51.   Kuwait held Iran to a goalless draw in an Asian group A World Cup qualifier Friday in a match marred by rough tackles and seven yellow cards.

52.   Marseille was held to a goalless draw at Sochaux, another struggling minnow.

53.   Maradona had an outstanding game for Boca this week in a goalless draw against Velez Sarsfield.

54.   Lowly Le Havre withstood persistent pressure to grab a goalless draw at Lyon.

55.   Nocerina, a third division team, held the European Champions to a goalless draw in a third-round match Wednesday.

56.   Oman was able to grab its first point in the Gulf Cooperation Council Soccer Cup tournament after drawing level with the United Arab Emirates with a goalless draw Thursday.

57.   Nocerina, a third-division team, held the European champions to a goalless draw in a third-round match Wednesday.

58.   On Saturday, underdog Gil Vicente, which last week drew against Sporting, held Boavista to a goalless draw, costing the defending champion top place.

59.   On Friday, Varzim moved one place off the bottom with a point, holding Braga to a goalless draw.

60.   On Tuesday, the Japanese will face South Korea, who battled to a goalless draw against China in the four-team, round-robin tournament.