France was lucky to remain in third as others were unable to make headway. Indonesia also remain in fourth position with Singapore in fifth and Germany dropped out of contention with a disastrous 848. With over 140 pins advance over Canada, the Americans ended with 1031 to finish as topseed with 6373. Canada came home with 1042 to claim second spot with 6242.

Italy's Marco Reviglio, Pierpaolo De Filippi, Nicola Ponggolini, Erik Davolo and Antonio Florentino, who was 98 pins behind Indonesia, posted 1044 to secure third spot with 6132. Indonesia needed at least 946 or more to make the cut but suffered a heartbreaking 927 and failed to qualify for the semi-finals in fifth position by 17 pins. Singapore managed 958 to clinch fourth position with 6130.

France also miss out of the top four with a poor 918 in their final game. USA will meet Singapore in the first semi-final match to be played in the best-of-three Baker's format. Canada will square off with Italy in the other semi. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the championship match.

Photos by Terence Yaw in Hong Kong, China.