1.   Portugal only created one opening in the entire game, in the second half when Nuno Ribeiro had a header saved by Fabio.

2.   Earlier, Monaco striker David Trezeguet had a header well saved.

3.   Earlier, defender Zhang Enhua also had a header saved.

4.   Eduardo Coudet broke down the right and looped in a cross to Fernando Cavenaghi whose header was superbly saved by Racing keeper Gustavo Campagnuolo.

5.   It looked as though the Irish were fated not to share the spoils when David Savage had a header saved at point-blank range.

6.   Minutes later, Niemi did well to save a header by captain Oliver Bierhoff.

7.   Nigeria threatened immediately after the break with Joseph Yobo rising above the Irish defense but had a powerful header saved by keeper Dean Delaney.

8.   Ricketts continued to attack, but Barthez saved a volley just before half time and made an excellent one-handed save after the break to save a header.

9.   Brian McBride had a free header comfortably saved by Majdan as the Americans desperately sought a way back into the match.

10.   Just before the goal, Ogrizovic saved a header from Steve McManaman after a centre from Norwegian Stig-Inge Bjornebye.