The Netherlands, Belgium, Chinese Taipei and Russia are into the final four at the 2009 World Games korfball competition, with the Dutch odds-on favorites to win the title after thoroughly dominating its preliminary round group. The Netherlands completed its romp through Group A with a 3-0 record after defeating Australia 37-10 on Sunday, setting itself up for a semifinal encounter with Chinese Taipei, which finished second in Group B in the preliminary round. The Dutch started slowly against the Australians, having trouble with their accuracy from the field, but they eventually found their range and opened up a 13-3 lead in the first half. The Dutch had previously trounced the Czech Republic 34-10 and Russia 35-8 in group play. Russia secured the second spot in Group B and a spot in the semifinals with a dramatic 19-15 win over defending world champion Czech Republic. The Czechs held a 7-5 lead at halftime but seemed to lose their touch in the second half. Belgium clinched first place in Group B Sunday with a 26-18 win over Portugal and will face Russia in the semifinal round. Chinese Taipei earned its semifinal appearance with a 17-14 win over Great Britain after trailing at the break 7-5. It had aspirations of winning Group B, but lost to the Belgians 30-16 on Saturday. 