MLS: New England 2, Los Angeles 1

CARSON, Calif., July 5 (UPI) -- Adam Cristman scored twice in the first half Friday and New England held on to defeat Los Angeles 2-1 in a battle of Major League Soccer conference leaders.

Cristman tallied in the 33rd and 37th minutes, running his goal total for the year to six.

David Beckham produced his fifth goal of the year in the 66th minute for the Galaxy.

New England (10-4-3) leads the Eastern Conference by seven points going into a 35-day break.

Los Angeles (6-6-3) remained just one point in front of Real Salt Lake and Houston in the Western Conference and fell to 1-5-1 against the Eastern Conference this season.

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