11.   Against Ecuador, Mexico probably needs a victory to advance since three-time World Cup champion Italy comes next.

12.   An England victory would advance the visitors to the series finals against the main Australia squad.

13.   Belgium plays Russia in Shizuoka on Friday and needs a victory to advance from Group H following two draws in its opening games.

14.   Belgium needed a victory to advance and got just that, one which would end a World Cup drought of seven consecutive games without a win,

15.   Britain would need three victories to advance.

16.   That means if South Africa loses by one goal, Paraguay will need a two goal victory to advance.

17.   That means if South Africa lose by one goal, Paraguay will need a two goal victory to advance.

18.   The victory advanced the Galaxy within three points of third-place Colorado in the Western Conference standings.

19.   The victory advances the United to the Eastern Conference finals next weekend against the Columbus Crew, which beat Tampa Bay in its first-round series.

20.   The victory advances Mayer to a quarterfinal match against second-seeded Jimmy Connors.