2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams
Again the 49ers struggled, not putting any points on the board until the fourth quarter. Despite Tim Rattay throwing for 299 yards and the team gaining more first downs than the Rams, St. Louis' defense held fast, preventing the 49ers from scoring until the fourth quarter. The loss meant the 49ers started the season at 0–4.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams
STL- Joey Goodspeed 2-yard rush (Jeff Wilkins kick) STL 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams
STL- Shaun McDonald 6-yard pass from Marc Bulger (Jeff Wilkins kick) STL 14-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams
SF- Curtis Conway 9-yard pass from Tim Rattay (pass failed) STL 24-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 4: vs. St. Louis Rams
SF- Rashaun Woods 18-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Curtis Conway pass from Tim Rattay) STL 24-14


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 74 °F (Sunny)Sunday, October 10, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
The 49ers finally won their first game of the season in Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals. After a scoreless first quarter, the Cardinals took a 16-point lead 28–12. In the fourth quarter, the 49ers scored 16 unanswered points (two touchdowns with two accompanying two-point conversions) to tie the game as regulation ended. In the overtime period, the 49ers' kicker Todd Peterson sent a 32-yard kick through the uprights, giving the 49ers their first victory of the season. Now in the win column, the 49ers were 1–4.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Freddie Jones 16-yard pass from Josh McCown (Neil Rackers kick) AZ 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Troy Hambrick 2-yard pass from Josh McCown (Neil Rackers kick) AZ 14-3


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
SF- Arnaz Battle 71-yard punt return (pass failed) AZ 14-12


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Emmitt Smith 10-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick) AZ 21-12


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Larry Fitzgerald 24-yard pass from Josh McCown (Neil Rackers kick) AZ 28-12


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
SF- Eric Johnson 6-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Tim Rattay run)AZ 28-20


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals
SF- Brandon Lloyd 23-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Brandon Lloyd pass from Tim Rattay) TIED 28-28


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 6: at New York Jets
It seemed the 49ers would have their second straight victory when they secured a 14-point lead before halftime. However, the 49ers' defense fell apart after the half and the Jets scored 22 unanswered points and forced two turnovers to secure the win. With the 49ers' loss, they fell to 1–5 heading into their bye week.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 6: at New York Jets
SF- Brandon Lloyd 33-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick) SF 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 6: at New York Jets
SF- Kevan Barlow 2-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) SF 14-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 6: at New York Jets
NYJ- Curtis Martin 9-yard rush (Doug Brien kick) NYJ 22-14


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 8: at Chicago Bears
Coming out of their bye, the 49ers took an early lead, this time 10–7, however, they were shut out in the second half. Despite three turnovers, the Bears came away with the victory. Between the two teams, five field goals were scored, including two from longer than 50 yards. The loss dropped the 49ers to 1–6 on the season.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 8: at Chicago Bears
CHI- Bernard Berrian 49-yard pass from Craig Krenzel (Paul Edinger kick) CHI 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 8: at Chicago Bears
SF- Dwaine Carpenter 80-yard fumble return (Todd Peterson kick) TIED 7-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 8: at Chicago Bears
CHI- Nathan Vasher 71-yard interception return (Paul Edinger kick) CHI 23-13


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 60 °F (Partly Cloudy)Sunday, November 7, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
In another high-score affair, the Seahawks clinched a season sweep over the 49ers using their high-powered offense. The game was back-and-forth until the Seahawks a lead at 28–24 that they would not relinquish, beating the 49ers in nearly every statistically category. Their third straight loss dropped the 49ers to 1–7.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SF- Kevan Barlow 3-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) SF 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Darrell Jackson 33-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) TIED 7-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SF- Curtis Conway 28-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick) SF 14-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Shaun Alexander 1-yard rush (Josh Brown kick) TIED 14-14


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Shaun Alexander 4-yard rush (Josh Brown kick) SEA 21-14


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SF- Brandon Lloyd 39-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick) SF 24-21


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Koren Robinson 25-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) SEA 28-24


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Darrell Jackson 39-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Josh Brown kick) SEA 35-24


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 9: vs. Seattle Seahawks
SEA- Anthony Simmons 23-yard interception return (Josh Brown kick) SEA 42-27


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 63 °F (Mostly Cloudy)Sunday, November 14, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
It appeared the 49ers would snap their three-game losing streak when they took at 17–0 lead, however, the Panthers were able to slowly creep back into the game. Several field goals and touchdowns later, the game was tied at 27 and the Panthers scored a final field goal to come away with the win, 30–27. The loss dropped the 49ers to 1–8 and completed their second four-game losing streak of the season.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
SF- Kevan Barlow 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) SF 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
SF- Kevan Barlow 3-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) SF 17-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
CAR- Brandon Bennett 1-yard rush (Todd Sauerbrun kick) SF 17-13


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
CAR- Muhsin Muhammad 40-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Todd Sauerbrun kick) CAR 20-17


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
SF- Brandon Lloyd 30-yard pass from Tim Rattay (Todd Peterson kick) SF 27-20


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
CAR- Muhsin Muhammad 4-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Todd Sauerbrun kick) TIED 27-27


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 10: vs. Carolina Panthers
CAR- Muhsin Muhammad 26-yard pass from Jake Delhomme (Todd Sauerbrun kick) CAR 37-27


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The 49ers didn't have a chance in this lopsided game, falling to the Buccaneers 35–3. With an output of only 197 total yards, the 49ers' lone field goal came off the foot of kicker Todd Peterson from 47 yards out. Their fifth consecutive loss brought the 49ers down to 1–9.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB- Michael Pittman 14-yard rush (Martin Gramatica kick) TB 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB- Joe Jurevicius 9-yard pass from Brian Griese (Martin Gramatica kick) TB 14-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB- Joe Jurevicius 42-yard pass from Brian Griese (Martin Gramatica kick) TB 21-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 11: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB- Torrie Cox 55-yard interception return (Martin Gramatica kick) 35-3


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 55 °F (Sunny)Sunday, November 28, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
Looking to snap their five-game losing streak, the 49ers were, statistically, the better team, but three turnovers doomed their chances. The 49ers led at one point, 10–7, but the Dolphins regained the lead in the fourth quarter and the 49ers came away with another loss, 24–17. This loss was their six straight and tenth of the season.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
MIA- Chris Chambers 25-yard pass from A. J. Feeley (Olindo Mare kick) MIA 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
SF- Derek Smith 46-yard fumble return (Todd Peterson kick) SF 10-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
MIA- Randy McMichael 15-yard pass from A. J. Feeley (Olindo Mare kick) MIA 14-10


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
MIA- Derrick Pope 1-yard fumble return (Olindo Mare kick) MIA 24-10


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins
SF- Maurice Hicks 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) MIA 24-17


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 13: at St. Louis Rams
In a low-scoring contest, the 49ers lost to the division rival Rams by a score of 16–6. The 49ers were limited to only nine first downs in the game and could only manage two field goals, one of which was from 51 yards. This game marked the 49ers' seventh consecutive loss as they fell to 1–11 and they were swept by the Rams for the first time since 2001.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 13: at St. Louis Rams
STL- Torry Holt 22-yard pass from Chris Chandler (Jeff Wilkins kick) STL 10-3


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
In an overtime game, the 49ers managed to snap their seven-game losing streak by outdueling the Arizona Cardinals, 31–28. The 49ers seemingly had this game already wrapped up when they took a twenty-one point lead, but the Cardinals fought back and scored 18 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime. A 31-yard field goal by Todd Peterson sealed the victory for the 49ers. Breaking their seven-game streak, the 49ers improved to 2–11. At this point of the season, the 49ers were 2–0 against the Cardinals and 0–11 against the rest of the league.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
SF- Brandon Lloyd 5-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick) SF 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
SF- Cedrick Wilson 19-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick) SF 14-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
SF- Maurice Hicks 1-yard rush (Todd Peterson kick) SF 21-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
SF- Cedrick Wilson 27-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick) SF 28-3


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Obafemi Ayanbadejo 4-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick) SF 28-10


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Obafemi Ayanbadejo 1-yard rush (Neil Rackers kick) SF 28-17


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 14: at Arizona Cardinals
AZ- Emmitt Smith 8-yard rush (Josh McCown run) SF 28-25


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 55 °F (12.8 °C), sunnySaturday, December 18, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
The 49ers failed in their attempt to string together two victories, losing this contest 26–16 to the Redskins. The 49ers never led, but they did score a rare safety in the second quarter. Statistically, it was a close game, both teams posting similar yardage and first downs, however, four interceptions by 49ers quarterback Ken Dorsey sealed the loss and dropped the team to 2–12.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
WAS- Robert Royal 12-yard pass from Patrick Ramsey (Jeff Chandler kick) WAS 7-0


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
SF- Brandon Lloyd 17-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick) TIED 7-7


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
WAS- Antonio Pierce 78-yard interception return (Jeff Chandler kick) WAS 23-9


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 15: vs. Washington Redskins
SF- Curtis Conway 11-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick) WAS 26-16


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
At Monster Park, San Francisco, CaliforniaWeather 53 °F (11.7 °C), rainSunday, December 26, 2004


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
In a blowout, the Bills dominated the 49ers 41–7. While the Bills managed to score in the double-digits in three of the four-quarters, the 49ers only managed a single touchdown in the final minutes of the game. This was the second consecutive game in which the 49ers had four turnovers (this time three interceptions and one fumble) and the Bills were able to roll up over twice as many total yards as the 49ers. With the loss, the 49ers fell to 2–13 going into the final game of the season.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
BUF- Lee Evans 8-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Rian Lindell kick)


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 16: vs. Buffalo Bills
BUF- Lee Evans 33-yard pass from Shane Matthews (Rian Lindell kick)


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 17: at New England Patriots
Hoping to end their miserable season with a win, the 49ers flew to Gillette Stadium to play a Patriots team that was looking for the second seed in the AFC playoffs. In a game in which one touchdown was scored each quarter, the 49ers lost to the New England Patriots 21–7. The 49ers struck first, but the Patriots defense held them to that single touchdown. Both teams were riddled with mistakes, both turnovers and penalties; however, the Patriots were able to capitalize on the 49ers' errors.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 17: at New England Patriots
The 49ers closed their season at 2–14 on a three-game losing streak, giving the team the first overall pick in the draft.


