August 30, 2008 Revolution and Galaxy tie 2-2

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Landon Donovan scored a pair of goals for the Los Angeles Galaxy, but Shalrie Joseph's first goal of the season helped the New England Revolution salvage a 2-2 tie Saturday night.

Joseph's goal in the 71st minute helped New England (11-6-5) extend the Galaxy's winless streak to 10 (0-5-5). The Revolution are unbeaten in their last nine matches (7-0-2) against Los Angeles, which brought David Beckham to New England for the first time.

Joseph, New England's all-star midfielder, took a pass from Michael Parkhurst and beat defenders Eddie Lewis and Sean Franklin before unleashing a low drive past Galaxy reserve goalie Josh Wicks.

Taylor Twellman gave New England a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute with his fifth goal in just eight matches this season.

Revolution midfielder Khano Smith curled a left-footed drive from the left wing into the penalty box area, where Twellman beat Los Angeles defender Troy Roberts for space and then got his head onto the ball while crashing into Galaxy keeper Steve Cronin.

The Galaxy (6-9-7) equalized 12 minutes later on the 15th goal of the season for Donovan, who converted a cross from Peter Vagenas while beating New England defenders Gabriel Badilla and Parkhurst for open territory.

Donovan made a similar move for his MLS-best 16th goal to put the Galaxy ahead in the 55th minute. He sped past Parkhurst and Badilla, taking a through ball from Lewis and beating New England goalie Matt Reis.

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England was without play-making midfielder and leading scorer Steve Ralston, who is sidelined with back spasms.

The Revolution, utilizing a four-man defensive backline instead of its customary three-man unit, was also without strikers Adam Cristman (turf toe) and Kheli Dube (adductor strain).

Beckham, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder, was held scoreless. He entered the game with five goals and eight assists for Los Angeles.

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