11.   Despite being two goals down Korea posed serious problems for the German defence.

12.   The moment the sweeper left the field the German defence found itself leaderless, a point that clearly worried Vogts.

13.   The planes returned safely to their base in Piacenza, Northern Italy, at the end of the mission, a German defence ministry spokesman said.

14.   This kept the German defence on their toes by running in for the through balls.

15.   Lucio strode forward through the middle and tried to free Ronaldo but the steely German defence crowded him out.

16.   NATO has asked Germany to provide cover for United Nations troops if a decision is taken to pull them out of Bosnia, German defence ministry sources said Monday.

17.   Skipper Lothar Matthaus overcame a gashed left instep suffered against the Koreans and will play sweeper behind the German defence.

18.   Speedy midfielder Landon Donovan, who scored against Mexico, is likely to be told to run at the German defence.

19.   The approach radar was used by former East Germany and donated by the German defence ministry.

20.   The Dutch attack was tearing holes in the German defence.