Added: Jul 26, 2008
From: dinxbeau
Duration: 1:46
David Beckham LA Galaxy Goal Vs. Wellington Phoenix New ZealandThis is how you take a PENALTYBecks draws record crowd - SportalDavid Beckham came, saw action for the full 90 minutes and helped his LA Galaxy side conquer Wellington Phoenix 4-1 as Saturday night fever hit Westpac Stadium.Beckham, capped 99 times for England, had an influential match.He made two goals and scored from the penalty spot in the 77th minute as Galaxy completed its two-match tour that also included a 5-3 loss to A-League club Sydney FC on Tuesday."I was surprised. I'm not the penalty taker but (striker) Landon (Donovan) told me to have it and I was happy to," said Beckham."That's one of the biggest parts of my game, striking the ball, so I was pleased with that."The match was played before a record football crowd for any match in New Zealand of 31,853. It bettered by more than 300 the international between New Zealand and Kuwait at Auckland in 1981.It was played at a considerably lesser tempo than the A-League match between Phoenix and Adelaide United the previous night, but remained a willing contest.The home side struck first when in the seventh minute Phoenix midfielder Michael Ferrante forced Galaxy goalkeeper Joe Cannon to parry a shot away.From the resulting corner, delivered by Felipe, the ball travelled to Phoenix captain Ross Aloisi who rifled the ball into the net from close range.Beckham instigated the equaliser for Galaxy in the 17th minute when his right hand cross found Donovan inside Phoenix's penalty area. Donovan's attempted shot was blocked by goalkeeper Mark Paston but Clint Mathis was on hand to steer the ball home.Galaxy's Cannon was twice forced into action midway through the half, first to deny a goalbound shot from striker Shane Smeltz and a shot from midfielder Felipe.However, Galaxy went into halftime 2-1 ahead when Donovan shot low and hard past Paston into the goalkeeper's right corner after Edson Buddle's shot from in front of goal was only partially blocked by two Phoenix defenders.Beckham turned provider again in the 48th minute when, following a jinking midfield run, he passed wide to Donovan who crossed to Mathis at the far post. Mathis' shot across the face of the goal beyond Paston was tapped in by Carlos Pavon.Phoenix continued to press, with Royce Brownlie having the best opportunities in the 68th and 72nd minutes, but both attempts failed to trouble Cannon.Beckham had the camera flashlights going and the crowd roaring when his spot kick in the 77th minute was clinically dispatched high and to Paston's left after Phoenix defender Steven Old had earlier committed the foul.SBS The World Game 1 December 2007
Channel: Sports
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Rating: 4.62 (339 ratings) Views: 505007' favoriteCount='304 Comments: 583
ForzaAquila Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - oh and btw did you know who discovered america? lol. Marco Polo did and what nationality is he? I don't know if you americans know the answer. After seeing all those dumb american blonds and reality shows. Let's not even talk about those quiz shows.
MSsquared Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - beckham is a good player,but he is an idiot moving to galaxy
ryan1970usa Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - I know who discovered america you don't have to tell me, that doesn't mean that Italy made the US benyamin franklin and other fouding fathers did and I hope you are not trying to say that Italy spontaneously decided to send italian soldiers into Afghanistan Bush made Italy do so by pointing out that Italy is a nato member Italy and other european countries don't care about the middle east the US does and you all are obligated to listen to us
ForzaAquila Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Look without Marco Polo, Benjamin Franklin and the founding fathers would've stayed in England. And plus it's not like America is the boss of the NATO. You're making it sound like as if the Italians are being bossed around by USA. Well guess what? You're wrong. Because we can break out of this stupid NATO and not help anymore. Bush didn't order anything. There was a pact you dickhead. It says that anyone who is part of the NATO needs help the other are obliged to help. We can always break off.
ihatebeingakraut Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - marco polo discovered america???interesting to know that there were indian tribes living there already
Mitchio7 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - beckham is a shit player and so no one cares where he moves
nlr1591 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - And Your Better?
tmh07tmh Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - good pen but the crouds support is shit
MSsquared Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - wow GYNZEL i wish i was you, youre smartall these other people are dumbbut what about zidane?he was kind of stupid at his LAST GAME, he cost the world cup for France, but he is still a GREAT player
MSsquared Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - dude he's not bad but he IS overratednot my favorite
ujala123 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - beckham all teh way world class playa
gaspar30 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - hey for that kinda money, hes not that idiot lol!
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Senior610 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - y is this video rated so highly when it is just a penalty kick
Soccerhotta Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Hes a great soccer player. no one else in the world has a better foot than him. all you people who are saying bad thigs bout him are just jelious. DAVID BECKHAM ROCKS!
forfaksake Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - I have to correct u, Sneijder (holland team) can bend it better then him , and is a better player too..
tjones1418 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - beckham was unreal that game for the melbourne victoryi would say one of the best things to happen to the a-league was beckhams signing.
MSsquared Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - he had better chances with england
bebras555 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Is that penaly :D
Bubbugunush17 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - DaaamnThese commentators are killing this sport.What this ass really wanted to see was a little one on one strip tease by the man with the big famous smile.
lagat164 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - just another mystery in the world..
Ultraemodude666 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - i hope he saves america, and brings soccer into popularity like the nba
bingbongoncrack Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - 10/10 nice goal
Mitchio7 Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - Obviously
ForzaAquila Says:
Jul 26, 2008 - wtf are you talking about? are you telling me that the americans sent the italian soldiers to Afghanistan? That makes no sense wtf are you talking about? We sent soldiers because all of the countries in the UN agreed to send a certain of percentage of troops to keep peace in the Middle East. There are still italian soldiers in Afghanistan because Berlusconi doesn't want them to come back. And shut up America is powerful but it has little allies. Do you seirously want all of Europe against you?