LA Galaxy Crack Open the Red Bulls, 3-1 in Overtime

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The LA Galaxy beat the NY Red Bulls 3-1 in overtime during a U.S. Open Cup match last night at the Home Depot Center.

Landon Donovan scored on a penalty kick within the fourth minute of over time and he had an assisted goal to Santino Quaranta. Kyle Martino scored by header on a cross from Ante Jaqua. The Red Bulls new Argentine striker, Juan Pablo Angel (#9), scored on a free kick during the first 15 minutes of overtime.

The teams started out pretty even during the first half. Although the Red Bulls had more accurate shots on goal - all saved by the LAG's backup goalie, Cronin. Cronin saved the Galaxy from certain defeat last night.

PK Denied!
Watch Steve Cronin's penalty kick save.

Red Card
Cobi Jones was tripped by a Red Bulls midfielder who attempted to hold Cobi while he tried to immediately take the free kick. Cobi's legs and the ball were held by the player and in frustration, Cobi stepped on the player and received an immediate Red Card.

At the end of regulation it was tied 0 - 0 and with the crowd being pretty weak my son and I decided to sit behind the goal for the overtime period to catch all the action as follows.

The Red Bulls tripped Kyle Martino in the box in the 4th minute of overtime, allowing Landon Donovan to score the first goal by penalty kick.

Although he played terrible during the last season game against Chivas USA, Kyle Martino game into the game late and scored by header on a cross from defender Ante Jaqua.

Breakaway

Donovan had a breakaway in the final minute with a pass to Santino Quaranta who put the nail in the coffin to make it 3-1

Celebration

Santino Quaranta celebrates with the fans - on the same side my son and I had just moved to behind the goal.

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