"VAN" (Sports Desk - 09.12.2025) :: The opening day of the Classification Phase in Santiago delivered a varied storyline, ranging from dramatic finishes to dominant attacking displays. Uruguay began the day with a thrilling comeback sealed in the shoot-outs, Japan proved sharper than Korea from the spot, New Zealand produced their highest scoring output of the tournament with doubles from Greer Findlay and Pho Riana, Spain controlled their match to secure a 3–0 win, and India reaffirmed their intention to fight for ninth place. Chile, in one of the moments most warmly received by the home crowd, signed off a 6–1 victory featuring a double from Laura Müller and a high-flow offensive performance.
With all match-ups confirmed, the battle for the world title will begin on Monday as the top eight teams enter the quarter-final stage: the Netherlands will open against England, the United States meet Belgium, Australia take on China and Germany close the programme against Argentina. In parallel, the Challenger Trophy will continue to take shape with two defining fixtures that will help determine the final structure of the competition.
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