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MLS: Los Angeles 2, D.C. United 1
WASHINGTON, Landon Donovan's successful penalty kick in the 58th minute Sunday propelled the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 win over D.C. United.
The winning goal came after United defender Julius James was called for a handball inside his own penalty area while blocking a shot by Los Angeles' Sean Franklin.
Edson Buddle's Major League Soccer-leading 11th goal had put the Galaxy up 1-0 at halftime.
Andy Najar tied the score for United in the 54th minute.
The Galaxy are leading the Western Conference and United is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
WASHINGTON, Landon Donovan's successful penalty kick in the 58th minute Sunday propelled the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 win over D.C. United.
The winning goal came after United defender Julius James was called for a handball inside his own penalty area while blocking a shot by Los Angeles' Sean Franklin.
Edson Buddle's Major League Soccer-leading 11th goal had put the Galaxy up 1-0 at halftime.
Andy Najar tied the score for United in the 54th minute.
The Galaxy are leading the Western Conference and United is at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.