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Ema Boateng debuts for LA Galaxy in friendly against Mexican side Tijuana

By ghanasoccernet.com
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FEB 11, 2016 LISTEN
Ema Boateng

Ghanaian winger Emmanuel Boateng debuted for LA Galaxy on Tuesday night in the pre-season friendly against Mexican side Tijuana.

Boateng was handed a starting role and last 72 minutes before being replaced by Jose Villarreal.

He played alongside fellow debutant Ashley Cole and Steven Gerrard.

Boateng's performance drew praises from La Galaxy coach Bruce Arena.

"Obviously speed is a factor,' Arena said. "I think his work rate was good tonight. He's doing a good job defensively, which has been a little bit of a shift for him. I think he's done well."

The former Right to Dream Academy trainee joined the Major League Soccer side from Swedish top-flight side Helsingborg.

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