The Galaxy take a 1-0 lead home, thanks to a goal by Mike Magee. Josh Saunders was the man of the match, while a nice little fight broke out at the end of the game.
New York Red Bulls Vs. LA Galaxy, MLS Cup Playoffs 2011: LA Wins On Mike Magee Goal Before Post-Game Scuffle
ANIMATED: Rafael Marquez’s Amazing Flop
Considering the amount of diving the designated player was doing during the match (and it was pretty awful) it’s astonishing that he managed to up his game for this one. Marquez is obviously trying to get someone red carded here, although it’s not entirely clear who he wants off. Is this the worst dive the MLS playoffs have ever seen?
Read Article >New York Red Bulls Vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs: Mike Magee Scores Impressive Goal
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Read Article >New York Red Bulls Vs. Los Angeles Galaxy, 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs: Seriously, Robbie Keane Is Playing
Not that I want to get all sentimental and get into intangible things like “grit” and “heart”, but holy crap. What a tough, determined dude. And not only tough and determined, but determined to play in an important game for a team who he’s been with for a couple of months. Scoring goals makes strikers popular and well-respected, but Keane’s toughness and work rate are what made him a Tottenham and Ireland legend.
I don’t have any rooting interest in this game, but I’m happy for Robbie Keane.
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