11.   Only three of the last nine finals have involved neither Chelsea nor Arsenal.

12.   Germany have played in five of the last seven finals.

13.   After putting a man in each of the five finals set for Saturday night, the hosts ensured their presence in the semi-finals of the remaining five events.

14.   They have played five of the last seven finals.

15.   The Americans have lost to Spain in the last two finals and showed against the Japanese they will be tough to beat this time.