91.  The team has been rocked by a scandal involving Egyptian defensive midfielder Hany Ramzy, who has been accused of sexual harassment.

92.  Two minutes later, Uruguayan defensive midfielder Alvaro Gutierrez was red-carded for rough play.

93.  U.S. coach Bruce Arena is going to wait until next week before selecting a replacement for injured defensive midfielder Chris Armas.

94.  U.S. coach Bruce Arena is going to wait until next week before selected a replacement for injured defensive midfielder Chris Armas.

95.  Voeller brought in defensive midfielder Jens Jeremies to replace the suspended Ballack on Sunday, and until Ronaldo scored his first goal, it worked.

96.  Vogts also looks likely to drop wing back Christian Ziege and defensive midfielder Dietmar Hamann, with more changes not excluded.

97.  Werder Bremen has signed University of Maryland defensive midfielder Philip Salyer, the Bundesliga club said Thursday.

98.  With Uruguay forced to play a defensive game, the local team strengthened its attack, substituting forward Derlis Soto for defensive midfielder Julio Enciso.

99.  While one became necessary after the injury to midfielder Sebastian Deisler, the dropping of defensive midfielder Joerg Heinrich came as a surprise.

100.  Gilberto Silva and Kleberson are the defensive midfielders, with Roberto Carlos and Cafu the wingbacks.