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Beckham returns to Galaxy in losing effort

(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-03-04 09:00

Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham gives thumbs-up to the crowd after assisting on a goal on the first half during a friendly game against Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente of Mexico's Liga de Ascenso in San Diego, California March 2, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

SAN DIEGO - David Beckham gave Los Angeles Galaxy fans plenty of reason to cheer in his return match Wednesday, despite Mexico's Club Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente defeating the Major League Soccer team 4-3 in a shootout.

Gilberto Mora opened the scoring for Xoloitzcuintles in the friendly at Torero Stadium, before Beckham fired in a corner that was redirected past keeper Zemeno in the 41st minute to level the scores.

Landon Donovan gave Los Angeles a 2-1 lead in the 75th when he converted a pass from Chris Burchall.

The Mexican club rallied in the 82nd minute when Miguel Lopez scored a penalty.