The top two teams from both group A and B are placed into a group where 3 of the 4 teams will qualify to the quarterfinals. Each team plays 2 games at this stage against their other 2 opponents, as they have already played against one of them. The score and points from the other previous games are then carried over and accounted for in group standings. The top 3 teams advance to the quarterfinals, and the 4th team is eliminated from the tournament.