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 17: at New England Patriots
SF- Steve Bush 4-yard pass from Ken Dorsey (Todd Peterson kick)


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 17: at New England Patriots
NE- Mike Vrabel 1-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick)


2004 San Francisco 49ers season, Game Summaries, Week 17: at New England Patriots
NE- Deion Branch 8-yard pass from Tom Brady (Adam Vinatieri kick)


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election
The 2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors elections occurred on November 2, 2004. Seven of the eleven seats were contested in this election. Six incumbents and one open seat were up for election.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election
Municipal elections in California are officially non-partisan, though most candidates in San Francisco do receive funding and support from various political parties. This is the first Board of Supervisors election in San Francisco to implement ranked-choice voting.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 1
This district consists of the Richmond District. Incumbent supervisor Jake McGoldrick ran for reelection.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 2
District 2 consists of the Marina, Pacific Heights, the Presidio, part of Russian Hill, and Sea Cliff. Incumbent supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier was seeking her first election after being appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom in the wake of his election as mayor.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 3
District 3 consists of the northeastern corner of San Francisco, including Chinatown, the Financial District, Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill, North Beach, and Telegraph Hill. Incumbent supervisor Aaron Peskin was seeking reelection.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 5
District 5 consists of the Fillmore, Haight-Ashbury, Hayes Valley, Japantown, UCSF, and the Western Addition. Incumbent supervisor Matt Gonzalez did not seek reelection.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 7
District 7 consists of City College, Forest Hill, Lake Merced, Mount Davidson, Parkmerced, San Francisco State University, St. Francis Wood, and Twin Peaks. Incumbent supervisor Sean Elsbernd was seeking his first election after he was appointed to the seat in the wake of his predecessor Tony Hall's resignation.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 9
District 9 consists of Bernal Heights, the Inner Mission, and part of the Portola. Incumbent supervisor Tom Ammiano ran for reelection.


2004 San Francisco Board of Supervisors election, Results, District 11
District 11 consists of the Excelsior District, Ingleside, Oceanview, and the Outer Mission. Incumbent supervisor Gerardo Sandoval ran for reelection.


2004 San Francisco Giants season
The 2004 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 122nd year in Major League Baseball, their 47th year in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their fifth at SBC Park. The team finished in second place in the National League West with a 91–71 record, 2 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Barry Bonds became the oldest player in the history of the National League to win the MVP Award. It would be the last winning season San Francisco would have until 2009. The Giants hit 314 doubles, the most in franchise history.


2004 San Francisco Giants season, Offseason and spring training
On November 14, 2003, A. J. Pierzynski was traded by the Minnesota Twins with cash to the San Francisco Giants for Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano, and Boof Bonser.


2004 San Francisco Giants season, Offseason and spring training
The Giants finished spring training with a record of 11–19, the worst in the Cactus League. This includes split-squad games but excludes any ties or games against non-Major League opponents.


2004 San Francisco Giants season, Player stats, Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in


2004 San Jose Earthquakes season
The 2004 San Jose Earthquakes season was the ninth season of the team's existence. It was the first under the guidance of Dominic Kinnear has head coach, after Frank Yallop was announced to be coaching the Canadian national team in December 2003. San Jose Earthquakes selected Ryan Cochrane with the 5th pick in the Major League Soccer Super Draft after acquiring the pick in the Joe Cannon (soccer) Trade. They also selected Steve Cronin, Mike Wilson, Marin Pusek, and Tighe Dombrowski.


2004 San Jose Earthquakes season, Squad, Current squad
As of August 18, 2009. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2004 San Jose State Spartans football team
The 2004 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University in the 2004 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team played their home games at Spartan Stadium in San Jose, California. They participated as members of the Western Athletic Conference. They were coached by head coach Fitz Hill, who resigned after the end of the season to become a "Visiting Scholar" position at the University of Central Florida’s DeVos Sports Business Management Program.


2004 San Jose State Spartans football team
The Spartans' 70-63 win over Rice on October 2 set an NCAA record for overall points scored by both teams in regulation.


2004 San Jose State Spartans football team, Attendance issues and possible cancellation of football
The San Jose Mercury News reported in March 2004 that budget cuts led some faculty members at San Jose State to advocate removing the SJSU football program from Division IA athletics. Locally there was much speculation that San Jose State would drop football due to poor attendance and student-athlete graduation rates.


2004 San Jose State Spartans football team, Attendance issues and possible cancellation of football, Read-2-Lead Classic
The "Read-2-Lead Classic" was an attempt to help the football team achieve average attendance of 15,000 to retain NCAA Division I-A status. With an emphasis on literacy, the university hosted a series of events in September 2004, including a conversation with comedian Bill Cosby and a concert by Boyz II Men. The game sold just 11,360 tickets. In contrast, the 2003 Read-2-Lead Classic had an official attendance of over 31,000.


2004 San Juan, Puerto Rico mayoral election
The 2004 San Juan, Puerto Rico mayoral election was held on November 2, 2004 to elect the Mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was held as part of the 2004 Puerto Rican general election. It saw the reelection incumbent mayor Jorge Santini, a member of the New Progressive Party. Santini ran unchallenged.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix
The 2004 San Marino Grand Prix (officially the Gran Premio Foster's di San Marino 2004) was a Formula One motor race held on 25 April 2004 at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola. It was Race 4 of 18 in the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 62-lap race was won by Michael Schumacher driving a Ferrari.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Friday drivers
The bottom 6 teams in the 2003 Constructors' Championship were entitled to run a third car in free practice on Friday. These drivers drove on Friday but did not compete in qualifying or the race.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
The 2004 San Marino Grand Prix marked the 10th anniversary of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna's fatal accidents in 1994. Qualifying gave BAR's Jenson Button his maiden career pole position, ahead of Michael Schumacher, Juan Pablo Montoya, Rubens Barrichello and Ralf Schumacher. Both Giancarlo Fisichella and Kimi Räikkönen failed to set a time in the session, leaving them at the back of the grid. Rain fell on the Imola circuit overnight, washing away much of the rubber that had been laid down over the weekend, theoretically handing the advantage to teams with Bridgestone tyres.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
On race day it was warm and sunny, and the circuit was completely dry for the start of the race. As the lights went out, Button got away well, leading the field through the first corners. At the first chicane, David Coulthard locked his brakes and ran into the back of Fernando Alonso, dislodging Coulthard's front wing and sending the Scot into the gravel trap. He rejoined the track, but was already a long way behind and was forced to pit to repair the damage.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Meanwhile, Montoya attempted to pass Michael Schumacher around the outside of the Tosa corner, with Schumacher squeezing Montoya onto the grass and forcing the pair to touch wheels as they exited the corner. Later, Schumacher explained that he could not see Montoya beside him. The incident caused Montoya to lose momentum, and fall back towards his teammate Ralf Schumacher. As the German attempted to pass Montoya, the Colombian forced him across the track and onto the slippery grass, where Ralf Schumacher kept his foot on the throttle, but was forced to yield the position, and lost another position to Takuma Sato.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
At the end of the first lap, Button had built a good lead over Michael Schumacher, Montoya, Sato, Ralf Schumacher and Barrichello. Michael Schumacher closed the gap quickly though, putting in consecutive fastest laps to put pressure on Button. The pair pulled away from the field easily, both lapping at nearly 1 second faster than every other driver. On lap 4, Coulthard, still struggling at the back of the field, went off track momentarily to short-cut the chicane.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Cristiano da Matta and Felipe Massa became the first drivers to pit on lap 7, Massa dropping from 11th to 14th, but taking a position from da Matta due to his faster stop. Giorgio Pantano became the first retirement of the race, going off track thanks to a hydraulics failure. Lap 8 saw Montoya become the first front-runner to stop, followed into the pits by Mark Webber. Button showed that his qualifying effort was mainly due to a lighter fuel load, stopping on lap 9 to release Michael Schumacher, who immediately started to lap faster.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Ralf Schumacher, Olivier Panis and Christian Klien also made their first stops on lap 9. Sato and Barrichello pitted on lap 10, but Barrichello's faster stop allowed the Brazilian to get ahead as they exited the pits. Michael Schumacher's stop came on lap 11, but he had built up enough of a lead over Button to emerge well ahead. Jarno Trulli, momentarily in second place, pitted on lap 12, with fast work by the Renault team allowing him to take 4th position from Ralf Schumacher. Nick Heidfeld was the last of the three-stoppers to make his stop on lap 14, leaving Fisichella and Räikkönen, in 9th and 10th as the only drivers not to make a pit stop.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Barrichello, with a clearly faster car, closed up on Ralf Schumacher, but was unable to pass for several laps as Michael Schumacher built up a 12-second lead at the end of 18 laps. Coulthard, who had been switched to a two-stop strategy due to his first lap collision, made his stop on lap 19, with Fisichella following on lap 20, then Räikkönen on lap 21. Meanwhile, Massa took 11th place from Jaguar's Mark Webber, the Australian suffering a misfire in his Cosworth engine.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Cristiano da Matta was again the first to pit in the second round of stops, refuelling on lap 23, followed by Webber and Massa the following lap. Minardi's Gianmaria Bruni entered the pits, with the team engineers apparently unprepared for his stop. Soon later he retired from the race, citing a continuously locking rear brake, which made the car difficult to drive. Montoya stopped on lap 25, falling back from 3rd to 7th, followed by Button on lap 26, who was able to retain his 2nd position.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Michael Schumacher pitted from the lead on lap 27, easily retaining his position, with an 18-second lead. Ralf Schumacher, Barrichello and Sato all pitted on the following lap, which saw Schumacher just retain his position ahead of Barrichello, the pair nearly colliding as Schumacher was released from his pit area. Fernando Alonso then pitted on lap 30, rejoining behind Ralf Schumacher and Barrichello, who were still close together on the circuit. Trulli then stopped the following lap, splitting Schumacher and Barrichello to take fifth.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
da Matta was served with a drive-through penalty for ignoring blue flags, but made a mistake and went off track soon after, ending his race. After 35 laps, Button was able to find some pace, but not enough to significantly reduce Schumacher's lead, which stood at 16.4 seconds. Both Sauber drivers, on different strategies, took their final stops on lap 38. Coulthard made his second and final stop for the day on lap 40, leaving him in 14th position.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Räikkönen, in the other McLaren was also struggling in the midfield, but hopeful to pick up his first point of the year, pitted on lap 41. The final round of pitstops for the frontrunners began on lap 43, with Montoya and Barrichello pitting, followed by Button and Ralf Schumacher on lap 44, then Michael Schumacher and Trulli on lap 46. Trulli kept his position ahead of Barrichello, before Alonso's stop on lap 48 saw the Spaniard move ahead of both Barrichello and Trulli, into 5th position.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Alonso began pressuring Ralf Schumacher, and on lap 51, attempted an overtaking move on the inside of Tosa, which saw the pair collide, sending Schumacher into a spin and dropping him down to 7th. The stewards announced the incident would be investigated after the race. Heidfeld retired from the race with a transmission problem, as Alonso moved in on Montoya and Barrichello got closer to Trulli.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
Sato retired from the race with a spectacular Honda engine failure with 6 laps remaining, possibly causing worry for teammate Button, who was in 2nd position. The retirement moved Räikkönen into 8th, eyeing his first point for the 2004 season. Michael Schumacher cruised to the finish line to win his fourth race of the year, with Button in 2nd, and Montoya holding on to the final podium spot ahead of Alonso. Trulli survived an attack by Barrichello on the final lap to hold on to 5th, with Ralf Schumacher and Räikkönen closing out the pointscorers.


