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2–1 with a

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Qualified teams

Preliminary round

Pool A

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Pool B

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Fifth to eighth place classification

Bracket

Cross-overs

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Seventh and eighth place

Fifth and sixth place

First to fourth place classification

Bracket

Semi-finals

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Third and fourth place

Final

Final standings

References

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