U.S. ABROAD (Dec. 17): Keller's Spurs knocked out of League Cup in shootout

ENGLAND (League Cup, Quarterfinals)

* Kasey Keller (Tottenham, PL), vs. Middlesbrough (PL), 1-1 (4-5 on penalties).

Started: 120 minutes. Michael Ricketts' goal four minutes from time gave Boro the tie. Keller saves one penalty kick (taken by Spanish international Gaizka Mendieta) in the shootout.

GERMANY (Bundesliga)

* Steve Cherundolo (Hannover 96, D1), vs. Bochum, 2-2.

Came on as substitute in 64th minute. Tying goal by Bochum came after Cherundolo entered the game. Hannover is in 7th place. Season league stats: 15 games; 0 goals.

* Gregg Berhalter (Energie Cottbus, D2), at Regensburg, Thursday.

* Conor Casey (Karlsruhe, D2), at Alemannia Aachen, 0-0.

Started: 90 minutes. Karlsruhe is in 7th place. Season league stats: 15 games; 6 goals.

FRANCE (League Cup, Round of 16)

* Greg Vanney (Bastia, D1), at Gueugnon (D2), 1-3.

DNP.