2004 San Marino Grand Prix, Report
The result continued Michael Schumacher's perfect start to the year, with a maximum 40 points from the first four races. Teammate Barrichello held on to second with 24 points, just ahead of the surprise package Button, on 23. The constructors championship underlined Ferrari's incredible early dominance, with the Italian team on 64, over double the score of second-placed Renault, on 31, followed by both Williams and BAR on 27.


2004 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council election
The 2004 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council election took place on 10 June 2004 to elect members of Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council in the West Midlands, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2003. The Labour Party stayed in overall control of the council.


2004 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council election, Campaign
Before the election the council was controlled by Labour with 55 seats, compared to 9 for the Conservatives, 6 Liberal Democrats and 2 British National Party.


2004 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council election, Campaign
During the campaign the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown visited Sandwell and called on voters to reject the British National Party.


2004 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council election, Election result
The results saw Labour easily hold on to control of the council after dropping just 3 seats. The leader of the council, Bill Thomas, described the results as "remarkable" considering it was a mid term election and called it a "vote of confidence". However Labour did lose seats to the Conservatives, including 2 in St Paul's ward, meaning that the Conservatives made a gain of 4 seats. The Liberal Democrats stayed on 6 seats, while the British National Party dropped to just 1 seat. The only successful BNP candidate was in Princes End ward, where James Lloyd was elected, while in the same ward his party colleague John Salvage lost his seat on the council.


2004 Santos FC season
The 2004 season was Santos Futebol Clube's ninety-eighth season in existence and the club's forty-fifth consecutive season in the top flight of Brazilian football.


2004 Santos FC season
Santos won the Campeonato Brasileiro title for the eighth time in history by beating Vasco da Gama 2–1 on the final day of the season.


2004 Santos FC season
They were knocked out of the Campeonato Paulista in the semi-finals after losing 3–7 on aggregate against São Caetano.


2004 Santos FC season
Santos also played the Copa Libertadores for the seventh time, losing 1–2 in the quarter-finals to the eventual winners Once Caldas.


2004 Santos FC season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2004 Sardinian regional election
The Sardinian regional election of 2004 took place on 12–13 June 2004.


2004 Sardinian regional election
The center-left businessman Renato Soru was elected President of the Region defeating Mauro Pili, who won the 1999 election but served as President just for two years between 2001 and 2003.


2004 Sardinian regional election, New electoral system
Because of the political imbalances created by the previous electoral system, which potentially allowed the election of a candidate to the presidency without giving him a majority in the Regional Council as it happened after the 1999 election, in 2003 Sardinia adopted a new electoral law.


2004 Sardinian regional election, New electoral system
The new electoral system was the national Tatarella Law of 1995, used by most of Italian regions to elect their Council. Sixty-four councillors were elected in provincial constituencies by proportional representation using the largest remainder method with a Droop quota and open lists; remained seats and votes were grouped at regional level where a Hare quota is used, and then distributed to provincial party lists.


2004 Sardinian regional election, New electoral system
Nine councillors were elected at-large using a general ticket: parties were grouped in alliances, and the alliance which received a plurality of votes elected all its candidates, its leader becoming the President of Sardinia. A possible second round election between the two main candidates was abolished.


2004 Sardinian regional election, Council apportionment
According to the official 2001 Italian census, the 64 Council seats which must be covered by proportional representation were so distributed between Sardinian provinces.


2004 Sardinian regional election, Council apportionment
It must be underlined that this allocation is not fixed. Remained seats and votes after proportional distribution, are all grouped at regional level and divided by party lists.


2004 Saskatchewan Roughriders season
The 2004 Saskatchewan Roughriders finished in 3rd place in the West Division with a 9–9 record. They defeated the Edmonton Eskimos in the West Semi-Final, but lost the West Final to the BC Lions in overtime.


2004 Saskatchewan Scott Tournament of Hearts
The 2004 Saskatchewan Scott Tournament of Hearts women's provincial curling championship, was held January 28 to February 1 at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. The winning team of Sherry Anderson, represented Saskatchewan at the 2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts in Red Deer, Alberta,  where the team finished round robin with a  7-4 record, missing out on the playoffs, after losing a tiebreaker to Manitoba's Lois Fowler.


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup
The 2004 Crown Prince Cup was the 29th season of the Saudi premier knockout tournament since its establishment in 1957. It started on 26 February 2004 and concluded with the final on 26 March 2004.


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup
Al-Hilal were the defending champions, but were eliminated in the semi-finals by Al-Ahli.


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup
Al-Ittihad won their record-extending seventh title following a 1–0 win over derby rivals Al-Ahli in the final.


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup
The winners of the competition would have earned a place in the group stage of the 2005 AFC Champions League. However, since Al-Ittihad went on to win the 2004 AFC Champions League, they qualified for the 2005 AFC Champions League as the titleholders. Since Al-Ittihad also finished runners-up in the league, Al-Ahli, the cup runners-up, took this Champions League spot.


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup, Round of 16
The Round of 16 fixtures were played on 26, 27, 28 and 29 February 2004. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup, Quarter-finals
The Quarter-finals fixtures were played on 4 and 5 March 2004. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup, Semi-finals
The Semi-finals first legs were played on 7 and 8 March 2004 while the second legs were played on 11 and 12 March 2006. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).


2004 Saudi Crown Prince Cup, Final
The 2004 Crown Prince Cup Final was played on 26 March 2004 at the King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh between derby rivals Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad. This was the fifth Crown Prince Cup final to be held at the stadium. Previously, the two sides met twice in the final, Al-Ahli won in 2002 while Al-Ittihad won in 1958. All times are local, AST (UTC+3).


2004 Saxony state election
The 2004 Saxony state election was held on 19 September 2004 to elect the members of the 4th Landtag of Saxony. The incumbent Christian Democratic Union (CDU) government led by Minister-President Georg Milbradt lost its majority. The CDU subsequently formed a grand coalition with the Social Democratic Party (SPD), and Milbradt was re-elected as Minister-President.


