quarterfinal
n. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //kwˈɔːtəfˌaɪnəl// quar·ter·fi·nal
n. the round of a competition where only the top four players or teams remain. It is the third stage of a tournament before the final match.
n. a stage in a tournament where the field is reduced to four competitors or teams. It is the third round of a single-elimination bracket.
The team won their quarterfinal match easily.
After winning the quarterfinal, the team faced their toughest opponent yet in the semifinals.
The athlete's performance in the quarterfinal was a masterclass in tactical patience, allowing her to conserve energy for the high-stakes final.
From quarter + final.