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Aki Day 7: Goeido moves within 2 wins of holding on to ozeki status
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Goeido is two wins away from retaining his ozeki rank after defeating fifth-ranked maegashira Shodai at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Goeido, who needs a winning record to stay an ozeki after this tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan, overpowered Shodai (4-3) to roll to his sixth straight-victory after losing on opening day.
With three yokozuna and two ozeki out of the meet for the first time in nearly a century, Goeido is now second in rank behind only yokozuna Harumafuji (4-3), who won for the second day in a row by ushering Shohozan (4-3) out of the ring.
A day earlier, Goeido dealt rising No. 3 maegashira Onosho (6-1) his first defeat of the basho and followed up Saturday with another swift win, this time against Shodai, who was completely at the ozeki's mercy.
On Sunday, the midpoint of the 15-day tournament, Goeido will face komusubi Tamawashi (3-4), against whom he holds a 5-6 career record.
Joining Goeido at the top with six wins are Onosho, who beat second-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji (3-4), No. 11 Daieisho and No. 12 Daishomaru, who toppled Sadanoumi (0-2-5) and Tokushoryu (1-6), respectively.
With victory over fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan, Harumafuji has managed to move back ahead in the win column but had lost three straight until Friday, when the Mongolian steadied his ship by getting the better of No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu (5-2).
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Goeido is two wins away from retaining his ozeki rank after defeating fifth-ranked maegashira Shodai at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Goeido, who needs a winning record to stay an ozeki after this tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan, overpowered Shodai (4-3) to roll to his sixth straight-victory after losing on opening day.
With three yokozuna and two ozeki out of the meet for the first time in nearly a century, Goeido is now second in rank behind only yokozuna Harumafuji (4-3), who won for the second day in a row by ushering Shohozan (4-3) out of the ring.
A day earlier, Goeido dealt rising No. 3 maegashira Onosho (6-1) his first defeat of the basho and followed up Saturday with another swift win, this time against Shodai, who was completely at the ozeki's mercy.
On Sunday, the midpoint of the 15-day tournament, Goeido will face komusubi Tamawashi (3-4), against whom he holds a 5-6 career record.
Joining Goeido at the top with six wins are Onosho, who beat second-ranked maegashira Hokutofuji (3-4), No. 11 Daieisho and No. 12 Daishomaru, who toppled Sadanoumi (0-2-5) and Tokushoryu (1-6), respectively.
With victory over fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan, Harumafuji has managed to move back ahead in the win column but had lost three straight until Friday, when the Mongolian steadied his ship by getting the better of No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu (5-2).
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Aki Day 8: Goeido, Onosho, Daishomaru in 3-way lead at Autumn meet
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Published: 17 September 2017
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Ozeki Goeido and rank-and-filers Onosho and Daishomaru each improved his record to 7-1 on Sunday to retain a share of the lead midway through the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido took little time to bulldoze Mongolian komusubi Tamawashi (3-5) out of the dohyo ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo and now needs one more win to secure a winning record at the 15-day meet to remain in sumo's second-highest rank.
Goeido evened his head-to-head against Tamawashi to 6-6.
No. 3 maegashira Onosho weathered an attempted throw by top maegashira Tochinoshin (1-7) and pulled the Georgian down by the shoulders onto his hands and knees in their first career meeting.
Onosho, who upset yokozuna Harumafuji and ozeki Terunofuji at this tourney, has lost only to Goeido so far. The 20-year-old is set to fight No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu, whom he has not yet beaten in two bouts.
Earlier, No. 12 maegashira Daishomaru absorbed Takekaze's charge and slapped the 10th-ranked maegashira down by the back of his head to his sixth loss.
The other overnight leader, Daieisho, dropped into a four-way tie at 6-2 after the No. 11 maegashira lost to 14th-ranked Okinoumi (4-4).
The three other wrestlers with six wins so far are No. 3 Chiyotairyu, who defeated fifth-ranked Shodai (4-4), and the two No. 9 maegashira, Takanoiwa and Arawashi.
