LEE Bradbury saw red as Cherries gave League One big guns Leeds United a fright at Dean Court.

Bradbury was sent off for allegedly elbowing Leeds defender Matt Heath in an off-the-ball incident in the 63rd minute.

But his dismissal failed to take the gloss off an impressive display from Cherries on a night of high drama in front of a sell-out crowd.

Former Cherries striker Tresor Kandol gave Leeds a third-minute lead before Bond's troops staged a superb first-half comeback.

And Jem Karacan's spectacular thunderbolt put them on level terms towards the end of an entertaining opening period.

But despite dominating for long periods, Cherries were rocked when Seb Carole's 54th-minute effort put them on the back foot.

Although Bradbury's demise left them facing an uphill battle in the second half, Kandol's late header flattered the visitors.

Cherries handed a debut to new signing Scott Golbourne, whose arrival on a month's loan from Reading was confirmed just hours before kick-off.

The 18-year-old left-back, who was drafted in for Jason Pearce, joined Royals team-mates Jem Karacan, Alex Pearce and James Henry in the Cherries starting line-up.

And the inclusion of Saints' midfielder Adam Lallana on the bench ensured Cherries used the maximum quota of five loan players in their 16-man squad.

Leeds were unchanged following their 3-1 defeat at Carlisle on Saturday, the Yorkshire outfit's first league reverse of the season.

Cherries made a disastrous start after kick-off had been delayed by 15 minutes as the visitors took the lead from their first attack.

Andy Hughes's sweeping pass found Kandol in space on the left and, after getting the better of Josh Gowling, the striker hared into the 18-yard box.

And although Cherries goalkeeper Neil Moss got down smartly to save his first effort, Kandol followed up to score after the ball had squirmed free.

As Leeds continued to break with pace, Kandol again went close when he rose to meet Frazer Richardson's, but his header failed to trouble Moss and drifted wide.

Darren Anderton was the architect of Cherries' first opportunity after 20 minutes, his pass finding Jo Kuffour. But after turning inside and taking a touch, Kuffour's deft shot from 16 yards bounced the wrong side of the upright.

Jermaine Beckford then blazed high and wide from close range after Kandol had flicked Casper Ankergren mule-like clearance into his path.

Cherries had a loud shout for a penalty turned down by referee Steve Bennett after Richardson had upended Kuffour just a hair's breadth from the 18-yard box.

And the visitors escaped further when the resultant free kick, taken by Anderton, flew straight into the hands of Ankergren.

As Cherries began to assert, Ankergren was forced to scramble across his line to push Kuffour's thunderous 30-yard drive past the post after 35 minutes.

Leeds had another let-off after Danny Hollands's clever reverse pass had split the visitors defence and sent Kuffour scampering clear.

But despite rounding Ankergren, Kuffour was forced wide and his cross from a tight angle, intended for James Henry. was intercepted by Matt Heath.

However, there was no respite for Leeds and Cherries were rewarded for their first-half purple patch when they levelled through Karacan after 37 minutes.

Teed up by Kuffour, the teenage midfielder let fly with an unstoppable right-foot shot from 30 yards, which left Ankergren clutching nothing but fresh air.

The youngster's maiden strike, which almost raised the roof and nearly broke the net, deservedly saw Bond's charges restore parity following a superb fight-back.

His venomous drive also conjured memories of the type of goals scored by Leeds legend Peter Lorimer, who was in the press box working for Yorkshire Radio.

It could have been even better for Cherries had Jamie Clapham not cleared Gowling's header off the line after the defender had arrived to meet Henry's corner.

Gowling's crucial header into Moss's arms denied Beckford the chance to take aim as an absorbing opening period drew to a close.

A spell of Leeds pressure at the start of the second half came to nothing before Alex Pearce failed to connect with the ball after Henry's corner had been flicked on by Hollands.

Carole restored Leeds' lead nine minutes after the break when he finished with aplomb with a delicate right-foot shot after trading passes with Beckford.

As Cherries looked for an immediate response, Anderton's volley was saved by Ankergren before referee Bennett waved away a strong penalty appeal for handball against Heath.

Bennett's eyesight improved dramatically after 63 minutes, the official showing Bradbury a straight red card for allegedly elbowing Heath in an off-the-ball incident.

Sam Vokes, who came off the bench in the 68th minute, headed wide from Telfer's cross as Cherries went in search of a second equaliser.

But they were eventually killed off four minutes from time when Kandol's stooping header from Richardson's cross ensured the points would return to Yorkshire.