New Zealand remains in the hunt for a top 10 placing at the World Men's Team Squash Championships in Denmark.
The 10th seeded kiwis have edged to a 2-1 win over Kuwait in the playoffs for 9th-16th place.
New Zealand was on the back foot early, with kiwi number one Kashif Shuja losing the opening match to Abdullah Almezayen in straight games, going down 11-3, 11-3, 11-8 in 24 minutes.
However, Campbell Grayson got things back on track with an 11-5, 11-5, 11-3 win over Kuwait's number two player Salem Fayez Mohammed.
Martin Knight then wrapped up the victory for New Zealand, bouncing back from a game down to beat Kuwait number three Bader Al Hussaini 6-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7.
New Zealand next plays 12th seeded USA with the winner going through to the 9th place playoff.
Results...
10. New Zealand beat Kuwait 2-1
1. Kashif Shuja lost to Abdullah Almezayen 3-11, 3-11, 8-11 (24 mins)
2. Campbell Grayson beat Salem Fayez Mohammed 11-5, 11-5, 11-3 (28 mins)
3. Martin Knight beat Bader Al Hussaini 6-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 (69 mins)
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