Keane back with a bang as Galaxy send Revolution reeling


May 8, 2016; Carson, CA, USA; LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) celebrates after scoring his second goal of the game against the New England Revolution during the first half at StubHub Center. Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Robbie Keane was firing on all cylinders on his return from knee surgery on Sunday, the Irish international scoring twice to help lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 4-2 victory over New England Revolution in their Major League Soccer showdown.

Two months after undergoing a right knee procedure, the 35-year-old Keane combined well with team mate Gyasi Zardes (two assists) to give the Galaxy plenty of optimism moving forward.

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