51.   If Ireland defeats the Saudis next Tuesday, it will end group play with five points.

52.   In group B play, first-place Sierra Leone hopes to virtually secure a quarterfinal berth when it takes on Algeria in Bloemfontein.

53.   In France, Norway surprised eventual finalist Brazil in first-round group play before losing to Italy in the second round.

54.   It finishes group play Saturday against Japan.

55.   It was the first poor showing of the season for Parma, which makes its debut in Champions Cup group play Wednesday at Sparta Praha.

56.   It finishes its group play Wednesday against South Africa.

57.   Juventus, which faces Manchester United in Champions League group play Wednesday, kept alive its eight-game unbeaten streak, including cup action.

58.   Juventus, which faces Manchester United in Champions League group play Wednesday, managed to keep alive its unbeaten streak, which has reached eight games including cup action.

59.   Juventus, which faces Manchester United in Champions League group play Wednesday, managed to keep alive its unbeaten streak, which has reached eight games including cup play.

60.   Maldives plays Burma, which lost to Thailand earlier Saturday, its second defeat in group play.