Ryu Joong Il-ho, you can't make it to the semifinals on your own...Taiwan and Japan are likely to lose today.

The national baseball team, led by head coach Ryu Joong-il, won a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Dominican Republic in Premier 12 (Twelve), but it is impossible to reach the semifinals on its own.

The national team remains in third place with two wins and two losses, so the elimination may be confirmed depending on the results of other teams held today (17th).

If Japan, the leader of the group, beats Cuba with three consecutive wins, and Taiwan, the runner-up, catches Australia, Korea's chances of reaching the semifinals disappear.

Ryu Joong-il, who is on the brink, can only expect Cuba and Australia to do well today without a game.