In a rematch of the 2003 World Championships finals, Cael Sanderson (Ames, Iowa/Sunkist Kids) was defeated by Sajid Sajidov of Russia in the gold medal match at 84 kg/185 lbs. at the Ivan Yarygin Tournament in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Feb. 28.    Sajidov, the 2003 World champion, beat Sanderson, the 2003 World silver medalist, 5-3 for the title. Sanderson fell behind early in the match, and was unable to score enough takedowns to close the gap.    "We had some unbelievable matches today," said U.S. coach Mike Duroe.     Right off the bat, Sanderson shot in on a low single, and was taken down by Sajidov on a spin behind. Sajidov quickly hit a trapped arm gut wrench for two points and held Sanderson for the additional backpoint. It was 4-0 only about 20 seconds into the bout. Sanderson scored two takedowns in the second period to close it to 4-2, but a Sajidov go-behind takedown gave him his fifth and final point. Sanderson scored a final takedown for the 5-3 final score.    "It was a very tough bout," said Duroe. "Cael lost his concentration after giving up the first takedown. He lost focus and gave up three points on the turn. When you are down 4-0, it is tough to come back. Cael felt like he wrestled him better than he did at the World Championships. Cael was able to get some technique to work on him."    Earlier in the day, in the quarterfinals, Sanderson defeated World and Olympic champion Adam Saitiev of Russia, 4-3 in overtime.     The victory over Saitiev came on a low single leg by Sanderson in overtime, as the match was tied at 3-3 at the end of regulation. Sanderson jumped to a 2-0 lead, but Saitiev scored three straight points to take a 3-2 lead in the second period. Sanderson was able to tie the match with a takedown with just 15 seconds left in regulation.    "Cael was smart in a tactical point of view," said Duroe of the win against Saitiev. "It was a very tough match. He showed poise and patience the whole match."    In the semifinals, Sanderson edged Magomed Kurguliev of Kazakhstan, 3-2 in overtime. The bout ended 2-2 in regulation, and Sanderson scored a single leg takedown from the clinch position for the overtime win.    Sanderson was the only U.S. wrestler in the medal matches of the men's division, which completed the first four weight classes on Saturday.     Stephen Abas (Fresno, Calif./Sunkist Kids) was defeated in the quarterfinals at 55 kg/121 lbs., losing to Barutzhan Orazgaliev of Kazakhstan, 4-1. Orazgaliev, who is only 19 years old, is "the real deal," according to Duroe, and ended up taking second in the tournament.    In the second group of U.S. wrestlers who started competition on Saturday, only two men were able to advance through their pools: Daniel Cormier (Stillwater, Okla./Gator WC) and Dean Morrison (Colorado Springs, Colo./New York AC), both at 96 kg/211.5 lbs.  "Both looked really strong in their pools," said Duroe.    In the women's division, Marcie Van Dusen (Colorado Springs, Colo./Sunkist Kids) won her two pool matches and has qualified for the semifinals at 55 kg/121 lbs.    She scored a technical fall over Marina Kolobaeva of Russia, then stopped World silver medalist Natalia Ivashko of Russia, 9-3. Her semifinal opponent is not yet determined, pending the repechage matches in the division.    Three U.S. wrestlers have lost a bout, but are in the repechage wrestle-backs, with a chance to qualify for the semifinals: Clarissa Chun (Colorado Springs, Colo./Gator WC) at 48 kg/105.5 lbs., Jenny Wong (Colorado Springs, Colo./Sunkist Kids) at 55 kg/121 lbs. and Tela O'Donnell (Colorado Springs, Colo./Dave Schultz WC)  at 55 kg/121 lbs.     Competing in a five-athlete weight division at 72 kg/158.5 lbs. are U.S. wrestlers Iris Smith (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army) and Samantha Lang (Tualatin, Ore./Sunkist Kids). Smith has a 2-1 record after the first day, and Lang's record stands at 1-2. Smith defeated Lang in the first round by a 7-3 margin. Their final placement will be determined on Sunday.