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CARSON, Calif. -- Rookie Gyasi Zardes scored just before halftime, and the Los Angeles Galaxy snapped a three-game winless streak with a 1-0 victory Sunday night over "SuperClasico" archrival Chivas USA. Zardes nodded home Landon Donovans free kick as the Galaxy (7-6-3) climbed to fourth place in the Western Conference, seven points off the lead. Chivas (3-10-2), the home team at the StubHub Center, tied a club record with its seventh successive loss and its seventh shutout defeat in a 10-game skid dating to the end of March. "It was typical of these (rivalry) games," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said. "I thought we were in position to get a second goal and didnt, let Chivas hang around, and they never quit. They played a good game. They played hard for 90 minutes. Give them credit." Robbie Rogers appeared to score for the Galaxy, slipping a pass from Donovan past keeper Dan Kennedy, but referee Hilario Grajeda ruled Robbie Keane interfered with the play. Keane, in an offside position between Rogers and the goal, screened Kennedy. Zardes nearly connected two minutes later, but Kennedy dived to knock the shot off the right post. Zardes hit the net in the 44th minute, his glancing header from Donovans delivery caroming in off the left post. "He has a way to go, but hes an athletic kid, a pretty good understanding of the game," Arena said. "He had a bunch of opportunities tonight. Can do a little bit better in front of the goal, but having said that, it was a great goal he scored, his header." Chivas was limited to just six shots and just one on frame, a Jose Manuel Rivera volley that forced a reaction save from Galaxy goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini in the 20th minute. The Goats got to Los Angeles box a few times in the second half, but were unable to make anything of their opportunities. "For me, there were two stages," said new Chivas coach Jose Luis Real, who debuted in Wednesday nights loss at Vancouver. 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Ahead of a crucial fortnight that will see them play against Napoli in the Champions League, Manchester City and Chelsea, Arsenal leads by five points ahead of Liverpool and Chelsea. Dustin Byfuglien Jersey . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. LILLE, France -- Belgium knew that replacing two seasoned defenders was never going to be easy in its European Championship quarterfinal against Wales.However, it turned out to be impossible on Friday.In a game that highlighted its defensive problems, Belgium lost 3-1, and thus the chance to reach its first semifinal of a major competition since the 1986 World Cup.Coach Marc Wilmots went into Euro 2016 without injured regulars Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Lombaerts. For the Wales game, he also had to do without Thomas Vermaelen, who was suspended for a second booking.And as if things couldnt get any worse, Wilmots then had to strike a fourth experienced defender off his list when Jan Vertonghen tore his ligaments in the final training session the day before the game.Their replacements? Jason Denayer and Jordan Lukaku, both 21, and earning only their eighth and fifth caps, respectively.You cant really replace experience. I am in charge of that and we cant blame the young players, Wilmots said. You need a well-oiled machine to win. We made mistakes we shouldnt have made.Belgium certainly made mistakes. After a strong opening 20 minutes and a deserved lead thanks to Radja Nainggolans 25-meter strike, the midfield started to pull back and the pressure on the young defense became visibly more intense.Belgiums left wing was especially vulnerable, with Lukaku regularly gesturing and waving his arms, looking unsure as to where to stand or who to mark.Lukaku tried to play more forward in the second half but failed to make an impact. He was released from his suffering after 75 minutes, replaced by Dries Mertens, as Wilmots sacrificed a defender for a midfielder in Belgiums push for an equalizer.Wales led 2-1 at the time, with both goals having exposed Belgiums defensive weaknesses.Wales captain Ashley Williams was hardly hindered by Lukaku when he headedd in for the equalizer from a corner taken by Aaron Ramsey.dddddddddddd.And in the second half, striker Hal Robson-Kanu picked up a cross by Ramsey from the right wing with his back to the goal, evaded three defenders with a clever move, and beat Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois with a shot to put Wales ahead.The gamble on swapping Lukaku for Mertens then backfired, as a large gap opened up on Belgiums left wing. Chris Gunter surged into that space and delivered the cross for Wales third goal, a header by substitute Sam Vokes. Denayer misjudged the cross while Toby Alderweireld lost the duel in the air with Vokes.Center back Thomas Meunier acknowledged we were just not good enough tonight.Apart from the defensive errors, Belgium also paid for a lack of cutting edge up front. Meunier provided a perfect cross early in the second half for Romelu Lukaku, Jordans older brother, but the striker headed wide -- having also squandered a clear chance in the first half.We were not efficient enough to kill the game off, Meunier said. We thought it would be a 50-50 game. There was only one way -- win or lose. And we lost.Midfielder Axel Witsel said he always knew it would be a tough task to replace Vermaelen and Vertonghen.They are two very important players, Witsel said. We had no other option than to do as well as we can.Wilmots said he took full responsibility for fielding young, inexperienced players.And he brushed aside the consequences the defeat for him personally, highlighting the challenges he faced at the back.I take no decisions when the adrenaline is still flowing. At this moment, I dont think about quitting, Wilmots said. That was the best we had at this moment in time. You cant come up with a new defense in one day. Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Nike NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys Store Wholesale Jerseys China Jerseys NFL China ' ' '
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