91.   Injured Czech midfielder Radek Bejbl is expected back, as is sanctioned defender Andrei Frascarelli of Argentina.

92.   It might not be easy, however, since five defenders are out through injury or suspension.

93.   Italy international midfielder Eusebio Di Francesco and Cameroon defender Pierre Wome are both suspended, while Brazilian defender Cafu is out with a muscle strain.

94.   Later Sunday, title defender Holland was to play Australia.

95.   Napoli midfielder Fausto Pizzi is suspended, as is Fiorentina defender Pasquale Padalino.

96.   Most of the inhabitants are of the same ethnic stock as most of the opposition while Taliban defenders are almost entirely Pashtuns.

97.   Now, the defender is truly exceptional at the things he does badly, leading France to the World Cup final with two extraordinary goals.

98.   Rounding out the reserves are defenders Goncalves and Ze Roberto, forward Edmundo and midfielders Doriva, Flavio Conceicao and Denilson, who lost his starting job to Rivaldo.

99.   Romania finally broke through when Slovakian defender Miroslav Karhan was unable to get his head to a ball to clear it, enabling Hagi to score from close range.

100.   The defender was Phillip Cocu, playing in the gap left by suspended left back Arthur Numan and his injured replacement Winston Bogarde.