Beckham down under

David Beckham enjoys a traditional Maori greeting as he arrives in Wellington, New Zealand, with the LA Galaxy

Beckham receives a Maori greenstone necklace from Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast as LA coach Ruud Gullit (centre) looks on

The locals make it clear who they have come to see - and it's not Landon Donovan

The pleasantries are over and Beckham is fired up as the Galaxy take on Wellington Phoenix at the Westpac Stadium

Beckham has an influential match, creating two goals and scoring from the penalty spot in the 77th minute

Beckham gives the crowd - a record for a football match in New Zealand at 31,853 - the obligatory shirt-free farewell

The tour opens on Tuesday, with Beckham and the LA Galaxy taking on Sydney FC

Beckham proves a huge draw in Sydney, with more than 80,000 turning out to watch the match at the Telstra Stadium

The former England captain is all smiles ahead of the game, which is Ruud Gullit's first as coach of the American side

Beckham is not so happy after 27 minutes when a tackle from Brendon Santalab leaves him clutching his left ankle

But Beckham manages to continue playing despite his injury and scores a trademark free-kick just before half-time

Beckham celebrates scoring his goal, although his team already trail 3-0 when he strikes

Sydney FC end the game as 5-3 winners but the evening is all about Beckham, who bids farewell to the crowd

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