Galaxy get off to winning start at Seattle
Reuters - Wednesday 16 March 2011, 04:12
SEATTLE - The L.A. Galaxy got off to a
winning start to the new MLS season with a 1-0 victory at the
Seattle Sounders in the North American league's opening game on
Tuesday.
A long range strike from Brazilian midfielder Juninho in the
58th minute was all that seperated the two teams on a rainy
night at Qwest Field.
The Sounders, who released Swiss striker Blaise Nkufo just
hours before kickoff, created plenty of chances after falling
behind but lacked a killer touch in front of goal.
Galaxy's former England midfielder David Beckham played the
full 90 minutes on the wet artificial surface in front of a
36,000 crowd.