The Estonian team (pictured) took party in two matches, winning 45:35 against Panama then going down 44:37 against South Korea, ranked fifth in the world.

A total of 46 teams began the world championships, and as noted Estonia finished 27th and will progress no further.

The decisive matches are to be played Saturday.

The more well-known women's epee team managed ninth place overall at the same world championships; the team, reigning olympic champions, could have done with placing higher if they are to ensure qualification to next year's olympics, in Paris.

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