The final group matches of the 2018 International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport (IWAS) Powerchair Hockey World Championships took place on Friday (28 September), with teams advancing to the semi-finals in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.

Defending champions the Netherlands finished top of group A after a 4-0 win over hosts Italy, but only on goal difference.

Italy breathed a sigh of relief after Switzerland took on newcomers Canada in the group. A 25-0 win was only enough to see the Swiss finish third with more goals conceded.

The Dutch and Italians have similar form heading into the semi-finals with two wins and one loss each.

In group B the Germans posted a strong 10-1 performance over Belgium. They then went onto triumph against Australia 11-1 to top the group and stay unbeaten in the tournament.

Denmark are the second team to advance to the semi-finals having also won their game against Australia 17-1 on Friday.

Italy will go for a place in the final when they meet Germany in the semi-final at 17.00 (CET) on Saturday (29 September).

The Netherlands will face Denmark at 14.30.

In the play-offs for 5^th-6^th place Switzerland v Australia and Belgium v Canada are the fixtures.

Eight teams are competing – Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Australia, Germany and Switzerland.

The 2018 IWAS Powerchair Hockey World Championships run from 24-30 October.

Live coverage, results and more information is available at the official Championships website.