In Group A, the Iranian team beat the host 12-8.

Aleksandar Ciric’s men, who had defeated Uruguay 15-8 and Tunisia 10-8 in the first two matches, advanced to the next stage as the first team.

Group B consists of Peru, Singapore, Austria and Saudi Arabia.

The competition has welcomed eight promising teams for a six-day tournament from Oct. 17 to 22 in Gzira, Malta.

The last edition back in 2015 in Tehran (IRI) was won by the host country team, while Uruguay took silver and Austria bronze.

Uzbekistan won the 2013 edition of the Development Trophy in Kuwait City, Egypt and Saudi Arabia came second and third respectively.

The Iranian team had already defeated Uruguay in Group A.

Aleksandar Ciric’s men will face host Malta on Thursday in its last group stage match.

Group B consists of Peru, Singapore, Austria and Saudi Arabia.

The competition has welcomed eight promising teams for a six-day tournament from Oct. 17 to 22 in Gzira, Malta.

The last edition back in 2015 in Tehran (IRI) was won by the host country team, while Uruguay took silver and Austria bronze.

Uzbekistan won the 2013 edition of the Development Trophy in Kuwait City, Egypt and Saudi Arabia came second and third respectively.