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South Korea qualified for the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic(WBC) for the first time in 17 years after a dramatic victory over Australia.
The national team beat Australia seven-two at Tokyo Dome on Monday, advancing to the knockout stage in Miami, Florida, as the second-ranked team in Pool C after Japan.
South Korea’s chances of qualifying for the quarter spot were thrown into doubt after the team posted a win over Czechia and two losses against Japan and Chinese Taipei.
Monday’s victory placed South Korea in a three-way tie with Australia and Chinese Taipei in the pool ranking, but it ultimately secured the ticket to Miami.
South Korea will face the winner of Pool D in the quarterfinals at Miami’s loanDepot park at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Korean Standard Time.