UAE had to beat Russia to advance further in the tournament; Japan also needed a victory whilst hoping that Brazil would defeat Mexico in the other group match which, in the event, was won by the Brazilians 7-1.
Iran, the third Asian team in the competition, suffered a similar fate crashing out after losing all their three group matches.
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