Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Spain advanced to the fifth-place playoff after defeating Croatia 18-14 in the classification semifinals. Despite missing key players, Spain put in a commanding performance, with Pol Daura and Unai Biel each scoring four goals and Roger Tahull adding three. Croatia's Vlaho Pavlic led his team with seven goals, while captain Mauro Cubranic made 11 saves in goal. Spain gained control early, overcoming a 1-3 deficit to take a 3-1 lead and maintained the advantage throughout the match.
In the other classification semifinal, Montenegro beat Georgia 18-16 in a close contest. Montenegro built a quick 3-0 lead within four minutes, but Georgia kept the match close with consistent scoring. Montenegro held on for the win and will face Spain for fifth place.
These classification matches were part of the Day 4 schedule, setting up a final contest for fifth place between Spain and Montenegro after their victories over Croatia and Georgia.