. Looks to be a nasty injury. Halftime: No goals for either side across an entertaining first 45 minutes. Not what you want to see.