1.  Seven minutes into the second half, Chad McCarty, an American defender, was called for taking down Marek Heinz in the penalty area.

2.  Then race organizers, seeking a level sea, decreed a mathematical limit, ensuring equality between the perennial British challenger and the American defender.

3.  American defender Alexi Lalas and former French tennis star Yannick Noah drew the African teams.

4.  American defender Kate Sobrero cleared the ball, but not before it was ruled a goal.

5.  Ballack, rising high between American defenders Tony Sanneh and Gregg Berhalter, headed home a right-wing free kick from Christian Ziege.

6.  Australian goalkeeper Mark Bosnich of English Premier League club Aston Villa will represent Oceania and American defender Alexi Lalas will come over from CONCACAF.

7.  Cienfuegos said he expects tight coverage of him by American defenders.

8.  Sportscasters said Team New Zealand combined high technology and seamanship to beat the American defender.

9.  The fierce resistance by the American defenders at the forts forestalled any British intentions of linking up with Burgoyne.

10.  The Russian was injured again Friday in Detroit during an exhibition game when checked by American defender Brian Leetch of the New York Rangers.