1.  Caricola, the experienced Italian defender, said the entire team was disjointed Sunday.

2.  Last season the Burn built its defense around Lubos Kubik, an experienced international defender.

3.  Rookie Danny Califf as well as experienced defenders Joe Franchino and Steve Jolley give L.A. depth.

4.  But most of the talent is up front, with the defense the worst in recent memory with supporters calling for an experienced central defender.

5.  But the Germans will definitely be without experienced defender Juergen Kohler for the rest of the tournament.

6.  Eight minutes later, Germany lost experienced central defender Juergen Kohler, who was sent off for a rough tackle.

7.  Hiddink turned to the experienced defender as the finals neared.

8.  Iceland will probably be without its captain and most experienced defender, Sigurdur Jonsson, who injured a right thigh last weekend playing for Dundee United.

9.  Sweden was missing experienced central defender Patrik Andersson, who injured his left thigh in training.

10.  Sweden was missing experienced central defender Patrik Andersson, who injured his left thigh in training on the eve of the game.