The Persians will lock horn with loser of the Netherlands and the US on Saturday in the bronze medal match.

Iran was defeated against Argentina 5-4 in Pool B in its opening match and defeated the US 8-3 and Australia 6-4 in its following matches.

Team Melli was also held against South Africa (4-4) and Czech Republic (8-8) in the group but advanced to the quarter-finals as the second team.

Iran beat Belgium 5-4 in penalty shootout on Friday to book its place in the semi-finals.

The competition started in Pretoria on February 5 and will run until February 11.