Double Trouble

The Galaxy were in action this past Sunday, finally back at home at the good ol' HDC after a a short roadtrip. And what's more, they found themselves welcoming 1st place FC Dallas. Needless to say, it was looking a little daunting going in. Hot off the heels of last weeks 1-0 loss against Colorado, I was being cautiously optimistic about this match. Due to financial restraints, we weren't able to attend the match in person, and boy did we miss one hell of a game. The majority of the action took place within the first half, with the Galaxy firing on all cylinders. They had a couple of threatening plays come their way at the hands (or feet as the case may be), of former Galaxian Carlos Ruiz, but Hartman was in fine form within the poles. But the true highlights of this confrontation were definitely the goals. The first came from Landon Donovan who, off a long pass from Troy Roberts, managed to narrowly beat out Greg Vanney, and just lightly lop the ball over the head of the WAY out of net Dallas goalkeeper. Next, Washington import Santino Quaranta sought to prove that he is more than just a one-goal pony, as he nailed a 35-yarder straight into the heart of both the Dallas fans and the net. After the first half, the Galaxy were up 2-0, and that would be all the rest of the match would ever see. The Galaxy win on their first match home, and all the attending fans got were 2 goals and a Landon Donovan action (or should I say IN-action figure, according to my friend who was in attendance) figure. Next up, the Galaxy welcome the Colorado Rapids tomorrow to the good ol' HDC as they continue their pursuit of a second Open Cup championship. Can we repeat? We're sure as hell going to try!! Good Luck Guys!