Taoyuan of Taiwan took advantage of six errors by Reynosa of Mexico and scratched out runs on a bunt single and a bases-loaded walk to win 9-4 and reach the Little League World Series final on Saturday.

Up next, a matchup yesterday with Chula Vista of California, which routed San Antonio of Texas 12-2 in a U.S. pool final which ended after 3-innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.

Taiwan is in the final for the first time since it won in 1996. It was to be the first appearance for a California team since 2004.