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September 21, 2005
Asa Slam in jeopardy! Day 11
Big day in sumo today: Koto'oshu won his 11th straight, while Asashoryu and Kisenosato both lost, giving Koto'oshu a 2-match lead with only 4 days to go.
Although he will probably face Koto'oshu on Friday, Asahoryu's going to need someone else to beat him, too, to give him a chance at his 6th straight championship. Not looking good for that.
Koto'oshu looked strong in his match against Ozeki Tochiazuma (now 8-3), handling him pretty easily and pushing him backwards and out. Asashoryu couldn't do anything offensively and Aminishiki pulled a great move, tripping Asashoryu with his leg while pushing him back with his arms.
Tomorrow, Koto'oshu goes up against Hokutoriki (7-4) who has won 4 in a row. Asashoryu goes against Kotoshogiku (7-4). After that, the real matches start -- Asashoryu will face Koto'oshu on Friday, then the two Ozekis on the weekend. Koto'oshu will face Asashoryu, Chiyotaikai, and Kotomitsuki (I think). But Koto'oshu has a loss to give. At least, it will be exciting if Asasohryu beats him on Friday.
Posted by JoshHornik at September 21, 2005 12:02 PM