2004 Saxony state election, Parties
The table below lists parties represented in the 3rd Landtag of Saxony.


2004 Saxony state election, Outcome
The most striking result of the election was the entrance of the far-right National Democratic Party (NPD) into the Landtag with 12 seats. This gained international attention. The party's support was concentrated in the rural areas; commentators attributed its success to alienation stemming from economic depression. The continuing strength of the SED successor party, the Party of Democratic Socialism, which again was the second largest party, was also notable.


2004 Saxony state election, Outcome
The CDU remained the largest party with 55 of 124 seats, but lost its majority, forcing it to find coalition partners. The most logical was the classical liberal Free Democratic Party, who entered the Landtag in the election, but a CDU–FDP government would be one seat short of the necessary majority. Cooperation with the PDS or The Greens was ideologically unfeasible. A theoretical alliance between the CDU and NPD would hold a majority, but this was out of the question. The result was a grand coalition CDU and SPD. This government outcome was later mirrored in the 2005 federal election. The CDU's Georg Milbradt remained in office as Minister-President. Notably, the NPD received two more votes on the ballot for Minister-President than it had members in the Landtag. It is presumed that two CDU Landtag members backed the NPD as a protest against the grand coalition.


2004 Scheldeprijs
The 2004 Scheldeprijs was the 91st edition of the Scheldeprijs cycle race and was held on 14 April 2004. The race was won by Tom Boonen of the Quick-Step team.


2004 Scotland rugby union tour of Oceania
The 2004 Scotland rugby union tour of down under was a series of matches played in May and June 2004 in Australia and New Zealand down under by Scotland national rugby union team.


2004 Scotland rugby union tour of Oceania
All the matches were played in Australia, except for the test with Samoa, that was played in Wellington (New Zealand)


2004 Scotland rugby union tour of Oceania, Results
Samoa: 15.Tanner Vili, 14.Lome Fa'atau, 13.Dale Rasmussen, 12.Brian Lima, 11.Sailosi Tagicakibau, 10.Roger Warren, 9.Steve So'oialo, 8.Semo Sititi (capt. ), 7.Ulia Ulia, 6.Siaosi Vaili, 5.Opeta Palepoi, 4.Leo Lafaiali'i, 3.Tamato Leupolu, 2.Jonathan Meredith, 1.Kas Lealamanu'a,  – replacements: 17.Simon Lemalu, 18.Kitiona Viliamu, 19.Michael von Dincklage, 20.John Senio, 20.John Senio, 22.David Lemi    –  No entry : 16.Loleni Tafunai, 21.Mussolini SchusterScotland: 15.Chris Paterson (capt. ), 14.Sean Lamont, 13.Ben Hinshelwood, 12.Andrew Henderson, 11.Simon Webster, 10.Gordon Ross, 9.Chris Cusiter, 8.Ally Hogg, 7.Donnie Macfadyen, 6.Jason White, 5.Stuart Grimes, 4.Scott Murray, 3.Bruce Douglas, 2.Gordon Bulloch, 1.Tom Smith,  – replacements: 16.Steve Scott, 17.Craig Smith, 18.Iain Fullarton, 19.Jon Petrie, 20.Mike Blair, 21.Dan Parks, 22.Hugo Southwell


2004 Scotland rugby union tour of Oceania, Results
Australia: 15.Joe Roff, 14.Wendell Sailor, 13.Clyde Rathbone, 12.Matt Giteau, 11.Lote Tuqiri, 10.Stephen Larkham, 9.George Gregan (capt), 8.David Lyons, 7.George Smith, 6.Radike Samo, 5.Nathan Sharpe, 4.Justin Harrison, 3.Al Baxter, 2.Brendan Cannon, 1.Bill Young,  – replacements: 16.Jeremy Paul, 17.Matt Dunning, 18.Dan Vickerman, 19.Phil Waugh, 20.Morgan Turinui, 21.Matt Burke, 22.Chris Latham Scotland: 15.Hugo Southwell, 14.Sean Lamont, 13.Ben Hinshelwood, 12.Andrew Henderson, 11.Simon Webster, 10.Dan Parks, 9.Chris Cusiter, 8.Ally Hogg, 7.Donnie Macfadyen, 6.Jason White, 5.Stuart Grimes, 4.Scott Murray (capt), 3.Bruce Douglas, 2.Gordon Bulloch, 1.Tom Smith,  – replacements: 16.Steve Scott, 17.Craig Smith, 18.Iain Fullarton, 19.Jon Petrie, 20.Mike Blair, 21.Gordon Ross, 22.Graeme Morrison


2004 Scotland rugby union tour of Oceania, Results
Australia: 15.Joe Roff, 14.Wendell Sailor, 13.Stirling Mortlock, 12.Morgan Turinui, 11.Lote Tuqiri, 10.Stephen Larkham, 9.George Gregan (capt), 8.David Lyons, 7.Phil Waugh, 6.Radike Samo, 5.Nathan Sharpe, 4.Justin Harrison, 3.Al Baxter, 2.Brendan Cannon, 1.Bill Young,  – replacements: 16.Jeremy Paul, 17.Matt Dunning, 18.Dan Vickerman, 19.George Smith, 21.Clyde Rathbone, 22.Chris Latham    –  No entry : 20.Matt HenjakScotland: 15.Hugo Southwell, 14.Sean Lamont, 13.Ben Hinshelwood, 12.Andrew Henderson, 11.Simon Webster, 10.Dan Parks, 9.Chris Cusiter, 8.Ally Hogg, 7.Donnie Macfadyen, 6.Jason White, 5.Iain Fullarton, 4.Scott Murray (capt), 3.Bruce Douglas, 2.Gordon Bulloch, 1.Tom Smith,  – replacements: 17.Craig Smith, 18.Craig Hamilton, 19.Jon Petrie, 19.Jon Petrie, 21.Gordon Ross, 22.Graeme Morrison    –  No entry: 16.Steve Scott, 20.Mike Blair


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts
The 2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts was held at the ENMAX Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta from February 21 to 29 2004. The defending champion, Colleen Jones won the right to represent "Canada" and she would go on to win her fourth straight championship. From here, she would go on to the 2004 Ford World Curling Championship where she won gold.


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Colleen Jones Third: Kim Kelly Second: Mary Anne Arsenault Lead: Nancy Delahunt Alternate: Mary Sue Radford


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Shannon Kleibrink Third: Amy Nixon Second: Glenys Bakker Lead: Stephanie Marchand Alternate: Debby Pendergast


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Georgina Wheatcroft Third: Diane McLean Second: Shellan Reed Lead: Diane Dezura Alternate: Julie Skinner


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Lois Fowler Third: Gerri Cooke Second: Maureen Bonar Lead: Lana Hunter Alternate: Allyson Stewart


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Heidi Hanlon Third: Sheri Stewart Second: Jennifer Gogan Lead: Judy BlanchardAlternate: Susan Dobson


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Cathy CunninghamThird: Peg GossSecond: Kathy KerrLead: Heather MartinAlternate: Maria Thomas-French


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Fourth: Meredith Doyle Skip: Heather Smith-DaceySecond: Laine PetersLead: Beth IskiwAlternate: Nancy MacDonald


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Sherry MiddaughThird: Kirsten WallSecond: Andrea LawesLead: Sheri Cordina Alternate: Jenn Hanna


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Suzanne GaudetThird: Susan McInnisSecond: Janice MacCallumLead: Tricia AffleckAlternate: Nancy Cameron


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Marie-France Larouche Third: Karo Gagnon Second: Annie Lemay Lead: Véronique Grégoire Alternate: Nancy Bélanger


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Sherry AndersonThird: Kim HodsonSecond: Sandra MulroneyLead: Donna GignacAlternate: Heather Walsh


2004 Scott Tournament of Hearts, Teams
Skip : Stacey StabelThird: Lisa FreemanSecond: Alana FisherLead: Debbie MossAlternate: Wendy Ondrack


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
The 2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, also known as the Bell's Cup Final for sponsorship reasons, was an association football match between Falkirk and Ross County on 7 November 2004 at McDiarmid Park in Perth. It was the 14th final of the Scottish Challenge Cup since it was first organised in 1990 to celebrate the centenary of the Scottish Football League.


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final
Falkirk emerged winners after defeating Ross County 2–1 with goals from Neil Scally and Darryl Duffy to win the tournament for a third time after winning the 1993 and 1997 finals.


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, Route to the final, Falkirk
The first round draw paired The Bairns with Ayr United at Somerset Park with the home team emerging 3–0 victors. The second round was a home game against neighbours Stirling Albion for Falkirk at Ochilview Park producing a high scoring 5–3 win to progress to the quarter-finals. The opponents drawn were Gretna at home in the quarter-finals and Falkirk won with their second 3–0 victory of the tournament. The reward for reaching the semi-final was an away game at St. Johnstone with Falkirk edging out the opponents to win 2–1 to book a place in the final. Falkirk reached the Scottish Challenge Cup final for the third time, since winning the 1993 final against St Mirren and defeating Queen of the South in the 1997 final.


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, Route to the final, Ross County
Ross County were drawn against St. Mirren at home in the first round and County produced a 2–1 victory over the club. The second round draw saw The Staggies drawn against Peterhead away from home with Ross County emerging 2–1 winners for the second consecutive game. The quarter-final draw brought with Partick Thistle all the way to Victoria Park which saw Ross County edging out a 5–3 win on penalties after a 1–1 draw after extra time to progress to the semi-finals. The opposition provided in the semi-final draw was Forfar Athletic and another home game which saw the Dingwall outfit triumph with a 5–2 victory to proceed to the Scottish Challenge Cup final for the first time in the club's history.


