It's a perfect microcosm of the unique world of DODDS-Europe Division III soccer.

Entering the final day of the three-day boys and girls small school tournament, six schools hailing from five different countries remain in contention to claim a European championship.

A busy day of boys action Wednesday ended with two Italian teams, Sigonella and Florence, set to meet for the Division III crown.

Fourth seed Sigonella beat Menwith Hill 3-1 in one semifinal, ending the Mustangs' hopes of a championship in the school's final year. Third-seeded Florence blanked top seed Alconbury in the other.

Florence won the teams' regular season meeting 2-1; Sigonella is the defending Division III champion.

Four teams remain alive in the girls bracket, which won't determine its championship game participants until Thursday. The semifinals start at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the 3 p.m. title match.

Top seed Alconbury cruised through preliminary play and received a bye to the semifinals. The Dragons will take on sixth-seeded Incirlik, which edged Sigonella 2-1 in a shootout Wednesday to advance to the final four.

The other semifinal pits third seed Brussels against No. 5 Baumholder. Both teams advanced via quarterfinal shutouts Wednesday; Brussels blanked Ankara 3-0, while Baumholder beat Florence 2-0.

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