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David Beckham Scores Directly from Corner for LA Galaxy

David Beckham has had an interesting few weeks.

Left out of Stuart Pearce's Team GB squad for the 2012 London Olympics, the former England captain played a huge role in the stunning festivities of the opening ceremony.

Speeding up the River Thames, Becks delivered the torch to Sir Steve Redgrave, and the rest is history.

On Thursday night, Beckham delivered again.

He provided two assists and a goal in the CONCACAF Champions League against an Isidro Metapan side that couldn't contain his passing brilliance.

The team from El Salvador gave it a good go, but fell 5-2 to the MLS outfit.

Just before halftime, Beckham stepped up to take a routine corner. Swinging the ball near to the front post, the closest defender and keeper were caught off guard. Eventually, the ball was fumbled in for a rather strange goal.

A tad fortuitous for the Manchester United legend, but remarkable nonetheless.

Such a strike has...

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