11.   But the game was marred by an ugly scuffle between Robinson and Chicago forward Ron Artest in the third quarter.

12.   Citing the transportation problems which marred the games, Nebiolo recounted his own experience of taking a bus from the stadium after the opening ceremony.

13.   Despite concerns that riots by soccer hooligans would mar the games, there have been no serious incidents.

14.   From then on, the game was marred by some vicious tackles.

15.   He switched on the TV and heard about the bomb that killed one and marred the games.

16.   Kabul saw more disorder Friday when a melee broke out at the main soccer stadium, marring a game between peacekeepers and an Afghan team.

17.   Minor clashes marred a game between Panionios Athens and OFI Crete at the Nea Smyrni stadium.

18.   One accident marred the games.

19.   That game was marred by the collapse of one of the goalposts after dozens of hard-core Real Madrid fans climbed fencing that was tied to the goalframe.

20.   That game was marred by numerous fouls on both sides.