Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Italy defeated South Africa 12-3, opening the game with a 5-0 run and maintaining defensive control throughout. Goalkeeper Sofia Zampini made four of five saves before Rebecca Vighi took over, both performing well. Marta Lorefice led Italy with a hat-trick, and Italy's 33 shots surpassed South Africa's 15, underscoring their offensive dominance, including four counterattack goals.
Israel secured a 19-3 victory over Mexico, rebounding from a previous heavy defeat. The team scored six goals in the first six minutes and closed with an 8-1 final quarter run. Yara Huino and Yaheli Rokach each scored three goals, while Israel maintained a high shooting accuracy of 79.2% compared to Mexico's 18.8%.
Spain edged Turkiye 9-8 after trailing early. Despite Turkiye's initial 2-0 lead and strong power play conversions, Spain equalized and took the lead in the third quarter. Carla Garcia and Bruna Gomila scored two goals each for Spain, while Defne Keremoglu netted four for Turkiye. Spain's resilience and strength in central play secured the win.