31.  Crystal Palace, underdoges to advance to the quarterfinals, played tenacious defense against Arsenal and improved on its excellent away record this season.

32.  Forced by a tenacious New York Giants defense into being a traditional quarterback instead of a flash-and-dash passer, he decided to force the issue.

33.  Germany was unable to capitalize on a series of penalty corners and failed to create field goal opportunities against a tenacious defense.

34.  His tenacious defense and soft-spoken manner made him a natural choice for captain, and Emerson was looking forward to a second chance at the title that got away.

35.  In the first half, the Corinthians kept up a relentless attack but were stopped by tenacious defense and several spectacular blocks by Cruzeiro goalie Dida.

36.  In the first half, the Corinthians kept up a relentless attack but were stopped by tenacious defense and several spectacular goals by Cruzeiro goalie Dida.

37.  The All-American tandem of Tamika Catchings and Semeka Randall also had a difficult time against a tenacious UConn defense.

38.  That could bode well for Schalke, whose tenacious defense has yielded only four goals in six UEFA Cup games.

39.  With their leading scorer hobbled for half the game, the Washington Capitals relied on their tenacious defense and goaltender Kolzig to mark a successful return to the playoffs.