In the day's last bout, Harumafuji (5-3) had little trouble executing an overarm throw against Bulgarian No. 2 maegashira Aoiyama (0-1-7), who competed for the first time at this tournament after sitting out the first week.
Ozeki Terunofuji, who withdrew from the tourney Friday with a left knee injury, will not be returning and is certain to drop down a rank to sekiwake as he was fighting in a demotion-threatened "kadoban" status for the fifth time and could manage only one win.
His stablemaster, Isegahama, said the 25-year-old Mongolian, who was promoted to sumo's second highest rank for the July 2015 Nagoya tourney, cannot walk yet and will set his sights on the next tourney in November, where 10 wins will reinstate him as an ozeki.
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Ozeki Goeido and rank-and-filers Onosho and Daishomaru each improved his record to 7-1 on Sunday to retain a share of the lead midway through the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido took little time to bulldoze Mongolian komusubi Tamawashi (3-5) out of the dohyo ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo and now needs one more win to secure a winning record at the 15-day meet to remain in sumo's second-highest rank.
Goeido evened his head-to-head against Tamawashi to 6-6.
No. 3 maegashira Onosho weathered an attempted throw by top maegashira Tochinoshin (1-7) and pulled the Georgian down by the shoulders onto his hands and knees in their first career meeting.
Onosho, who upset yokozuna Harumafuji and ozeki Terunofuji at this tourney, has lost only to Goeido so far. The 20-year-old is set to fight No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu, whom he has not yet beaten in two bouts.
Earlier, No. 12 maegashira Daishomaru absorbed Takekaze's charge and slapped the 10th-ranked maegashira down by the back of his head to his sixth loss.
The other overnight leader, Daieisho, dropped into a four-way tie at 6-2 after the No. 11 maegashira lost to 14th-ranked Okinoumi (4-4).
The three other wrestlers with six wins so far are No. 3 Chiyotairyu, who defeated fifth-ranked Shodai (4-4), and the two No. 9 maegashira, Takanoiwa and Arawashi.
In the day's last bout, Harumafuji (5-3) had little trouble executing an overarm throw against Bulgarian No. 2 maegashira Aoiyama (0-1-7), who competed for the first time at this tournament after sitting out the first week.
Ozeki Terunofuji, who withdrew from the tourney Friday with a left knee injury, will not be returning and is certain to drop down a rank to sekiwake as he was fighting in a demotion-threatened "kadoban" status for the fifth time and could manage only one win.
His stablemaster, Isegahama, said the 25-year-old Mongolian, who was promoted to sumo's second highest rank for the July 2015 Nagoya tourney, cannot walk yet and will set his sights on the next tourney in November, where 10 wins will reinstate him as an ozeki.
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Good sumo over the weekend. A lot of heavy slap fest and some blood. I'm looking for some dark horses to come up in standings in the second half of this tourney.
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Aki Day 9: Goeido takes sole lead at Autumn meet, holds on to ozeki rank
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Published: 18 September 2017
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Ozeki Goeido won his eighth straight bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday to take sole lead and secure his status in sumo's second-highest rank.
Goeido (8-1), who would have faced demotion with a losing record in the 15-day event, appeared uncharacteristically cautious against No. 2 maegashira Aoiyama (0-2 with seven rest days due to injury) but thrust the Bulgarian down after sidestepping his charge at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
No. 3 maegashira Onosho and 12th-ranked Daishomaru, who began the day in a three-way tie for the lead, lost their ninth-day matches to fall one win back of Goeido.
Onosho fell on all fours after a viciously attacking third-ranked Chiyotairyu took a subtle step to his right before slapping the up-and-coming 20-year-old down to the dirt, leaving both wrestlers at 7-2. Onosho has lost all three of his career meetings against Chiyotairyu.
Daishomaru's determined slapping and shoving had no effect on Takarafuji (6-3), and the larger No. 8 maegashira shoved him out of the dohyo ring.
