11.  But Arsenal have to win some very important matches.

12.  Captain Mark Taylor of Australia said the four five-day Tests that follow the one-day internationals are the important matches.

13.  During the second half of CONCACAF qualifying last year, Sampson called upon Rongen on several occasions to join the U.S. team for important matches.

14.  Ever since Astro took over the rights to televise English football matches, we were left with delayed telecasts or highlights of some important matches.

15.  He already has a reputation for coming up big in important matches so he could shine Sunday.

16.  In the other important match, Coventry plays at Arsenal.

17.  It was a frustrating day for both teams, who were eager for solid workouts because each has important matches to come.

18.  Last year, tempers flared after Romanian soccer fans were refused visas to attend an important match in Paris.

19.  The most important match of their lives turned into soggy chaos Thursday for Wimbledon upstarts Jelena Dokic and Alexandra Stevenson.

20.  The World Cup opener Thursday against Australia is the most important match any of the Springboks have played, and Pienaar said his men feel it.