Overview

• The group phase concluded at Estadio Aldo Cantoni with FC Barcelona and OC Barcelos winning their groups and Sporting and Centro Valenciano advancing as runners-up.
• Barcelona beat Sporting 3-1 to close Group A, securing a perfect nine points while Sporting moved on in second place.
• OC Barcelos defeated Melbourne 7-5 to complete a three-win sweep of Group B, and Centro Valenciano topped HC San Jorge 7-2 to clinch the other semifinal berth.
• Andes Talleres edged Olimpia 6-5 in an all-Argentine matchup, but neither team progressed beyond the first round.
• Saturday’s semifinals are scheduled for 19:00 and 21:30 local time, with the final set for Sunday at 20:30.