No. 9 Takanoiwa is the fourth wrestler at 7-2 after he slapped down 14th-ranked Endo (5-4).
In the day's last bout, yokozuna Harumafuji picked up his fourth straight win by making a low charge against Shodai (4-5) and edging the fifth-ranked maegashira out of the ring.
Harumafuji, the only grand champion competing at this tourney, sits two wins behind Goeido along with four other wrestlers, including rank-and-filers Arawashi, Daieisho and Asanoyama.
The Autumn meet is missing three yokozuna -- Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato -- and two ozeki -- Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Ozeki Goeido won his eighth straight bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday to take sole lead and secure his status in sumo's second-highest rank.
Goeido (8-1), who would have faced demotion with a losing record in the 15-day event, appeared uncharacteristically cautious against No. 2 maegashira Aoiyama (0-2 with seven rest days due to injury) but thrust the Bulgarian down after sidestepping his charge at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
No. 3 maegashira Onosho and 12th-ranked Daishomaru, who began the day in a three-way tie for the lead, lost their ninth-day matches to fall one win back of Goeido.
Onosho fell on all fours after a viciously attacking third-ranked Chiyotairyu took a subtle step to his right before slapping the up-and-coming 20-year-old down to the dirt, leaving both wrestlers at 7-2. Onosho has lost all three of his career meetings against Chiyotairyu.
Daishomaru's determined slapping and shoving had no effect on Takarafuji (6-3), and the larger No. 8 maegashira shoved him out of the dohyo ring.
No. 9 Takanoiwa is the fourth wrestler at 7-2 after he slapped down 14th-ranked Endo (5-4).
In the day's last bout, yokozuna Harumafuji picked up his fourth straight win by making a low charge against Shodai (4-5) and edging the fifth-ranked maegashira out of the ring.
Harumafuji, the only grand champion competing at this tourney, sits two wins behind Goeido along with four other wrestlers, including rank-and-filers Arawashi, Daieisho and Asanoyama.
The Autumn meet is missing three yokozuna -- Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato -- and two ozeki -- Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Wow, Chiyotairyu has Onosho's number, lost all three of is career meetings to him. I guess Onosho is showing his youth and inexperience here.
Good matches on Day 9. I found the Shohozan vs Ichinojo match amusing when the announcer says, "Ichinojo has regressed to sluggish plotting sumo."
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Ichinojo looked good in his first couple of basho but he has become too heavy and lethargic.
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Aki Day 10: Ozeki Goeido remains alone at the top in Tokyo
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Ozeki Goeido remains the act to beat after he improved to 9-1 on Tuesday with five days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido has been an extremely tricky opponent so far in the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, feinting and dodging his way to several of the victories he badly needed here. After suffering a losing record in July in Nagoya, Goeido entered this tournament needing eight wins to secure his ozeki status.
But this time, instead of a feint, Goeido launched a frontal assault on komusubi Tochiozan (3-7), waiting until his opponent was off balance near the straw before outflanking him and shoving him out with a flurry of blows.
The win left Goeido leading by one win over No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu (8-2), who was left gasping for breath after securing his eighth win.
Top-ranked maegashira Tochinoshin (1-9) exploited an early opening to push Chiyotairyu back to the straw but could not finish what he started.
A stalemate appeared in the making until Tochinoshin broke it by hoisting up Chiyotairyu off his feet. When that move fizzled, however, Chiyotairyu tried the same thing and made a go of it. He lifted Tochinoshin to the edge of the straw and shoved him out to remain in the thick of the championship race.
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku (6-4) outlasted up-and-coming No. 3 maegashira Onosho to hand him his third loss and knock him two wins back of the lead.
With the wrestlers trying to wrap up each other's arms, the youngster appeared at a loss about how to proceed, while Kotoshogiku, currently a No. 1 maegashira, was able to gain some leverage and topple his opponent.
