The Australian men's water polo team will face Brazil in the quarter-finals of the FINA World League Super Finals in Dubai, despite losing 10-8 to Canada.
The Aussie Sharks, who have a win and two losses, finished second in their side of the draw behind world champions Hungary.
Canada and USA made up a three-way tie for the second spot, but Australia went through on the goal differential.
The Sharks will now face the improving Brazilian side in the sudden death quarter-finals.
The match against Brazil will hold special meaning for Australian head coach Elvis Fatovic, who'll come up against his coaching mentor Ratko Rudic.
The pair, with Rudic as head coach and Fatovic as his assistant, guided Croatia to the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympic Games, a triumph that gave Rudic his fourth Olympic gold with three countries.
Australia's game against Brazil is scheduled for 9.50pm (AEST) on Thursday.
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