31.   The victory clinches first place in Group A for Cuba.

32.   The victory clinched a medal round berth for the Americans, who were expected to be the dominant team.

33.   The victory clinched a playoff berth for the Heat.

34.   The victory clinched an automatic berth to the Salt Lake City Games.

35.   The victory Saturday clinched a spot in the World Cup finals next year in France for Nigeria, the Olympic champion last year in Atlanta.

36.   They need one more victory to clinch a playoff spot.