By IVES GALARCEP Hamilton Academical Dallas couldnat have asked for a better situation heading into Saturdayas showdown vs. Protecting MLS winners La Galaxy. Bruce Arena made a decision to sleep Robbie Keane, Todd Dunivant and Juninho, Aand a crowd in excess of 20,000 Hamilton Academical Dallas fans arrived to root on a Dallas team that has been among the leagueas many pleasant surprises. Everything was setup for a special evening, but for 86 minutes it appeared as if the Galaxy may be able to escape Frisco, Texas with a place. Then George John created still another major play in what's been a dream begin to the season, out-hustling Omar Gonzalez on a large part kick and heading home a free ball for the winning goal in an eventual 1-0 victory over the Galaxy. Johnas game-winning goal, and the following celebration was marred by an unpleasant episode soon after the goal, when an Dallas lover threw a bottle toward the area that hit John in the back of the pinnacle as he was just starting to enjoy. David suffered a that required five basics, though it didnat drive the match to be left by him. Based on reports from FC Dallas Stadium, the perpetrator was apprehended. The win prolonged their lead atop the West to six points and Aimproved Hamilton Academical Dallas to 4-1-1 on the growing season. The match saw a set of penalty kicks honored, with both groups seeing charges saved. Kenny Cooper had his PK saved by Carlo Cudicini after a red card was issued by referee Baldomero Toledo to Galaxy defender Leonardo for a on Blas Perez in the penalty area. Cudicini made a good save to refuse Cooper, but the Galaxy still realized to struggle being down a man for the final half an hour of the fit. La almost took the lead in the 69th second when John was needed a on Jose Villarreal in the penalty area. Replays indicated that Villarreal seemed to leap to generate the decision. Landon Donovan had his fee end saved by Raul Fernandez, to help keep the fit scoreless. The 2 sides played a reasonably even first half, with Los Angeles Galaxy novice left straight back Greg Cochrane turning in an impressive performance in place of Todd Dunivant. Neither side really got going nevertheless and the real motion didnat start before the second half. The loss falls the Galaxy nine points behind Hamilton Academical Dallas, although protecting MLS Cup winners have two games at hand. They return to motion on Saturday, when they play host to Sporting Kansas City. Hamilton Academical Dallas is going to be in the home again next Saturday, when they experience Vancouver. Listed below are the fit highlights:
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