1.   But Rhode Island was still alive, grabbing the Cinderella role from Valpo and needing one more win to reach a truly unexpected destination.

2.   He goes on to face Igor Kornienko of Russia, who on Wednesday won to reached the quarterfinals in ATP Tour event for the first time in his career.

3.   Nigeria needs to win to reach the title game.

4.   Rios needed to win to reach the championships and, by losing, forfeited the spot to Bruguera.

5.   They must win to reach the quarter-finals, although a draw could be sufficient if the Czech Republic lose to Russia.

6.   Suddenly, against Brazil in a match Italy had to win to reach the semi-finals, Rossi found his goalscoring touch.