Robbie Keane opens LA Galaxy account
Posted Monday, August 22, 2011 by The Sun
ROBBIE KEANE netted on his debut as LA Galaxy defeated San Jose Earthquakes 2-0.
Keane, who joined the MLS club from Tottenham for £3.5million, latched on to a David Beckham free-kick and rounded visiting keeper Jon Busch before celebrating with his trademark cartwheel.
The delighted Irishman said: "It couldn't have gone better for me.
"When you come to a new team, it's always good to get the first goal.
"When you go a few games without a goal, it starts to play on your mind."
Keane, 31, was substituted after 72 minutes and received a standing ovation from the 27,000 crowd at the Home Depot Center.
His replacement Mike Magee bagged Galaxy's second goal as Bruce Arena's men stretched their lead at the top of the Western Conference to six points.
Galaxy stalwart Becks was impressed with the immediate impact made by new team-mate Keane.
And the midfielder revealed it was a pleasure to play in the same team as a striker with a true predator's intinct.
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