21.   The draw gave the Magpies a seven-point Premiership lead over second-placed Manchester United, who visit basement club Bolton on Sunday.

22.   The draw gave the South Africans two points from as many matches in group B, sharing the second spot with Britain.

23.   The draw gave both teams their first point from two matches and kept their semi-final hopes alive -- for the time being, at least.

24.   The draw gave the Eels some joy in what had been a dismal week.