Henry scores as NY Red Bulls draw with Galaxy

LOS ANGELES (AFP)– French star Thierry Henry scored early for New York and US striker Landon Donovan equalized for Los Angeles in a showdown of Major League Soccer conference leaders that ended in a 1-1 draw.

Saturday's matchup featured the US league's two best-known global stars, Red Bulls striker Henry and English midfielder David Beckham of the Galaxy.

Henry opened the scoring in the fourth minute but Donovan equalized for the Galaxy in the 41st minute.

Donovan nearly put Los Angeles ahead moments later after a pass from Beckham but the American's effort was cleared off the line by a New York defender.

"Got one, should have had another," Donovan said."In all, a fair result."

The Eastern Conference leader Red Bulls saw a four-match win streak snapped, moving to 4-1 with three drawn, while the Western Conference pace-setting Galaxy moved to 4-2 with four drawn.

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