Ends covering the middle

Submitted by Brian H (Canada), Dec 4, 2007 at 11:59

KSA's Sauds survived and got on top by playing as many ends in support of their middle as possible. Getting backing from the Wahabbists, Americans, and Russians simultaneously must be seen privately as the very pinnacle of achievement.

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