Women's Foil quarter-finals

Mostly routine stuff in the women's foil team quarters with the big guns progressing smoothly into the semis. Italy were comfortable winners against Korea 45-25 and Russia were always in control as they beat Japan 38-19 while USA beat Poland 45-22. Only France were given a decent workout as Egypt battled hard to stay in contention but eventually the French clinched the win 45-39. Semi-final line-up is Italy v. France and Russia v. USA.