web.mlsnet.com - 4/4/2008
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David Beckham and Landon Donovan put their stamp on the match, teaming for a pair of goals, and the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 at The Home Depot Center on MLS Primetime Thursday in renewing the California rivalry that had taken a two-year hiatus.
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Major League Soccer News 4/4/2008
The Los Angeles Galaxy rebounded well from their season opening defeat in Colorado, defeating the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 on Thursday night at The Home Depot Center behind goals from Landon Donovan and David Beckham.
