PABLO HERNANDEZ SCORED one and set up another as Leeds United kicked off their Championship campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on Sunday.
Last season’s beaten play-off semi-finalists took the lead with 26 minutes played through star man Hernandez, who turned on the edge of the box and curled the ball into the top corner.
Kiko Casilla produced a good save to keep out Josh Brownhill’s low drive late in the first half and that proved a big moment in the match as Patrick Bamford got across his man to convert Hernandez’ cross 57 minutes in.
Leeds added a third with 18 minutes to go courtesy of Jack Harrison’s close-range finish after Stuart Dallas’ shot was blocked in front of goal.
Despite Andreas Weimann pulling one back for the hosts seven minutes later with a low shot past Casilla at his near post, Leeds saw things through to make a winning start to Marcelo Bielsa’s second season in charge.
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God I want Leeds to get promoted
@Norman Cult: so do I bud so do i
@Norman Cult: At least they try and play the game and not stack players in defense
@Norman Cult: g
Leeds looked excellent today.
@irishoverseas: they were impressive but the opposition weren’t exactly of a high standard (like something from SPL). Tougher tests ahead
@Dan2078: good lad, getting in your daily snipe about Scottish football, just surprised you didn’t mention the LOI as well. Your trolling levels are dropping, even by your high standards.
@irishoverseas: bristol arent bad at all. Came close to playoffs last year
@Square Bear: all ok at home?
Great to see Paddy Bamford knocking one in. A good Irishman.