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, Pre-match, Analysis
Falkirk had played two games at their shared home of Ochilview Park and two away in the games preceding the final with Ross County playing a total of three games at Victoria Park and one away from home. In the process Falkirk amassed a total of thirteen goals scored and a mere four goals conceded whilst keeping two clean sheets. Ross County scored ten goals before the final and conceded a total of five, managing to keep no clean sheets.


2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, Pre-match, Analysis
Falkirk progressed winners through all four games in 90 minutes of play, whereas it took penalties before Ross County emerged as winners over Partick Thistle in the quarter-final. This was Falkirk's third time competing in the Scottish Challenge Cup final, whilst holding a 100% record after winning both the 1993 and 1997 finals. Ross County were appearing in the final for the first time in the club's history.


2004 Scottish Claymores season
The 2004 Scottish Claymores season was the tenth and final season for the franchise in the NFL Europe League (NFLEL). The team was led by head coach Jack Bicknell in his first year, and played its home games at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. They finished the regular season in sixth place with a record of two wins and eight losses.


2004 Scottish Cup Final
The 2004 Scottish Cup Final was played on 22 May 2004 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 118th Scottish Cup. The final was contested by Dunfermline Athletic and Celtic. Celtic came from behind to win the match 3–1.


2004 Scottish League Cup Final
The 2004 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 14 March 2004, at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 57th Scottish League Cup. The final was contested by Hibernian and Livingston. Livingston won the match 2–0, thanks to goals from Derek Lilley and Jamie McAllister.


2004 Scottish League Cup Final
Livingston entered administration a few weeks before the final, with the players being informed the day before they won their semi-final match against Dundee. Six players left the club immediately, but the first team squad was largely left intact ahead of the final.


2004 Scottish League Cup Final
It was the first time since Hearts' 2–1 win over Rangers in the 1998 Scottish Cup Final that a team other than the Old Firm had won a trophy in Scotland, and the first time the feat had been achieved in the League Cup since 1995 when Aberdeen beat Dundee 2–0.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election
There was a Scottish National Party leadership election in 2004 following the resignation of John Swinney as National Convener of the Scottish National Party (SNP). The election saw the return of Alex Salmond to the party fore, and a deal between Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon saw Sturgeon drop out of the leadership race and instead run for the Depute leadership on a joint campaign with Salmond. Both Salmond and Sturgeon won their respective positions in the first round.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Resignation of Swinney
Elected in 2000, Swinney had presided over a contested leadership, marred by electoral failure, with the party losing both seats and votes in the 2003 parliamentary and local elections. Following a disappointing European election result, which saw the party dropping to less than 20% of the vote, senior figures within the SNP began privately briefing against Swinney. Gil Paterson, a former MSP for Central Scotland was the first to call for Swinney's departure, with Michael Russell, a former potential campaign manager for Swinney calling for a change in approach from the SNP. Members of the SNP shadow cabinet began privately discussing removing Swinney from the leadership, and Alex Salmond advised Swinney to resign in exchange for senior party figures not calling openly for his resignation. Swinney resigned on 22 June 2004.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Salmond–Sturgeon campaign
The fight over who was to succeed Swinney saw the re-emergence of former leader Alex Salmond, who entered the race despite having repeatedly denied any ambitions to run. Most famously, Salmond quipped in June 2004 that "If nominated I'll decline. If drafted I'll defer. And if elected I'll resign." Salmond launched his campaign less than a month later, on 15 July.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Salmond–Sturgeon campaign
After Salmond announced his campaign for the leadership, Nicola Sturgeon dropped her bid, and ran instead for the Deputy Leadership. The two ran on a joint campaign. Kenny MacAskill dropped his bid for Deputy, and gave his support to Sturgeon.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Neil candidacy
Alex Neil, a member of the SNP fundamentalist grouping who ran against Swinney for the leadership in 2000 considered running again for party leader, although later pulled out of the race. Neil blamed Alex Salmond for "vetoing" his candidacy, and claimed that both Salmond and Ewing had stated they would refuse to work with him were he to have been elected. Neil claimed that this treatment was in line with the treatment of him and his supporters since the 2000 leadership election.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Neil candidacy
Neil's campaign was also undermined by two further issues; the impression amongst the party leadership that Neil allies, such as Campbell Martin, had constantly undermined Swinney's leadership, and the fact that Neil supporters had been fundamentalist SNP party members not to renew their party membership. Rules around the holding of the new leadership election meant that any members who had not renewed their membership found it difficult to register in time.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Election, Result
Ultimately the Salmond–Sturgeon campaign was successful, and both candidates won in the first round.


2004 Scottish National Party leadership election, Result
The election was the first SNP election to use the one-person-one-vote postal voting system.


2004 Seattle Mariners season
The Seattle Mariners 2004 season was their 28th, and they finished last in the American League West at 63–99. Ichiro Suzuki set the major league record for hits in a season on October 1, breaking George Sisler's 84-year-old mark with a pair of early singles.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Regular season
At the All-Star Break, the Mariners had lost nine straight and were at 32–54 (.372), seventeen games behind the division-leading Texas Rangers.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Regular season
On October 1, Ichiro Suzuki set the major league record for hits, breaking George Sisler's 84-year-old mark with a pair of early singles. It was his 258th hit of the season. Later in the game, Suzuki got another hit, giving him 259 this season and a major league-leading .373 average. Fireworks exploded after Suzuki's big hit reached the outfield, creating a haze over Safeco Field, and his teammates mobbed him at first base. The crowd of 45,573 was the ninth sellout this season.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Regular season
After the record breaking hit, Suzuki ran to the first-base seats, bowed respectfully and then shook hands with Sisler's 81-year-old daughter, Frances Sisler Drochelman, and other members of the Hall of Famer's family. Fans in downtown Tokyo watched Suzuki in sports bars and on big-screen monitors. Seattle's hitting coach that season was Paul Molitor. Sisler set the hits record in 1920 with the St. Louis Browns over a 154-game schedule. Suzuki broke it in the Mariners' 160th game. Suzuki's hit came off Ryan Drese, boosting Suzuki to 10-for-20 lifetime against him. Suzuki's sixth-inning infield single came off John Wasdin.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Regular season
After Suzuki's 258th hit, he scored his 100th run of the season when the Mariners batted around in the third, taking a 6-2 lead on six hits. Suzuki's first-inning single was his 919th hit in the majors, breaking the record for most hits over a four-year span. Bill Terry of the New York Giants set the previous record of 918 hits from 1929-32. Suzuki has 921 hits in four seasons.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Regular season, Draft
In the 2004 Major League Baseball draft, the Mariners selected Matt Tuiasosopo in the third round for their first pick overall. Out of the 48 players selected by the Mariners in 2004, 5 have played in Major League Baseball including Tuiasosopo, Rob Johnson, Mark Lowe, Michael Saunders, and James Russell.


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Player stats, Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In


