Pinheiros beats Ballester to reach handball quarterfinals

Pinheiros defeated Argentine club Ballester 28‑20 in the final round of the Sul‑Centro Men's Handball group stage, securing second place in Group A and a place in the quarter‑finals. The match saw a close first half (11‑9) before Pinheiros pulled ahead with a 17‑11 second‑half surge. Philipp Seifert was named the standout player. Pinheiros now looks to add a fourth title to its record, with quarter‑final pairings to be decided by draw.

The victory ensures the Brazilian side progresses in the regional competition, while Ballester's loss ends its campaign in the group phase.