11.   Brazil was relieved to have Cesar Sampaio back to shore up its shaky defense against Chile.

12.   But the gamble failed, with Brassard floundering behind a shaky Benfica defense as the German offensive gained pace in the second half.

13.   But the gamble failed to pay off, with Brassard floundering behind a shaky Benfica defense as the German offensive gained pace in the second half.

14.   Offense is the strong suit of the Brazilians and the Dutch, strong enough to carry them to the World Cup semifinals on Tuesday despite their shaky defense.

15.   Porto had plenty of the ball but rarely threatened while United always looked dangerous on the break and punished a shaky defense.

16.   Sammer was reduced to holding the shaky defense together and was rarely able to make an offensive rush.

17.   The rap on Brazil has always been terrific offense, shaky defense.

18.   U.S. coach Bruce Arena immediately reshuffled his shaky defense, sending in Gregg Berthaler and Tony Sanneh for Agoos and Steve Cherundolo.