2004 Seattle Mariners season, Major League Baseball Draft
The following is a list of 2004 Seattle Mariners draft picks. The Mariners took part in the June regular draft, also known as the Rule 4 draft. The Mariners made 48 selections in the 2004 draft, the first being shortstop Matt Tuiasosopo in the third round. In all, the Mariners selected 18 pitchers, 13 outfielders, 6 catchers, 6 shortstops, 3 first basemen, 1 third baseman, and 1 second baseman.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season
The 2004 Seattle Seahawks season was the franchise's 29th season in the National Football League, The third season in Qwest Field and the 6th under head coach Mike Holmgren. Finishing the season at 9–7, the Seahawks were unable to replicate the year they had prior.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season
In the Wild Card round, the Seahawks faced off against divisional rival St. Louis Rams, who swept them 2–0 in the regular season. Seattle looked to avenge on their two losses, but it was too late as Matt Hasselbeck's game-tying drive to Bobby Engram was incomplete, leading Hasselbeck to his knees and punch the turf in frustration. The Seahawks would go on to lose 20–27. The Rams, despite a mediocre 8–8 record, advanced to the Divisional round the following week, only to lose to Michael Vick's Atlanta Falcons in a 47–17 blowout.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season
On October 20, 2004, the Seahawks traded a conditional 2005 7th round pick (condition failed) to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for Jerry Rice.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Schedule, Regular season
Divisional matchups have the NFC West playing the NFC South and the AFC East.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 1: at New Orleans Saints
The Seahawks won for only the seventh time in their last eighteen road games, holding Aaron Brooks to one touchdown while forcing two New Orleans fumbles.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 2: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Seahawks defeated the Buccaneers 10–6 despite recording only nine first downs and being shut out in the second half. The Seahawks intercepted Brad Johnson and Chris Simms and limited the Bucs to just 271 total yards.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 3: vs. San Francisco 49ers
The Seahawks home opener was a 34–0 shutout of the 49ers where they intercepted Ken Dorsey twice and limited the Niners to just 175 yards. It was San Francisco's first shutout loss since losing to the Atlanta Falcons 0-7 in 1977.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 5: vs. St. Louis Rams
The Seahawks suffered their first home loss since 2002. The Rams were bullied in the first half and fell behind 24–7, but in the second half Marc Bulger threw two touchdowns as the Rams outscored Seattle 20–3; tied 27–27 the game went to overtime and Bulger threw three passes – the last a 52-yard score to Shaun McDonald and the 33–27 Rams win.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 6: at New England Patriots
A week after losing to one participant in Super Bowl XXXVI the Seahawks fell to that game's winner as the Patriots reached a league-record 20th consecutive win (regular and postseason) 30–20. Matt Hasselbeck, a former Patriots ball boy whose dad Don Hasselbeck played in Foxboro alongside Steve Grogan, threw for 349 yards but was intercepted twice.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 7: at Arizona Cardinals
Playing in Sun Devil Stadium the Seahawks' previous road woes resumed with four interceptions thrown by Matt Hasselbeck and the Seahawks limited to just 257 total yards in a 25–17 loss. Seattle erased a 16–3 gap (the go-ahead score came when Ken Lucas picked off Josh McCown and ran back a 21-yard score) but gave up a safety, then gave up a 23-yard touchdown by Emmitt Smith in the fourth quarter.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 8: vs. Carolina Panthers
Against the defending NFC champion Panthers the Seahawks erupted to 237 rushing yards and a 23–17 win. Shaun Alexander accounted for 195 rushing yards and a touchdown.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 9: at San Francisco 49ers
Despite seven penalties for 55 yards the Seahawks shot down the 49ers at Candlestick Park 42–27, rushing for 184 yards and two touchdowns alongside 285 yards and three scores from Matt Hasselbeck. The Seahawks ended the game when they intercepted Tim Rattay and ran back a 23-yard score in the fourth.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 10: at St. Louis Rams
At St. Louis the Rams won a battle of field goals 23–12, limiting Hasselbeck to just 172 yards. Hasselbeck was knocked out of the game.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins rallied from down 17–7 to tie the game, but in the fourth Michael Boulware picked off A. J. Feeley and ran back a 63-yard touchdown. Trent Dilfer started instead of Matt Hasselbeck and managed a touchdown to Jerry Rice in the 24–17 Seahawks win.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 12: vs. Buffalo Bills
The 6–4 Seahawks hosted the 4–6 Bills and Willis McGahee exploded to four touchdowns in a 38–9 Buffalo rout. Drew Bledsoe was intercepted three times but managed a touchdown to Lee Evans.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 13: vs. Dallas Cowboys
Hosting Monday Night Football the Seahawks' roller-coaster of a season continued as they fell to 6–6 to the now-5-7 Cowboys. The Hawks led 14–3 after one quarter, but in the second and third the Cowboys scored 26 points (botching a two-point attempt after Vinny Testaverde's touchdown to Terrance Copper).


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 13: vs. Dallas Cowboys
In the fourth Matt Hasselbeck (414 total yards) erupted to three touchdown drives, two of them ending in Shaun Alexander rushes, a 19-yard score to Jerheme Urban, and a two-point conversion to Darrell Jackson, but the Seahawks could not hold on to a 39–29 lead; Testaverde found Keyshawn Johnson for a 34-yard touchdown with 1:54 to go; the Cowboys kicked onsides and recovered, then four Julius Jones rushes ended in a 17-yard score with 37 seconds remaining. The Seahawks' final drive petered out and the Cowboys had the stunning 43–39 win.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 14: at Minnesota Vikings
The Seahawks rallied to beat the Vikings 27–23 on 334 yards and three touchdowns by Hasselbeck and 112 more rushing yards from Shaun Alexander. Darrell Jackson competed despite learning on game morning that his father had died; he caught ten passes for 135 yards and a go-ahead touchdown.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 15: at New York Jets
Matt Hasselbeck managed two touchdowns in the first half but the game collapsed as the NY Jets scored 24 points in the first half then shut out the Seahawks while adding two more Chad Pennington touchdowns, marred by a missed PAT. Curtis Martin rushed for 134 yards and two scores, outpacing the entire Seahawks backfield (88 rushing yards).


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 16: vs. Arizona Cardinals
Shaun Alexander accounted for 154 yards and all three Seahawks touchdowns as Seattle returned to Qwest Field and edged the five-win Cardinals 24–21. Trent Dilfer subbed for Hasselbeck but managed only 128 passing yards.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Regular season, Week 17: vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Seahawks clinched the NFC West by erasing a 17–7 Falcons lead to win 28–26. It was the second time in three seasons the Falcons made the playoffs despite losing the regular-season finale.


2004 Seattle Seahawks season, Game Summaries, Postseason
Seattle entered the postseason as the #4 seed in the NFC.


2004 Seattle Storm season
The 2004 WNBA season was the fifth season for the Seattle Storm. They captured their first title in franchise history, bringing a title back to Seattle for the first time since 1979 when the Seattle SuperSonics, the Storm's former sister team, brought a title to Seattle by beating the Washington Bullets.


2004 Seattle Storm season, Player stats
Note: GP= Games played; REB= Rebounds; AST= Assists; STL = Steals; BLK = Blocks; PTS = Points; AVG = Average


2004 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council election
Elections to Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council were held on 10 June 2004. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2003. Overall turnout was 43.9%.


2004 Segunda División B play-offs
The 2004 Segunda División B play-offs (Playoffs de Ascenso or Promoción de Ascenso) were the final playoffs for promotion from 2003–04 Segunda División B to the 2004–05 Segunda División. The four first placed teams in each of the four Segunda División B groups played the Playoffs de Ascenso and the four last placed teams in Segunda División were relegated to Segunda División B.


2004 Segunda División B play-offs
The teams play a league of four teams, divided into 4 groups. The champion of each group is promoted to Segunda División.


2004 Senior League World Series
The 2004 Senior League World Series took place from August 15–21 in Bangor, Maine, United States. Freehold Township, New Jersey defeated El Rio, California in the championship game.


2004 Serbian local elections
Local elections were held in Serbia (excluding  Kosovo) on 19 September and 3 October 2004, concurrently with the 2004 Vojvodina provincial election. This was the only local election cycle held while Serbia was a member of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro.


2004 Serbian local elections
This was the first cycle of local elections held in Serbia since the fall of Slobodan Milošević in October 2000, and the voting procedure was significantly changed from the previous cycle. Under the prior system, local assembly members were elected by first-past-the-post balloting in single-member constituencies. The 2004 elections were held under a system of proportional representation.


2004 Serbian local elections
This cycle also saw the introduction of direct election for the mayors in most of Serbia's cities and municipalities (though not in the constituent municipalities of the City of Belgrade); the mayors were elected over two rounds, with the second round of voting taking place on 3 October 2004. The direct election of mayors was later abandoned, and in future election cycles the mayors were chosen by the elected members of the local assemblies.


2004 Serbian local elections
One-third of assembly mandates were assigned to candidates from successful electoral lists in numerical order. The other two-thirds were assigned to other candidates on the same lists at the discretion of the sponsoring parties or coalitions; at least one quarter of the latter mandates were to be assigned to "members of the less represented sex on the list" (which, in practical terms, usually meant that these mandates were reserved for female candidates).


2004 Serbian local elections
The campaign saw growth in support for both the centre-left Democratic Party and the far-right Serbian Radical Party, both of which were at the time in opposition in the republican parliament.


