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Posted on: Saturday, August 8, 2009

Soccer: Donovan scores, Beckham celebrates win over Revs


Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Landon Donovan scored, then jumped into David Beckham's arms, and the Los Angeles Galaxy celebrated their fifth win in six games, 2-1 over the New England Revolution on Saturday night.

The display of togetherness came barely two months after Donovan criticized Beckham's leadership and commitment in a book about Beckham's stint with the Galaxy.

Donovan scored in the 21st minute, when Alan Gordon's shot ricocheted off Revolution defender Darius Barnes. Donovan volleyed a shot from about 20 yards on the right that curled just inside the post on the far side and past goalkeeper Matt Reis.

Jovan Kirovski's goal made it 2-0 in the 52nd minute, and Steve Ralston scored for the Revolution on a penalty kick in the 83rd.