11.   A victory will guarantee favored England a quarterfinal berth, while Italy must win to have any chance of advancing.

12.   A victory would guarantee Manchester United its fifth title in eight seasons.

13.   Even a victory would not guarantee they could cover their expenses.

14.   Messier guaranteed a victory, then backed it up with three goals that evened the series.

15.   Middlesbrough also has a chance to reach the final of the more prestigious F.A. Cup, and a victory there also guarantees a place in Europe.

16.   Nigeria looked to join France and Brazil in the second round Friday, facing Bulgaria in a Group D match in Paris where a victory would guarantee advancement.

17.   The victory guarantees the undefeated Americans at least a share of the lead in Group B with four points.

18.   The two victories guaranteed Belgium of taking its first tie of the round-robin tournament.

19.   The victory yesterday will guarantee Indonesia a place in the quarterfinals but nonplaying captain Alfred Raturandang was determined yesterday his team would finish first in the group.

20.   The victory guaranteed a fifth-place finish in the Eastern Conference and a first-round series against the Knicks, who clinched fourth by beating Detroit.