JAKARTA, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) -- David Beckham-led Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team has arrived in Jakarta to kick off their Asia-Pacific tour, Jakarta Globe reported here on Tuesday.
As part of the tour, coach Bruce Arena's side will play against the Indonesian national team on Wednesday at Bung Karno Stadium before facing the Philippines national squad in Manila on Saturday.
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| Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham gestures during news conference in Jakarta November 28, 2011. Major League Soccer champions, LA Galaxy, will give a coaching clinic and exhibition match with Indonesia's team during its three days visit in Jakarta as part of their Asian tour. |
The U.S. team will also have a date with Australia's Melbourne Victory on Dec. 6.
Joining Beckham are his 26 teammates, including U.S. national team star Landon Donovan and Irish striker Robbie Keane.
"On behalf of the team, I would like to say that we're excited to be here and looking forward to the match. It's great experience for the club to play in a new environment as some players don't have experience of such exposure," Arena said.
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