In the matches in the last 32 stage of the men's foil teams, Denmark thrashed New Zealand 45-12 and Japan were even more ruthless in disposing of South Africa 45-10. Egypt beat Hong Kong 45-34, Slovakia beat Czech Republic 45-31, Hungary beat Brazil 45-35 and Belarus beat Portugal 45-39. In the closest match of the round Russia just edged past Holland 45-43.
The last 16 matches are:
Italy v Slovakia
Poland v Great Britain
Korea v Hungary
China v Belarus
France v Russia
Ukraine v Denmark
Canada v Japan
USA v Egypt
Photo courtesy of Denise Wilson