LEEDS came from behind to beat Portuguese outfit Pacos Ferreira 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.
The Premier League newbies were in need of inspiration having lost 3-0 against Stoke in their previous outing.
Pablo Hernandez celebrates Leeds scoring Credit: www.leedsunited.com
Barry Dougla’ free-kick was met by defender Pascal StruijkCredit: www.leedsunited.com
They play Liverpool in their first top flight game in 16 years next weekend.
And their preparation for the league opener almost took another disastrous turn as they went 1-0 down just after the half hour mark.
The misery soon turned into delight, however, after the Whites equalised five minutes from half-time.
A Barry Douglas free-kick was met by defender Pascal Struijk, who headed home against the side who finished 13th in Portugal’s top-flight last season.
After mounting pressure ten minutes into the second 45, Leeds were again rewarded as Pablo Hernandez put them 2-1 up.
Striker Patrick Bamford provided the assist as his cut back was fired home.
And former Chelsea forward Bamford was involved in the game’s third and final goal as he assisted Helder Costa.
Costa’s finish into the bottom corner on 74 minutes wrapped up a bright win for Marcelo Bielsa’s men.
The Argentine manager prepares for life in the Premier League having already signed Valencia striker Rodrigo and Freiburg defender Robin Koch.
They missed out on re-singing last season’s loanee Ben White – who Brighton plan to use throughout the upcoming campaign.
But Arsenal keeper Emi Martinez and Barcelona’s midfielder Rafinha are among other targets linked with a move to Elland Road.
Leeds prepare to play in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years Credit: www.leedsunited.com
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
