31.   The Ecuadoreans, who are winless after two matches, have only a mathematical chance of making it through to the next round.

32.   The loss ended any mathematical chance the Pacers had to slip into the playoffs.

33.   The Mexicans still have a mathematical chance with a tie.

34.   The team now has merely mathematical chances to qualify for the semifinals.

35.   The visitors, having won their first away match of the season, were left with a remote mathematical chance of making the top four.

36.   There are eight drivers with at least a mathematical chance of taking the title.

37.   There was a slim mathematical chance for Sampras to be knocked out of the top ranking by Patrick Rafter.

38.   There was a slim mathematical chance for Sampras to be knocked out of the top ranking by Rafter.

39.   Celtic were the only side with a mathematical chance of catching their Old Firm rivals.

40.   Rangers now need just a single point to kill off the challenge of Celtic, the only team left with a mathematical chance of catching them.