David Beckham led the LA Galaxy to victory over the champions CD Alajuelense, in the CONCACAF Champions League. With goals from Omar Gonzalez and Chad Barrett, Thursday evening at the Home Depot center.

LA Galaxy controlled much of the first half and went ahead on a set play. Beckham delivered one of his patented corner kicks on to the head of central defender Gonzalez, who made no mistake from point blank range.

The Galaxy continued to press forward with the Costs Ricans defending stoutly. Robbie Keene the newest edition to the Los Angeles attack had a tough time losing his markers as Alajuelense had obviously put him down as the player to stop.

Unfortunately they forgot about Beckham who in the 77^th minute started the move that would close the door on the visitor’s chances of leaving California with any of the points.

Beckham found Sean Franklin streaking down the right flank and his cross was deposited into the back of the net by Barrett giving LA a comfortable 2-0 lead.

The Galaxy next travel to Mexico to face Morelia, who won their first CCL game versus Motagua of Honduras, on September 13.

Scoring Summary:
LA – Omar Gonzalez 1 (David Beckham 2) 38’
LA – Chad Barrett 1 (Sean Franklin 1) 77’

Misconduct Summary:
LA – David Beckham (Yellow Card) 31’
LDA – Jhonny Acosta (Yellow Card) 60’
LA – Landon Donovan (Yellow Card) 68’
LA – Mike Magee (Yellow Card) 77’
LA – Juninho (Red Card) 88’

Lineups:

LA Galaxy: Josh Saunders; A.J. DeLaGarza, Omar Gonzalez, Gregg Berhalter (Sean Franklin 27’), Todd Dunivant; Landon Donovan©, David Beckham, Juninho, Mike Magee; Adam Cristman (Chad Barrett 71’), Robbie Keane (Chris Birchall 91+).
Subs Not Used: Brian Perk, Frankie Hejduk, Michael Stephens, Miguel Lopez.

LD Alajuelense: Ivan Garcia; Jose Salvatierra, Giancarlo Gonzalez, Jhonny Acosta, Cristopher Meneses; Kevin Sancho (Cristian Oviedo 84’), Marcelo Sarvas, Juan Guzman (Cristian Lagos 83’), Allen Guevara, Pablo Gabas©; Alejandro Alpizar (Carlos Clark 75’).
Subs Not Used: Esteban Carrillo, Elias Palma, Jorge Davis, Minor Diaz.

Referee: Marco Rodriguez (MEX)
 

Referee’s Assistants: Jose Luis Camargo (MEX) and Alberto Morin (MEX)


4th Official: Mauricio Morales

 

Next Mtach: CCL's match, the Galaxy will take on Mexican side Morelia on September. 13.

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Tony Bruce is a well known and admired soccer coach who has be involved in soccer for more than 40 years.  As a Youth, Tony Bruce played soccer in Scotland and in England for Leeds United, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers.   As an adult, Bruce played for Los Angeles Aztecs, San Diego Jaws and in the NASL for California Sunshine.  In the ASL, Bruce played soccer for 14 years in the Greater Los Angeles professional league for San Pedro Yugoslavs, Montebello Armenians, San Pedro Croatia, L.A. Gauchos, So. Bay United, Maccabee.