The last match of the day started fairly equal, with Italy not hesitating to take initiatives. They held the Austrians at bay during most of the first quarter, but could not prevent them from opening the score by Alexander Bele in the 14th minute. Italy had their lone scoring chance of the period on a penalty-corner, well deflected by Michael Mäntler, then Austria added two powerful penalty-corner goals by Michael Körper in the 19th minute and Dominic Uher in the 30th minute, building a solid lead at the halfway mark.

Italy were rewarded for their perseverance with a superb goal in the opening minute of second half, Giulio Ferrini mystifying the Austrian goal-keeper from close range after a cross from the left, triggering exuberant celebration in the Italian ranks.

Austria had the proceedings well under control but could not untangle themselves from the pressing of the feisty Italians, who kept their structure throughout the match. Francesco Padovani in the Italian goal made a couple of superb saves on penalty-corners, Austria played short on a yellow card for a while and committed some unforced errors, and the score did not evolve until the end, with a deserved but certainly narrower win than expected for Austria.