The Hispanics make their debut in the pre-Olympic with a quick victory against Bahrain. The team quickly dispatches a rival weakened by sanctions (39-27) and faces a key duel against Slovenia this Friday.

A victory would leave Paris one step away, or even already confirmed. A defeat would trigger the red flag for Sunday's game against Brazil. The Asians could only respond with Ali Eid's seven goals in as many shots and Hesham's saves (13). The final result served Spain as a buffer in case the total goal difference was the tiebreaker on Sunday.