In the first set of matches, Italy beat South Korea 9–2 and West Germany defeated the United States 9–3.

The second set saw the winners both win again (securing advancement) and the losers both lose again (resulting in elimination), as Italy prevailed over the United States 9–4 and West Germany won against South Korea 9–1.

Finally, Italy took the top spot in the group by beating West Germany 9–5 while South Korea finished last after losing to the United States 9–5.

The second set saw the winners both win again (securing advancement) and the losers both lose again (resulting in elimination), as the Soviet Union prevailed over China 9–1 and Poland won against Canada 9–3.

Finally, the Soviet Union took the top spot in the group by beating Poland 9–7 while China finished last after losing to Canada 9–7.