2004 Serbian local elections
The most closely watched election was that for mayor of Belgrade. In the second round of voting, Democratic Party candidate Nenad Bogdanović narrowly defeated Aleksandar Vučić, who was at the time a member of the Radical Party.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results
Note: The first percentage column for assembly results refers to the percentage of valid votes received by each list; the second column refers to the percentage of all votes. Lists were required to receive three per cent of all votes cast to cross the electoral threshold.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, City of Belgrade
The Democratic Party won both the mayoral election and a plurality victory in the city assembly.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, City of Belgrade
Bogdanović died on 27 September 2007. He was replaced on an interim basis by Zoran Alimpić, also of the Democratic Party.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, City of Belgrade
The results of the election for the City Assembly of Belgrade were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Municipal assembly elections were held in sixteen of Belgrade's seventeen constituent municipalities. The exception was Barajevo, where a special off-year election had taken place in 2003.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The elections were generally a success for the Democratic Party, which finished first in most municipalities and ultimately attained the mayoralty in eleven. The Radicals won the mayor's offices in Zemun and Surčin, the Democratic Party of Serbia won the mayoralty in Lazarevac, and independents were chosen as mayor in Grocka and Sopot.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
There was no election for the Municipal Assembly of Barajevo in 2004.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Čukarica were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Dragan Tešić of the Democratic Party was chosen as mayor after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Grocka were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Although the Radicals technically won a plurality victory, the election did not even come close to producing a clear winner, and the next four years saw several changes in the local government.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Blažo Stojanović, elected at the head of an independent list, was chosen as mayor after the election, in an alliance with the Democratic Party, the Democratic Party of Serbia, the Serbian Renewal Movement, the Strength of Serbia Movement, and the Social Democratic Party. The coalition fell apart in mid-2005, and local Radical Party leader Dragoljub Simonović became mayor at the head of a new governing alliance. In late 2005, Stojanović was able to return as mayor with a coalition including the Socialists, the Democratic Party of Serbia, the Serbian Renewal Movement, the Social Democratic Party, and Vladan Zarić's list.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The Socialists and the Democratic Party withdrew their support in mid-2007, and Stojanović created a new coalition including the Radicals and Strength of Serbia Movement. One member of Strength of Serbia defected to the opposition in December 2007, leading to a period of confusion in which both the government and opposition claimed to control a majority of seats. This lasted until new local elections took place in May 2008.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Lazarevac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The election did not produce a clear winner. Branko Borić of the Democratic Party of Serbia was subsequently chosen as mayor.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Mladenovac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Incumbent mayor Zoran Kostić of the Democratic Party was confirmed for another term in office after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of New Belgrade were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Incumbent mayor Željko Ožegović of the Democratic Party was confirmed for another term in office after the election, with the support of thirty-eight delegates. Nenad Milenković was one of the DS candidates elected to the assembly.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Obrenovac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Although the Radical Party technically won the election, it could not command a majority of seats in the assembly. Nebojša Ćeran of the Democratic Party was selected as mayor.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Palilula were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Danilo Bašić of the Democratic Party was chosen as mayor after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Rakovica were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Bojan Milić of the Democratic Party was chosen as mayor after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Savski Venac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Tomislav Đorđević of the Democratic Party was selected as mayor after the election. A member of the Democratic Party of Serbia was chosen as deputy mayor.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Sopot were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Incumbent mayor Živorad Milosavljević of the For the Municipality of Sopot list was confirmed for another term in office after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Stari Grad were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Incumbent mayor Mirjana Božidarević of the Democratic Party was confirmed for another term in office after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Surčin were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Rajko Matović of the Radical Party was chosen as mayor after the election. After a period of political upheaval, Vojislav Janošević of the Democratic Party became mayor in November 2005.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Voždovac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Goran Lukačević of the Democratic Party was chosen as mayor after the election.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Vračar were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Incumbent mayor Milena Milošević of the Democratic Party was confirmed for another term in office after the election. Her deputy mayor was a member of the Democratic Party of Serbia. She was replaced by Branimir Kuzmanović on 13 June 2006.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Zemun were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Gordana Pop Lazić of the Radical Party was selected as mayor after the election, with support from the Socialists and the Strength of Serbia Movement.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Zvezdara were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Belgrade, Municipalities of Belgrade
Milan Popović of the Democratic Party was chosen as mayor after the election. Ljubiša Stojmirović of the Radical Party became mayor on 18 February 2005; Popović returned to office on 28 June of the same year.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
Elections were held in the one city (Novi Sad) and all eleven separate municipalities in the South Bačka District.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The City of Novi Sad comprises two municipalities (the City municipality of Novi Sad and Petrovaradin), although their powers are very limited relative to the city government. Unlike Belgrade, Niš, and Vranje, Novi Sad does not have directly elected municipal assemblies.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The Radical Party performed unexpectedly well in South Bačka, narrowly winning the mayoral contest in Novi Sad and also winning the mayoralties of five other municipalities. The Democratic Party and G17 won two mayoral contests apiece, a candidate of the People's Democratic Party won in Bečej, and independent candidate Branko Gajin won in Srbobran.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the City Assembly of Novi Sad were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The Radicals attained a working majority in the assembly with the support of the Socialists and the Democratic Party of Serbia (whose delegates aligned with the Radicals over the objections of the party's leadership). Former mayor Milorad Mirčić, who had been defeated in 2000, was re-elected to the assembly after receiving the seventh position on the Radical Party's list.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Bač were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Bačka Palanka were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The municipal assembly was not properly constituted after the election, and a new local election was held in December 2005. The Radical Party won fourteen seats in the re-vote, the Democratic Party eight seats, the Socialist Party of Serbia five seats, the Strength of Serbia Movement five seats, the Democratic Party of Serbia four seats, G17 Plus four seats, and the Serbian Renewal Movement two seats.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Bački Petrovac were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The People's Democratic Party merged into the Democratic Party of Serbia in late 2004; Predin did not participate in the merger but instead joined the Strength of Serbia Movement. He was defeated in a recall election in late 2005, and a new mayoral election was held the following year. The latter election was won by Dušan Jovanović of the Democratic Party of Serbia.


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Bečej were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Beočin were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Srbobran were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Sremski Karlovci were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Temerin were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Titel were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Vrbas were as follows:


2004 Serbian local elections, Results, Vojvodina, South Bačka District
The results of the election for the Municipal Assembly of Žabalj were as follows:


2004 Serbian presidential election
Serbia held the first round of its 2004 elections for President of Serbia on Sunday, 13 June 2004, and the second round on Sunday, 27 June 2004. Boris Tadić, the pro-western Democratic Party's candidate, was the eventual victor.


2004 Serbian presidential election, Candidates
The surprise of this election was the success shown by one of the wealthiest businessmen in Serbia, Bogoljub Karić. The Government's candidate, Dragan Maršićanin, finished in 4th place, which opened the question of new parliamentary elections in Serbia.


2004 Serbian presidential election, Candidates
In the second round, the democratic candidate Boris Tadić gained the support of every government party as well as of Bogoljub Karić.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season
Serena Williams's 2004 tennis season did not begin until Miami, due to a left knee injury which kept her off court since Wimbledon in 2003.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, NASDAQ-100 Open
Williams missed the first quarter of the season and played her first tournament at the NASDAQ-100 Open in Miami. Williams was seeded first despite the 8-month lay-off with the withdrawal of the top 5. Williams played her first match against Marta Marrero dropping only a game in just 42 minutes. In her next match, she took on Elena Likhovtseva, the pair traded sets to push it to a decider which Williams won in her fifth match point. In the Round of 16, Williams won in straight sets against young Russian Maria Sharapova.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, NASDAQ-100 Open
In the last 8, Williams dominated compatriot Jill Craybas, dropping only a single game. Williams then faced surprise semifinalist Eleni Daniilidou and won both set in four to advance to her first final in her first tournament since winning Wimbledon. In the final, Williams faced Russian Elena Dementieva. Dementieva took the first game before Williams could win the next 11 games before Dementieva could take another game. Williams then close it out in the next game to win her third Miami title in 50 minutes.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Clay Season and French Open, Bausch & Lomb Championships
Williams began her claycourt season at the Bausch & Lomb Championships where she was the second seed. Williams received a bye and then faced Mary Pierce in her first match and defeated the former Amelia Island champion in straight sets. In the third round, Williams took on Karolina Šprem and took the first set with a drop of only a game, but Šprem took the first 3 games of the second just to see Williams take 7 of the next 9 to win the match. In the last 8, Williams went against 7th seed Nadia Petrova, Williams fell in straight sets after tweaking her knee in the fifth game and making 42 unforced errors.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Clay Season and French Open, Family Circle Cup
Williams then played at the Family Circle Cup as the second seed. Williams received a bye in the first round to win in straight sets against Kelly McCain dropping only a game. Williams then withdrew from her match against Conchita Martínez with a sore left knee.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Clay Season and French Open, Internazionali BNL d'Italia
After missing a month due to knee injury, Williams came back at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Williams had a bye in the first round, she then played María Sánchez Lorenzo, Williams was a bit rusty losing the first two games in each set, but came through in straight sets. Williams then faced Dally Randriantefy, Williams only dropped four games, despite failing to serve the match at eight game of the second. In the final 8, Williams went against Svetlana Kuznetsova, after scrapping through the first set, Williams ended the match with a bagel to advance. In the semifinals, Williams fell to Jennifer Capriati in straight sets despite saving a match point, winning only four games in each set.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Clay Season and French Open, French Open
Williams came into the French Open as the second seed. She opened her campaign against Iveta Benešová and won in straight sets, including a 28-point game in the seventh game of the second set. Williams next opponent was young Russian Maria Kirilenko who was making her French Open debut. The pair traded the first two sets, with Kirilenko leading by a break in the third, Williams then broke back in the eighth game and also broke in the tenth game to take the match.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Clay Season and French Open, French Open
Williams then took on Silvija Talaja, Williams won in straight dropping only 4 games and delivering a bagel in the first set, despite making 9 double faults in the match. In the fourth  round, Williams came through with ease against Japan's Shinobu Asagoe. Williams then took on compatriot Jennifer Capriati, the two Americans traded the first two sets, which was halted by rain. The third set, saw Capriati took and early break, and Williams broke back, just to be broken again in the eight game and took initiative and served it out.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Wimbledon
Williams came into Wimbledon as the two-time defending champion. Williams defeated Zheng Jie, dropping only four games and saved all ten break points she faced. In the following round, Williams took on Stéphanie Foretz Gacon and made quick work of the first set, taking it in a bagel. Williams then took the next set with a break lead. She then continued her good run again dropping four games, with a bagel in the second against Magüi Serna. In the round of 16, Williams faced fresh faced 16-year-old Tatiana Golovin and made quick work in straight sets.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Wimbledon
In a much anticipated quarterfinal match-up against Jennifer Capriati, Williams made quick work of her adversary in a double bagel in just 42 minutes. Williams had a semifinal clash against Amélie Mauresmo, Williams dropped her first set of the tournament in a tie-break. Williams then came back by breaking the Frenchwoman at the end of the second and third set, to come through to her third Wimbledon final in a row. In the final, Williams took on surprise finalist Maria Sharapova, where Serena lost surprisingly in straight sets, handing her younger Russian foe her first slam.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, US Open Series, JPMorgan Chase Open
Williams began her US Open Series at the JPMorgan Chase Open. She received a bye in the first round as the top seed and then faced Greek Eleni Daniilidou. Williams took the first with ease, but scraped through the second in a tie-break. She then took out Arantxa Sánchez Vicario in the following round in straight sets, with a bagel in the first. In the final 8, Williams went against Russian Vera Zvonareva, after dropping the first set, Williams was able to go through 3 and 3. She then faced another Russian in Elena Dementieva and beat Dementieva in two close sets. However, in the final Williams was beaten comfortably by compatriot Lindsay Davenport, Williams winning only four games.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, US Open Series, Acura Classic and Olympics
Williams then played at the Acura Classic. She received a bye in the first round and faced Jelena Janković losing the first set in a tie-break, but taking the next two sets to advance. In the round of 16, she took on Russian Elena Bovina and won in straight sets. However, Williams withdrew prior to her quarterfinal match against Vera Zvonareva because of swelling in her left knee. Williams was bound to play at the Olympics, when she withdrew due to the same injury.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, US Open Series, US Open
Williams aiming for her third US Open title after missing last year's edition. Williams' opened up against Czech Sandra Kleinová, Williams made quick work of Kleinová, winning in straight sets in just 53 minutes. In the following round Williams faced compatriot Lindsay Lee-Waters and dropped just seven games to advance. In the third round, Williams took on quick rising 16-year-old Tatiana Golovin. Golovin broke Williams early, however Williams came back and broke in the seventh game and took the set in the twelfth game. Williams then won the second set with a single break lead.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, US Open Series, US Open
In the round of 16, Williams defeated Patty Schnyder in two comfortable sets to advance to the quarterfinals. In the last 8, Williams took on adversary Jennifer Capriati, Williams dominated the 1st set with two breaks. Capriati then came back to win the second set. Capriati then took the final set to send Williams packing. However, the match was full of intrigue as several bad calls were made in the match against Williams.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, US Open Series, US Open
An overrule was made by chair umpire Mariana Alves in Capriati's favor, even though later video review showed this to be an error (as William's shot was well-inside the court). This was one of several calls that incorrectly went against Williams throughout the match. Williams attempted to argue the call, but was not successful. Capriati won the match, but tournament officials dismissed the umpire from the tournament. The controversy renewed calls for the adoption of technology like the MacCam and Hawk-Eye systems.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, China Open
Williams's next tournament was the inaugural China Open. She received a bye in the first round and faced Dinara Safina and was pushed by her 60th-ranked opponent to a third set, which Williams won in four. In the quarterfinals, she faced Nadia Petrova; however, Petrova retired while Williams was leading by a set and a break. In the final four, Williams took on another Russian, Vera Zvonareva, and won in straight sets. In the final, Williams faced her fourth Russian opponent in US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, making Williams take on only Russians in the event.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, China Open
Kuznetsova took the first set, by breaking Williams in the tenth game. Williams then saved a match point in the second and broke her Russian foe in the eleventh game and served it out in the following game. In the third set, Williams raced through the first four game; however, Kuznetsova won four of the next five games. Williams served it out in the tenth game, to end Kuznetsova's 14-match winning streak and win her second title of the year.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, Generali Ladies Linz
After withdrawing from Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and Zurich Open, Williams chose to compete at the Generali Ladies Linz despite being unwell and hampered still by a knee injury. Williams received a bye and faced Russian Alina Jidkova. Williams lost the first set in a tie-break and eventually lost the second set and the match at two.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, WTA Tour Championships
Williams qualified for the Season Ending Championships and was placed in the Red Group with world no. 1 Lindsay Davenport, Anastasia Myskina, and Elena Dementieva. Williams played her first round robin match against 5th-ranked Dementieva. Williams scraped through in straight sets, winning the first set in a tie-break and the second set in the twelfth game. In her second round robin, Williams took on another Russian and French Open champion, Myskina. Myskina took a set and the first three games of the second set. However, Williams took six games in a row to push it to a third.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, WTA Tour Championships
Williams then took the third set in the tenth game. In her final round robin, Williams faced Davenport. Williams took the first set; however, Davenport pegged back, winning a tightly contested second set. Davenport then closed out the final set, letting Williams win only a game. Despite the loss, Williams came through to the semifinals, while Davenport was eliminated. In the semifinals, Williams took on Amélie Mauresmo, her French opponent won the first set. However, Williams came back and won the second set in a tie-break. Williams then closed out the final set at four to advance to the final.


