1.   It was the sixth consecutive draw.

2.   The match ended with four consecutive draws, with Anand receiving some criticism for conservative play in such a desperate situation.

3.   This was the sixth consecutive draw.

4.   Two consecutive draws at home to lowly clubs should have been an ominous sign for Manchester United.

5.   AC Milan slipped farther from the fourth place, which awards a place in the Champions League next season, with its third consecutive draw against lowly regarded opponents.

6.   AC Milan slipped farther from the fourth place, awarding a place in the Champions League next season, with its third consecutive draw against lowly regarded opponents.

7.   Barcelona could also use a morale boost after poor play against supposedly weaker teams led to consecutive draws.

8.   But La Juve has been unimpressive so far in the Champions League, with three consecutive draws against Rosenborg, Galatasaray and Bilbao.

9.   Chile, which qualified with three consecutive draws, will face defending champion Brazil in the second round Saturday in Paris.

10.   It was the second consecutive goalless draw for Milan which has been experiencing a severe scoring drought in the current campaign.