Brazil's Paulista University had already guaranteed a first-place finish in Group A, prior to their meeting with Sydney University.

The Australian team required a victory in their final group match to stand a chance to advancing as runners-up.

But they fell short, defeated 4-0 by Paulista University.

The result helped Beijing Normal University advance into second place.

The Chinese team recorded a comfortable win over the University of Lausanne, who had suffered back-to-back 17-0 defeats to conclude a difficult group campaign.

University of Ottawa were confirmed Group B winners following their 4-2 victory over the University of Asian Scholars.

Delaney Rickert-Hall scored in the opening minute of the match for the University of Ottawa, who finished the first half with a 3-1 lead.

Both teams scored a goal apiece in the second half.

The University of Asian Scholars ended as group runners-up after suffering their first defeat of the competition.

Donghua University and Siberian Federal University played out a goalless draw to conclude the group stage with a point.

Paulista University will face the University of Asian Scholars in the semi-finals, while University of Ottawa play Beijing Normal University.

The men's competition resumes tomorrow.