2004 Serena Williams tennis season, Year in detail, Asian and indoor season, WTA Tour Championships
In the championship match, Williams took on Maria Sharapova in a rematch of the Wimbledon final. The pair traded the first two sets. Williams aggravated an already-existing abdominal injury at the end of the second set that limited her service motion. Williams took the first four games; however, Sharapova took the last six games, to earn her second win over the younger Williams.


2004 Shah Jalal bombing
2004 Shah Jalal bombing was a terrorist grenade attack on the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Anwar Choudhury. The High Commissioner was injured in the attack and two bystanders were killed. The attack was carried out by Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami.


2004 Shah Jalal bombing, Background
The Shah Jalal Shrine is a 700 year old Sufi site located in Sylhet, Bangladesh. Anwar Choudhury, the British high Commissioner went to visit Sylhet which was his ancestral home. He is a Bangladeshi born British Citizen. He visited the shrine on 21 May 2004. He offer prayers at the Shrine and was greeting the people who had come to see him. The shrine was bombed in January of the 2004 which resulted in the death of 5 people.


2004 Shah Jalal bombing, Attack
The bomb was thrown at the envoy when he was talking with the people present. The bomb hit him on his stomach but did not explode on impact but bounced off and landed near the feet of the District commissioner where it exploded. Three people including a police personnel were killed in the attack. Anwar Chowdhury was injured in the blast.


2004 Shah Jalal bombing, Trial
Three men including Mufti Abdul Hannan the leader of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami Bangladesh were sentenced to death in the case in 2008. The British High Commission welcomed the completion of the trial but opposed the death penalty. The motive for the attack was "to avenge the deaths of Muslims in Iraq and across the world by America and Britain" according to the police. The components of the grenades were traced to Pakistan. Mufti Abdul Hannan was hanged on 13 April 2017 for his role in the bombing along with two other, Sharif Shahedul Alam Bipul and Delwar Hossain alias Ripon, involved with the attack.


2004 Shanghai International Film Festival
The 2004 Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) was the 7th SIFF to be held and the second festival to be held on an annual basis.


2004 Sheffield City Council election
Elections to Sheffield City Council were held on 10 June 2004. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes having taken place since the last election in 2003, reducing the number of seats by 3. This election was the first all-postal vote election held, dramatically improving overall turnout by 14.4% on the previous election to 43.9%. The Labour Party kept its overall majority and continued to run the council, albeit on a much slimmer majority. Previous to the boundary changes, sitting Hillsborough councillor Peter MacLoughlin defected from the Liberal Democrats to an Independent, choosing not to contest this election.


2004 Sheffield City Council election, Election result
This result has the following consequences for the total number of seats on the Council after the elections:


2004 Shelbourne F.C. season
In the 2004 season, Shelbourne were crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions.


2004 Shelbourne F.C. season, Personnel, Managerial and backroom staff
Manager: Pat FenlonAssistant managers: Johnny McDonnell (to May 2004), Eamon Collins (from May 2004)


2004 Shelbourne F.C. season, Personnel, 2004 squad members
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2004 Shelbourne F.C. season, Results of league tables, League of Ireland Premier Division, League results summary
Last updated: November 19, 2004. Source: League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures


2004 Shelbourne F.C. season, Results of league tables, UEFA Champions League
Aggregate 2 - 2, Shelbourne won on away goals rule


2004 Shimizu S-Pulse season
The 2004 S-Pulse season was S-Pulse's thirteenth season in existence and their twelfth season in the J1 League. The club also competed in the Emperor's Cup and the J.League Cup. The team finished the season fourteenth in the league.


2004 Sidecarcross World Championship
The 2004 FIM Sidecarcross World Championship, the 25th edition of the competition, started on 21 March 2004 and finished after fourteen race weekends on 5 September 2004 with Daniël Willemsen and Kaspars Stupelis taking out the title once more. For Willemsen, it was his third world championship while it was the second for Stupelis.


2004 Sidecarcross World Championship
The season saw the cancellation of the Russian GP in Moscow on 15 August because of heavy rainfall, thereby reducing the schedule to thirteen GP's and 26 races.


2004 Sidecarcross World Championship, Overview
The 2004 season was the 25th edition of the Sidecarcross World Championship. It resulted in a third world championship for Daniël Willemsen, his second in a row with passenger Kaspars Stupelis. Five time world champion Kristers Sergis, with Sven Verbrugge as his passenger, was their main rival early on in the competition. An injury to Sergis meant however, the pair would miss five race weekends and be out of contention for the championship. After this, Willemsen and Stupelis won the championship almost undisputed with second-placed Marko Happich more than 150 points behind in second place. For the following season, 2005, Willemsen and Sergis would exchange passenger, with Sven Verbrugge returning to Willemsen, who he had raced with before, while Sergis and Stupelis would form an all-Latvian team.


2004 Sidecarcross World Championship, Overview
The fourteen GP's of the season were held in eleven countries, Spain, France (2x), Netherlands, Germany (2x), Italy, Estonia, Latvia (2x), Croatia, Bulgaria, Russia and Belgium. It was the first time that a GP was to be held in Russia.