51.   Adrian Aucoin and Alexei Yashin also scored for the Islanders, who had the worst record in the league last season.

52.   Ablett was unable to play in the top league this season after injuring his knee in a first-round reserves match.

53.   Another popular assistant, defensive coordinator Ray Rhodes, transformed the defense into one of the best in the league this season.

54.   Anderlecht showed why it has been so impotent all through the Belgian league this season and was unable to convert domination in open chances.

55.   Badeer helped Hapoel Petah Tikva finish fourth in the Israeli league last season.

56.   Baraja and fellow international David Abelda formed arguably the most impressive midfield duo in the Spanish league this season for champion Valencia.

57.   Bulgarian midfielder Iordan Letchkov signed Tuesday with Besiktas, runners-up in the Turkish league last season.

58.   Celtic, runners-up in the Scottish league last season, should have no trouble playing away to Tirol Innsbruck of Austria.

59.   Deportivo had been the starring new kid on the block, placing third in the last two seasons and at times leading the league last season.

60.   Despite losing their final three games, the Mavs completed the biggest turnaround in the league this season.