Keane scored in the 21st minute of play and helped the Galaxy beat rival Earthquakes in a 2-0 win, including making his trademark cartwheel-somersault after scoring his first goal. Certainly, Keane has already made his new home in LA a welcome one.
"It couldn't have gone, obviously, better for me," Keane said to Greg Beachem, AP Sports Writer. "It's great to score a goal, but the most important thing is the three points. ... When you come to a new team, it's always good to get the first goal. When you go a few games without a goal, it starts to play on your mind."
The 10th league goal scorer in Premier League history has fit in comfortably alongside Landon Donovan and David Beckham on the MLS' top team.
Keane is one of the players that I think has the ability to drive the ball to the net and create chances that many other players who rather defer to the other players. I saw him last night and his skill was basically off the charts. He created diversions whenever the San Jose defense was getting to him and it paid off with his first goal with the Galaxy as well as help create a 2-0 win in their favor.
With that win, LA moves six points clear of Seattle after Seattle won a 1-0 game against FC Dallas. Look for Keane to really make the impact for this team as they head down the stretch. Colorado, Vancouver, Real Salt Lake, and Chivas USA are coming and if the Galaxy want to stay far ahead of Seattle, they'll need guys like Keane to really step up. So far, Robbie Keane has made his mark.
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