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CARSON, Calif. -- Laurent Courtois scored an early goal and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat El Salvadors Isidro Metapan 1-0 Wednesday night to take command of their group in the CONCACAF Champions League. Courtois scored in the sixth minute from a Jose Villarreal pass. The Galaxy (2-0-0) -- playing in a rare 4-3-3 formation, at least when on attack -- posted their second shutout in the competition to pull ahead of Costa Ricas Cartagines (1-1-1) atop Group 8. Los Angeles will reach next years quarterfinals with a draw or victory next week at Cartagines. Metapan (0-2-1), which will be home against Los Angeles on Oct. 24, was eliminated from contention. "Weve played much better this year as a team and lost games," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said. "And this competition, its about advancing, and tonight the most important aspect of this game was getting three points, and that was accomplished. So were in good position to advance -- we still have to earn a point, at least, to advance, so weve got a lot of work ahead." Arena, looking ahead to Saturdays MLS showdown with the Seattle Sounders, included only a half-dozen regular starters on his 18-man game roster, and all began the game on the bench. The Galaxy were sloppy and Metapans lack of precision up top was helpful. "Were leaving here satisfied with the result, because our players did everything they could on the field," Metapan manager Jorge Rodriguez said. "Not everybody can create chances against the Galaxy." Courtois, a 35-year-old Frenchman that Los Angeles picked up in July from cross-stadium rival Chivas USA, scored his first Galaxy goal in the sixth minute. Villarreal took a throw-in from Greg Cochrane on the left wing next to Metapans box and dropped the ball back and into the box for Courtois, who curled a shot just inside the far post. Metapan goalkeeper Henry Hernandez made leaping saves on Courtois in the 19th minute, Chandler Hoffman in the 32nd and Villarreal in the 53rd. Los Caleros had several opportunities, but Galaxy goalkeeper Brian Rowe made a diving stop on a Jose Peraza shot in the 17th minute and defender Kofi Opare halted a Nicolas Munoz breakaway just inside Los Angeles box in the 83rd. Ahmad Brooks Super Bowl Jersey . Rissmiller scored 6:54 into the period to give Lake Erie (20-22-3) a 2-1 lead. Luke Walker added an empty-net goal with 17 seconds left to play, while Mike Carman opened scoring in the first. LaMichael James Super Bowl Jersey . Johns IceCaps still had something to play for. Dylan Yeo scored the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies beat the St. www.the49ersjerseysstore.com/womens-jerry-rice-super-bowl-jersey/ . LOUIS -- David Ross never expected to be on a World Series podium. Roger Craig Super Bowl Jersey . There, Jason Kidd hit a go-ahead three-pointer in the final minute and the Mavericks stole a 112-105 decision for a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tom Rathman Super Bowl Jersey . So whats got into the Grizz left behind by Rudy Gay? They say its nothing fancy: Just hard work, determination and that signature Memphis toughness. Marc Gasol scored 21 points, Tayshaun Prince added 18 and the surging Grizzlies beat the Clippers 96-85 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Chris Wondolowski and Walter Martinez each scored and the San Jose Earthquakes beat FC Dallas 2-1 Saturday in the season finale for both teams. The Earthquakes came into the game in contention for a playoff berth, but would have needed to score 13 goals and have Colorado lose Vancouver on Sunday. Stephen Keel scored in the 90th minute for FC Dallas, which already had been eliminated from playoff contention. David Bingham made his first start of the season for the Earthquakes. San Joses victory gave the retiring Ramiro Corrales a successful send off. The last original member of the MLS from 1996, Corrales made his first start since Sept. 14 and had two chances to score in the first 11 minutes. The Earthquakes finished the season with a seven-match unbeaten streak and a 16-game unbeaten run at home. Dallas, which ended its home season with a victory its last time out, went 1-5-1 over its last seven games. Martinez came back from a missed shot in the 23th minute to give the Earthquakes a 1-0 eddge four minutes later.dddddddddddd Justin Morrow sent a forward pass along the left sideline, where Martinez collected it and kicked a low shot past Dallas goalkeeper Chris Seitz and into the right corner of the net. Wondolowski received a pass from Shea Salinas just inside the penalty box and fired a drive into the near top corner in the 57th minute. San Jose went 11-5-3 under interim coach Mark Watson, who replaced Frank Yallop midway through the season. Watson remains a leading candidate to become coach. Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman was on the sidelines for the final time after announcing earlier that he would retire following the season. He spent the past six years in the MLS. Corrales leaves as the Earthquakes leader in games played with 250. A brief, pregame ceremony was held for him and he received a standing ovation when he subbed out in the 60th minute and was carried off the field by teammates Steven Lenhart and Victory Bernandez. Peter Luccin received a yellow card in the 85th minute. ' ' '