Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
In the U18 water polo crossovers determining quarterfinalists, Australia secured a decisive 28-4 victory over Croatia, while the Netherlands routed New Zealand 13-2. China edged Israel 14-12, and Canada defeated Italy 10-6.
Following these results, Australia will face Greece, China meets Hungary, the Netherlands plays the United States, and Canada takes on defending champion Spain in the quarterfinals.
The Netherlands displayed dominant control in their win over New Zealand, with captain Isa Verschoor scoring three goals and goalkeeper Hannah Trijsburg making ten saves. New Zealand goalkeeper Jemma McKinley tallied eleven saves.
In the China vs. Israel match, six action goals contributed to China's narrow victory, despite similar shooting statistics between the teams.