The French would become the first side to field three keepers in the same tournament.

那届杯赛中，法国成了第一支在一届世界杯中让三名门将出场的球队。

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A salivating field of competitors spat cherry seeds in an unusual contest at a weekend tournament in Switzerland.

14日，瑞士举行了一场“吐樱桃核”周末锦标赛。

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The French would become the first side to field three keepers in the same tournament. Photograph: Staff/AFP/Getty Images

那届杯赛中，法国成了第一支在一届世界杯中让三名门将出场的球队。

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FIFA's hope is that the off-field problems will not affect play, and that the tournament can proceed with some semblance of normalcy.

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Nevertheless,off-field issues will prevent the tournament from becoming the international celebration that FIFA World Cups usually represent.

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Since 1985, when the 64-team tournament field was established, 45 top seeds have made it to the final four.

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Otherwise, they lose control of their fate, praying that another team can pull the upset that backs them into the tournament field.

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The tournament field includes five of the world's top-10 players, including No. 1 Safina and her fellow Russian, second seed Vera Zvonareva.

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