Portugal won a low scoring duel against England to repeat their 22-14 bronze medal match victory over the same opponents when they hosted the Championships two years ago.

They triumphed 17-12 this time around in their Pool B encounter after withstanding an English charge from 10-4 down at halfway.

Pedro Correia and Tiago Luz top scored with four apiece.

The Portuguese will now face Pool A winners Belgium in the semi-final on Friday (October 28).

Belgium sealed their place at the top of the group courtesy of a 20-11 success over fourth placed Czech Republic today.

Catalonia sealed second place behind them after a similarly impressive 21-16 victory over Germany.

They trailed 4-3 after the first quarter and were locked at 7-7 at halfway before they eventually battled clear.

Jose Luis Jurado and Olga Gandia each scored four times.

Jessica Lechuga managed five.

The Catalans will now face the toughest of tasks in the form of a semi-final against hosts and five-time defending champions, The Netherlands.