1.   Dutch midfielder Edwin Gorter was in a similar position last week but entered the game in the second half and scored as the Revolution won at San Jose.

2.   Rongen is hoping to add high-level foreign stars such as Colombian goalkeeper Rene Higuita, Brazilian midfielders Branco and Dunga or Dutch midfielder Rob Witschge.

3.   The first came just before halftime, when Dutch midfielder Phillip Cocu threaded a ball to Makaay in the area.

4.   The team has lacked a charismatic, experienced leader since Zenga announced his retirement last month, but Dutch midfielder Edwin Gorter appears capable of filling the role.

5.   Perugia, fielding newly-signed Dutch midfielder Michael Kreek and Croat striker Milan Rapajic, could not break through the defensive wall of Nocerina.

6.   Perugia, fielding newly signed Dutch midfielder Michael Kreek and Croat striker Milan Rapajic, could not break through the defensive wall of Nocerina.

7.   Rangers Dutch midfielder Ronald De Boer, who has been doubtful with a toe injury, figures to play Saturday after taking pain-killing injections.

8.   At a packed Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid easily marched over Extremadura behind a pair of goals each by the Dutch midfielder Clarence Seedorf and the Croatian striker Davor Suker.

9.   Betis goalkeeper Toni Prats also played his part, brilliantly tipping over a header from Dutch midfielder Philip Cocu in the final seconds of the match.

10.   Boban scored on a free kick with one minute left as the Milan team was one player down following the expulsion of Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids.