semifinal

A match, competition, or examination that precedes the final one.

One of the two competitions of the next to the last round in an elimination tournament.

A playoff in the round with only four players or teams left, the stage before the final.

A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.

one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament