Saturday, July 16, 2016

Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Scores Crucial Winner for LA Galaxy vs Houston

 Steven Gerrard scores for LA Galaxy last night


Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard back from injury to score the last goal in the LA Galaxy's 4-2 defeat of the New England Revolution in the MLS their clash on Sunday.

The veteran midfielder Gerrard missed the previous team with a groin injury, but came on to replace Robbie Keane in the 60th minute before sealing the win with an injury-time strike.

Gerrard collected a pass from Mike Magee before dribbling some players Revolution and finishing with a shot wound for Galaxy extend unbeaten this season to seven games.

Keane, who also returned to the knee surgery following starting line-up, scored the second goal set by teammate Gyasi Zardes - first far post tap-in and a second in first-half injury time to send the Galaxy 3-0.

Former Tottenham playmaker Giovani Dos Santos scored the second goal with a volley Galaxy remotely. Revolution rallied after the interval to bring the score to 3-2 thanks to goals from Kelyn Rowe and Juan Agudelo before Gerrard halted their comeback.

Gerrard recently paid his own tribute to 96 Hillsbrough disaster victims by wearing a black armband to a 4-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo.

Cousin of former Liverpool captain Jon-Paul Gilhooley was the youngest victim of the tragedy that occurred 27 years ago.

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