ZURICH, Aug 4: Pakistan sailed into the last sixteen of the World Junior Mens Team Squash Championship in Zurich on Sunday by defeating Kuwait and Bermuda by identical margin of three matches to nil in its pool fixtures.

After a full day of final qualifying action, New Zealand and Finland emerged as the only nations to produce upsets on the second day of the biennial World Squash Federation championship being held for the first time in Switzerland.

Finland, seeded in the 17/24 group, are now sure of a top 16 finish after upsetting 16th-seeded Wales in the final encounter in Pool A.

While pool favourites Egypt — the title-holders — ensured qualification by beating Ecuador 3-0 to top the pool table, Finland fought back from a match down to beat Wales 2-1 to claim second place.

They now face second seeded Pakistan in the last sixteen round after the 2006 runners-up coasted to victory in Pool B with comprehensive wins over both Kuwait and Bermuda.—APP