In the day's final bout, yokozuna Harumafuji was dealt his fourth loss when he was slapped to the surface by No. 5 maegashira Takakeisho, both standing at 6-4.
The tournament has been noticeable by the absence of five top wrestlers following the withdrawal of three yokozuna Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato and two ozeki Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Ozeki Goeido remains the act to beat after he improved to 9-1 on Tuesday with five days remaining at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido has been an extremely tricky opponent so far in the 15-day event at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, feinting and dodging his way to several of the victories he badly needed here. After suffering a losing record in July in Nagoya, Goeido entered this tournament needing eight wins to secure his ozeki status.
But this time, instead of a feint, Goeido launched a frontal assault on komusubi Tochiozan (3-7), waiting until his opponent was off balance near the straw before outflanking him and shoving him out with a flurry of blows.
The win left Goeido leading by one win over No. 3 maegashira Chiyotairyu (8-2), who was left gasping for breath after securing his eighth win.
Top-ranked maegashira Tochinoshin (1-9) exploited an early opening to push Chiyotairyu back to the straw but could not finish what he started.
A stalemate appeared in the making until Tochinoshin broke it by hoisting up Chiyotairyu off his feet. When that move fizzled, however, Chiyotairyu tried the same thing and made a go of it. He lifted Tochinoshin to the edge of the straw and shoved him out to remain in the thick of the championship race.
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku (6-4) outlasted up-and-coming No. 3 maegashira Onosho to hand him his third loss and knock him two wins back of the lead.
With the wrestlers trying to wrap up each other's arms, the youngster appeared at a loss about how to proceed, while Kotoshogiku, currently a No. 1 maegashira, was able to gain some leverage and topple his opponent.
In the day's final bout, yokozuna Harumafuji was dealt his fourth loss when he was slapped to the surface by No. 5 maegashira Takakeisho, both standing at 6-4.
The tournament has been noticeable by the absence of five top wrestlers following the withdrawal of three yokozuna Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato and two ozeki Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Big win for Takakeisho. He was fearless against the yokozuna. Chiyotairya and Goeido had a good day too. Ichinojo continues his inconsistent sumo.
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Aki Day 11: Goeido moves 2 wins clear of field at Autumn sumo
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Published: 20 September 2017
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Ozeki Goeido capitalized on a slip-up by his closest rival to move two wins clear at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
After Chiyotairyu crashed to a third defeat, Goeido (10-1) took full advantage in the day's penultimate bout, getting both hands on the front of Mitakeumi's (5-6) belt and surging forward to force him over the straw bales.
Goeido, who won his first career title with a 15-0 mark at this tournament last year, looks a good bet to take home the championship hardware in the absence of a number of top wrestlers.
The field has been weakened following the withdrawal of three yokozuna, Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato, and two ozeki, Takayasu and Terunofuji.
Komusubi Tamawashi (5-6) outgrappled Chiyotairyu and bundled the third-ranked maegashira out of the ring. Chiyotairyu shares second place with Asanoyama and Takanoiwa at 8-3.
Asanoyama, a No. 16 maegashira, kicked off the day's action in the top flight by shoving out 13th-ranked Kaisei (6-5), securing a majority of wins on his debut in the makuuchi division in the process.
Ninth-ranked Takanoiwa slapped down 12th-ranked Daishomaru (7-4), but ninth-ranked Mongolian maegashira Arawashi fell a further win off the pace, dropping to 7-4 after getting forced out by 14th-ranked Endo (7-4).
In the day's finale, lone yokozuna Harumafuji (7-4) took out sixth-ranked maegashira and fellow Mongolian Ichinojo (6-5) with pulling overarm throw.
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Ozeki Goeido capitalized on a slip-up by his closest rival to move two wins clear at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
After Chiyotairyu crashed to a third defeat, Goeido (10-1) took full advantage in the day's penultimate bout, getting both hands on the front of Mitakeumi's (5-6) belt and surging forward to force him over the straw bales.
