This is really an exciting match. _______ the game?

It’s natural that I didn’t recognize her immediately I saw her. _______, it’s almost 5 years since we met last. 

 I lost my way in complete darkness and, ____ matters worse, it began to rain.

 The student did not catch the last bus, _______, it began to rain cats and dogs.

Remember to do this in time of H1N1 ---         constantly the windows to let fresh air enter and move around inside, and avoiding the access to the crowds, a necessity everyday.