Western Sydney Wanderers 1 Leeds United 2 - player ratings, talking points and standout moments

Leeds United secured a 2-1 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday evening at the Bankwest stadium - but what were the key things to pick out?

Here, we rate a few performances, pick out some standout moments and take a look at the key talking points as pre-season rumbles on.

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After a week-long trip to Australia the Whites brought the curtain up on the Bankwest stadium and the curtain down on their stay Down Under. Another strong line-up was chosen with just one change in Adam Forshaw.placeholder image
After a week-long trip to Australia the Whites brought the curtain up on the Bankwest stadium and the curtain down on their stay Down Under. Another strong line-up was chosen with just one change in Adam Forshaw.
Mateusz Bogusz - 7/10. The youngster bagged a stunning goal as he showed the first glimpses of what he can do. His play in and around the box caused major problems. Almost bagged an assist for Roofe who crashed the post.placeholder image
Mateusz Bogusz - 7/10. The youngster bagged a stunning goal as he showed the first glimpses of what he can do. His play in and around the box caused major problems. Almost bagged an assist for Roofe who crashed the post.
It had to be... and what a strike it was. Harrison provided the ball in but Bogusz's first time curling effort was emphatic as it crashed against the underside of the bar and in. What a goal, what a moment, what an introduction.placeholder image
It had to be... and what a strike it was. Harrison provided the ball in but Bogusz's first time curling effort was emphatic as it crashed against the underside of the bar and in. What a goal, what a moment, what an introduction.
New season, same problems? Finishing was again an issue as United were made to pay in the second half. Bamford and Roofe in particular missed big chances - a slight cause for concern despite the good run out.placeholder image
New season, same problems? Finishing was again an issue as United were made to pay in the second half. Bamford and Roofe in particular missed big chances - a slight cause for concern despite the good run out.
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