Reserves: FCD 2, LA 0

Los Angeles Galaxy Media Relations
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy Reserves lost 2-0 to FC Dallas Sunday afternoon at The Home Depot Center. Second half goals from Jamie Watson and Domnic Oduro gave Dallas the win, which improves their record to 4-5-3 at the end of the 2008 MLS Reserve Division. With the loss, the Galaxy finish the year with a 1-8-3 record in Reserve Division play.

Following a quiet opening 45 minutes, the Galaxy had some opportunities to score in the second half, especially early on. In the 47th minute, midfielder Ely Allen beat Dallas goalkeeper Ray Burse, but the goal was waved off due to offside. Tristan Bowen followed that up with a great individual effort 10 minutes later, beating a pair of defender before sending Israel Sesay in alone on goal. Sesay, however, pushed the shot wide and the game remained scoreless.

Just before the hour mark the Galaxy went close again when second-half substitute Mike Muñoz took a shot from outside the 18-yard box that Burse was able to punch clear. On the ensuing corner kick, Allen's service found Eduardo Dominguez in the center of the box, but the Argentine defender's header flashed just wide of the post.

Just minutes later, the Galaxy's missed opportunities came back to haunt them as FC Dallas went in front against the run of play. In the 62nd minute, Eric Avila played a pass through for Jaime Watson who was able to slot his shot past Galaxy goalkeeper Steve Cronin from about 10 yards out, giving his team a 1-0 advantage.

Oduro then doubled Dallas' lead in the 79th minute, getting on the end of a Spencer Wadsworth cross and finishing from the center of the box, who beat Cronin to give the game a final 2-0 scoreline.

Scoring Summary:

FCD - Jamie Watson (Eric Avila) 62'
FCD - Domnic Oduro 79'

Misconduct Summary:

FCD - Anthony Wallace 37'

Lineups:
LA Galaxy Reserves - Steve Cronin, Ante Jazic (Leonard Griffin 46'), Troy Roberts, Eduardo Dominguez (Raul Palomares 86'), Vardan Adzemian, Alvaro Pires (Mike Muñoz 46'), Josh Tudela, Brandon McDonald (Jeremy Barlow 75'), Ely Allen (Michael Gavin 63'), Tristan Bowen, Israel Sesay.

Subs not used: Josh Saunders

FC Dallas Reserves - Josh Lambo (Ray Burse 46'), Mike Dello-Russo, Andrew Daniels, Pablo Richetti, Anthony Wallace, Eric Avila, Chase Wileman (Mike Sambursky 46'), Andre Rocha, Dax McCarty, Jamie Watson (Kevin Friedlan 77'), Dominic Oduro.

Subs not used: Aaron Pitchkolan


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