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Leeds 0-1 Aston Villa: Danny Ings' penalty settles full-blooded all-Premier League showdown in Brisbane, as Steven Gerrard's side win again in pre-season despite Philippe Coutinho also missing a spot-kick

Aston Villa kept up their unbeaten start to their pre-season campaign after beating fellow Premier League Leeds in a fiery spectacle in Brisbane.

Danny Ings netted from the penalty spot shortly after the hour mark to settle the full-blooded contest, which saw a number of grizzly tackles force stoppages.

The margin of victory for Steven Gerrard's side could perhaps have been larger, given they missed several chances to increase their lead in the heat.

Danny Ings netted from the penalty spot as Aston Villa beat Leeds in a feisty pre-season clash
Ings coolly slotted in from 12 yards in the second half, helping Villa earn the victory in Australia

It was Leeds who started the brighter, however, after Jack Harrison set off on a weaving run towards the box and pulled the trigger, only to send his shot wide.