Beckham's Galaxy lose in pre-season tournament

(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-02-21 16:15

David Beckham of L.A. Galaxy takes off his shirt after their Pan-Pacific Soccer Championship match against Gamba Osaka at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii February 20, 2008. Galaxy suffered a 1-0 lost. [Agencies]

David Beckham's first pre-season game of 2008 ended in disappointment with his Los Angeles Galaxy side losing 1-0 to Japan's Gamba Osaka in the first Pan Pacific Championship semi-final.

The English midfielder played the entire game at Aloha Stadium but was unable to prevent his team losing to their J-League opponents. He was involved in an angry exchange with Brazilian Lucas after a heavy collision in the second half.

Brazilian striker Bare scored the winning goal in the third minute.

Galaxy will face the loser of Wednesday's second semi-final between Houston Dynamo and Sydney FC in the third-place playoff on Saturday.

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