1.   In the other group C match, Panathinaikos played a scoreless draw against Porto.

2.   Japan, meanwhile, recalled speedy wing Yoshihito Yoshida to replace Terunori Masuho for its pool C match against Ireland on Wednesday.

3.   Poor shooting cost Japan victory against the United Arab Emirates in their pool C match.

4.   Wales and Ireland meet Sunday to decide the other quarterfinalist from the pool, while New Zealand plays Japan the same day in a meaningless pool C match.

5.   Germany play their first group C match against Czech Republic at Old Trafford on Sunday.

6.   Liberia took an early lead from a fourth minute penalty converted by Kelvin Sebwe in this opening group C match.