Ryann Neushul and Bayley Weber were the US’s top scorers with four goals each, while Alexis Liebowitz and Jewel Roemer chipped in with three apiece.

Germany struggled to get the ball in hand in front of goal and managed just 10 shots in the match.

The US will now go on to face Russia, winners of Group A, in the last eight tomorrow.

Also progressing through to the last eight today was Spain, who registered a 14-7 win over Australia.

Alejandra Aznar was key to Spain’s success, scoring seven goals, including four in the second quarter to go with her two from the first period.  

Awaiting Spain in the quarter-finals are Greece, who ensured their place at the top of Group C yesterday ahead of the US.

China and Italy complete the line-up thanks to win over Canada and hosts New Zealand respectively.

Sanfeng Nong top scored for China with three goals in a 12-9 victory over Canada, while Elena Altamura's hat-trick helped Italy defeat New Zealand 15-9.

Next up for China are Group B winners The Netherlands. 

Standing between Italy and the semi-finals are Group D table toppers Hungary. 

In the first match of the day, Mexico were condemned to 15^th and last place after suffering a 24-6 loss against Japan.

Japan will play South Africa in the 13th-place play-off tomorrow, prior to the ninth to 12th-place classification round matches between Germany and Australia and Canada and New Zealand.

They will be followed by the four quarter-finals.