Goeido, who won his first career title with a 15-0 mark at this tournament last year, looks a good bet to take home the championship hardware in the absence of a number of top wrestlers.
The field has been weakened following the withdrawal of three yokozuna, Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato, and two ozeki, Takayasu and Terunofuji.
Komusubi Tamawashi (5-6) outgrappled Chiyotairyu and bundled the third-ranked maegashira out of the ring. Chiyotairyu shares second place with Asanoyama and Takanoiwa at 8-3.
Asanoyama, a No. 16 maegashira, kicked off the day's action in the top flight by shoving out 13th-ranked Kaisei (6-5), securing a majority of wins on his debut in the makuuchi division in the process.
Ninth-ranked Takanoiwa slapped down 12th-ranked Daishomaru (7-4), but ninth-ranked Mongolian maegashira Arawashi fell a further win off the pace, dropping to 7-4 after getting forced out by 14th-ranked Endo (7-4).
In the day's finale, lone yokozuna Harumafuji (7-4) took out sixth-ranked maegashira and fellow Mongolian Ichinojo (6-5) with pulling overarm throw.
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Onosho has lost the fire he had in the first half of this tourney. Goeido looks on track to get the Emperor's Cup on Sunday. Takakeisho has been strong in this second half.
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Given that Goeido is two wins ahead, he will probably clinch the championship either tomorrow or Saturday.
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Aki Day 12: Goeido still 2 wins clear despite shock defeat
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Published: 21 September 2017
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Ozeki Goeido stayed on course for his second career championship at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, despite a surprise second defeat at the hands of fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan.
The loss in the day's penultimate bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan saw Goeido drop to 10-2, but defeats to his three closest challengers -- rank-and-filers Asanoyama, Takanoiwa and Chiyotairyu -- mean he is still two wins clear with three days of the 15-day tournament left.
A total of 10 wrestlers including lone yokozuna Harumafuji, who scored a force-out win against komusubi Tamawashi (5-7) in the day's finale, are tied for second with 8-4 records.
After twice jumping the gun at the tachiai charge, Shohozan (6-6) got off to a good start and kept Goeido at bay with a series of slaps and next thrusts.
Goeido tried in vain to pull Shohozan down but the maegashira stayed on his feet and then sidestepped the ozeki before slapping him down for the win.
Goeido, who won his first career title with a 15-0 mark at this tournament last year, faces fifth-ranked maegashira Takakeisho on Friday.
The Sakaigawa stable grappler came into the tournament needing to win eight bouts to retain his ozeki rank. But he has enjoyed a strong showing so far and, with many of sumo's top wrestlers sidelined with injuries, is still the favorite to win the championship.
The field has been weakened by the withdrawal of three yokozuna, Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato, and two ozeki, Takayasu and Terunofuji.
Asanoyama, a No. 16 maegashira making his debut in the top makuuchi division, was outmuscled by ninth-ranked Arawashi (8-4), who rebounded from defeat a day earlier and secured a winning record.
Ninth-ranked Takanoiwa got thrust down by 14th-ranked Okinoumi (6-6), and former ozeki Kotoshogiku (8-4) then made short work of third-ranked Chiyotairyu, taking him down straight after the charge with a tsukiotoshi thrust.
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Ozeki Goeido stayed on course for his second career championship at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday, despite a surprise second defeat at the hands of fourth-ranked maegashira Shohozan.
The loss in the day's penultimate bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan saw Goeido drop to 10-2, but defeats to his three closest challengers -- rank-and-filers Asanoyama, Takanoiwa and Chiyotairyu -- mean he is still two wins clear with three days of the 15-day tournament left.
A total of 10 wrestlers including lone yokozuna Harumafuji, who scored a force-out win against komusubi Tamawashi (5-7) in the day's finale, are tied for second with 8-4 records.
After twice jumping the gun at the tachiai charge, Shohozan (6-6) got off to a good start and kept Goeido at bay with a series of slaps and next thrusts.
