11.   The Kuwaiti defense, led by veterans Mohammed Al Khaledi and Osama Abdullah, stopped everything that came their way and were helped by keeper Falah Dabsha.

12.   The seven-year veteran led the series standings midway through the season, but stumbled in the second half and wound up fifth.

13.   The squatters are led by veterans armed with spears, axes, knives and guns.

14.   The president was seized in a dawn coup led by veteran French mercenary Bob Denard.

15.   Only about a dozen mercenaries were visible Thursday as rebels -- led by veteran French mercenary Bob Denard -- overthrew the government of President Said Mohamed Djohar.