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Beckham Scores!

Posted Aug 16, 07 3:59 AM CDT in Sports,  Gossip,  US    Editor's Choice

(Newser) – Multi-millionaire soccer superstar David Beckham scored his first goal on this side of the pond last night, hammering home a free kick in the 27th minute of the Los Angeles Galaxy's 2-0 win over D.C. United. The giant hoopla that accompanied Becks' arrival in California with his ex-Spice Girls wife, Victoria, had deflated in recent weeks as he cooled his heels on the sidelines with an injured ankle.

The Brit kicker yesterday also booked his first assist on a second goal, a Landon Donovan breakaway, and earned his first US yellow card.  The newly appointed captain played 63 minutes of the game, which drew a crowd of over 17,000. Becks' team next plays Mexican club team Pachuca, shooting for a $1 million purse in the SuperLiga final.

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Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham, center, celebrates his first MLS goal Abel Xavier, right, and Kevin Harmse after scoring on a free kick against D.C. United during the SuperLiga semifinal soccer game...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham waves at his family as he walks off the field at halftime against D.C. United during the SuperLiga semifinal soccer game at the Home Depot Center, Wednesday, Aug. 15,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angels Galaxy's David Beckham, front, heads the ball away from DC United's Luciano Emilio in the first half of their soccer match in Carson, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)   (Associated Press)
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