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2007 MLS Soccer - Los Angeles Galaxy (3-5-5) at D.C. United (8-6-3) |
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Written by SBG Global staff
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Thursday, 09 August 2007 |
SBG Global Opening Line: DC United +110, Total 2.5 Over (-125), Draw +225
D.C. United hosts the Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday night in front of a sellout crowd at RFK Stadium. The reason for the sellout was the expectation that the Galaxy would have David Beckham in the lineup. That is unlikely as Beckham is doubtful with a sore ankle. RFK Stadium is expected to be a sellout with 45,000 fans in attendance. Normal attendance for a United game is only 17,000. "I think it's always frustrating for a sportsman when you can't do what you love doing," said Beckham. "Yeah, it's very frustrating because it's an injury that has had me out for almost eight weeks. It's getting better, it's improving every day, but myself, I would want it to be a bit quicker. But obviously it's a natural thing." SBG Global reports that with the uncertainty of Beckham, the public is taking favored DC United at home.
Beckham has not played against any Major League Soccer competition since coming to the Galaxy. He played only 16 minutes on July 21 in an exhibition against English Premier League powerhouse Chelsea. "I don't know how you can wear a suit at a game a couple of days prior and be expected to (play)," said United defender Bobby Boswell. "I don't think he'll start but I don't really worry about it, we'll prepare accordingly."
"He hasn't played yet so anything could happen," said United forward Jaime Moreno, "We are concerned with L.A., not about Beckham. We know it's going to be a big crowd which will be nice and hopefully some of those people will come watch us, not just to come and watch Beckham. To have more people come to the stadium is what we need."
SBG Global Current Line: DC United -120, Total 2.5 Over (-125), Draw +225
United are coming off their best road game of the year, beating New England 3-0 at Gillette Stadium last Sunday. "I think it's only human nature to let down a little bit after a big win. This is an easy game to get motivated for, for so many reasons -- the crowd, national television, you name it -- this is going to be a great atmosphere, a great show and we are all very excited," said United midfielder Ben Olsen.
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United would probably prefer Beckham does not play, "If he does get in we will do our best to do what we always do," said Boswell. "We don't want to let him serve the ball, we don't want to give up free kicks anywhere. I'm more worried about going against Gordon and Pavon." Beckham has played against United in the past. Last year he was part of the Real Madrid team that played United to a 1-1 tie in front of more than 68,000 fans in Seattle. "He hits a killer ball and he'll pick your defense apart if you give him time," added Boswell. "There is going to be a lot more people here than are normally here that want to see him play and be excited every time he touches the ball.
"But I think with the way our fans are, and the way the stadium gets electric, when they go crazy, that will only help us. They are on the road, they're in our house and are going to have deal with what we are bringing," Boswell continued. "We take the game to teams in here and when our game is on and our fans are into it, you add 40,000 fans to that noise, it's going to be a little more intense."
"Real Madrid is such an amazing team, I don't know if I looked at him twice," said Olsen. "The Real Madrid game was just amazing and it was a treat to play against all of those guys. The way we went about the game was great as well. He does what he does: he's a great passer, he's deadly on free kicks and set pieces and we'll have to watch out for that if he does play."
In their last eight games at home D.C. United has five wins, one loss and two ties. The Galaxy has not played well of late on the road going winless in their last five games with two losses and three ties.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 August 2007 )
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