LOS ANGELES: Former England captain David Beckham returned to action for the first time in seven weeks as his LA Galaxy were held to a 1-1 draw by New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer on Thursday.
Beckham came on as a 68th minute substitute, making his first appearance since suffering a knee injury on Aug 29.
The draw leaves Galaxy needing to win their final regular season game – away to the Chicago Fire tomorrow –– to have any chance of making the playoffs.
The Galaxy took the lead in the 15th minute when Troy Roberts headed in a Landon Donovan cross at the back post.
New York, already assured a playoff spot, drew level within a minute though as Jozy Altidore thundered home a header after a superb cross from Dave van den Bergh.
Beckham, who is not yet fully fit, received a warm welcome from the home supporters when he entered after the break but the former England captain made little impact on the game. – Reuters
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