The home team would secure two victories to advance to the last four of the International Fistball Association event.

They first overcame Argentina 2-0 at the ÖBV Arena to set up a quarter-final against Brazil, who beat Serbia by the same score.

Brazil had yet to lose a set at the tournament, but they ultimately fell to a 3-1 defeat to the home team as Austria booked their place in the last four.

The Brazilian team will have a second chance of reaching the semi-finals, with the tournament operating under a double elimination format.

Germany and Switzerland are set to contest the second quarter-final match.

It followed defending champions Germany beating Poland in their first knock-out match 3-0 earlier today.

Switzerland overcame Italy by the same scoreline.

Poland will meet Brazil in another knock-out match, as both teams look to keep their last four hopes alive

The tie was set up by Poland beating Italy 3-1.

The losers of the Germany and Switzerland quarter-final will face Argentina, after they beat Serbia 3-0.