1.   Had Portugal managed a draw, it would have advanced over the Americans because of a better goal difference.

2.   The adjournment session Thursday will decide whether Karpov can win or Kamsky manage a draw.

3.   Rangers have won two and managed three draws.

4.   Defending champs Porto and Benfica only managed draws against modest opposition.

5.   Ferencvaros only managed the draw after Bernt Haas tripped Nyilas in the penalty area.

6.   If Manchester United manages only a draw, Arsenal could take the title with a victory.

7.   If Sweden and England manage draws, Argentina will be out.

8.   On Saturday, Benfica missed its chance to take first place when it only managed a goalless draw against Guimaraes.

9.   PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord Rotterdam, equal on points at the top of the league, could only manage draws in their matches Sunday.

10.   South Africa was also eliminated in the first round but managed two draws.