Canada clinched a dramatic 5-4 victory over Italy, securing their spot in the Super Round. The hosts took a 4-3 lead in the bottom of the seventh inning. Caitlyn Wong drove in the winning run, sealing the win for Canada. Sara Groenewegen handled the three outs in the seventh inning to earn the victory.

World No. 6, Italy, was just three outs away from achieving a historic result in the Women's Softball World Cup. The Azzurre have never finished in the top four and were leading 4-3 in the bottom of the seventh inning. 

However, World No. 5, Canada, scored two runs in that thrilling final inning, winning 5-4 and joining the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands in the Super Round.

With this victory, Canada advances to the Super Round with a 0-1 record, while Italy will compete in the Placement Round starting with a 1-0 record.