Goeido tried in vain to pull Shohozan down but the maegashira stayed on his feet and then sidestepped the ozeki before slapping him down for the win.
Goeido, who won his first career title with a 15-0 mark at this tournament last year, faces fifth-ranked maegashira Takakeisho on Friday.
The Sakaigawa stable grappler came into the tournament needing to win eight bouts to retain his ozeki rank. But he has enjoyed a strong showing so far and, with many of sumo's top wrestlers sidelined with injuries, is still the favorite to win the championship.
The field has been weakened by the withdrawal of three yokozuna, Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato, and two ozeki, Takayasu and Terunofuji.
Asanoyama, a No. 16 maegashira making his debut in the top makuuchi division, was outmuscled by ninth-ranked Arawashi (8-4), who rebounded from defeat a day earlier and secured a winning record.
Ninth-ranked Takanoiwa got thrust down by 14th-ranked Okinoumi (6-6), and former ozeki Kotoshogiku (8-4) then made short work of third-ranked Chiyotairyu, taking him down straight after the charge with a tsukiotoshi thrust.
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Enjoyable sumo matches today. The Shohozan vs. Goeido was great. What an upset.
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Yes, although unless Goeido goes to pieces now these last few days, the yusho is in the bag.
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Aki Day 13: Ozeki Goeido crashes again, lead cut to 1 at Autumn tourney
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Published: 22 September 2017
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Ozeki Goeido suffered a second straight shock defeat Friday and saw his lead cut to one heading into the final weekend of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido, seeking a second career championship title, was second best throughout his match against fifth-ranked maegashira Takakeisho and dropped to 10-3 with two days of the 15-day Tokyo tourney left.
Lone grand champion Harumafuji closed the gap on Goeido, scoring a dominant win in the day's final bout against sekiwake Yoshikaze (8-5) to improve to 9-4. The Mongolian shares second place with makuuchi-division debutant Asanoyama.
Takakeisho (8-5) tore into Goeido at the tachiai charge and followed through with a flurry of shoves to put the ozeki on the back foot at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Goeido was unable to recover and after taking another blow, lost his footing and tumbled to the sandy surface.
"I am happy (with the win). I just tried to give every ounce of strength I had out there," said Takakeisho, who also upset Harumafuji on the 10th day. "There is still tomorrow to come so I can't ease up. I just have to keep trying hard every day."
Harumafuji wrapped up the day's action in style, quickly getting a right-handed grip on the front of Yoshikaze's belt and blasting him over the straw ridge.
No. 16 maegashira Asanoyama (9-4) returned to winning ways, flooring 11th-ranked Daieisho (8-5) with an "abisetaoshi" backward force down technique.
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku, who is now wrestling as a top-ranked maegashira, started the day tied for second but dropped to 8-5 after seventh-ranked Chiyonokuni (7-6) used an overarm throw to send him out of the ring.
The field at this tournament has been weakened by the withdrawal of three yokozuna -- Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato -- and two ozeki -- Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Ozeki Goeido suffered a second straight shock defeat Friday and saw his lead cut to one heading into the final weekend of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Goeido, seeking a second career championship title, was second best throughout his match against fifth-ranked maegashira Takakeisho and dropped to 10-3 with two days of the 15-day Tokyo tourney left.
Lone grand champion Harumafuji closed the gap on Goeido, scoring a dominant win in the day's final bout against sekiwake Yoshikaze (8-5) to improve to 9-4. The Mongolian shares second place with makuuchi-division debutant Asanoyama.
Takakeisho (8-5) tore into Goeido at the tachiai charge and followed through with a flurry of shoves to put the ozeki on the back foot at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Goeido was unable to recover and after taking another blow, lost his footing and tumbled to the sandy surface.
"I am happy (with the win). I just tried to give every ounce of strength I had out there," said Takakeisho, who also upset Harumafuji on the 10th day. "There is still tomorrow to come so I can't ease up. I just have to keep trying hard every day."
Harumafuji wrapped up the day's action in style, quickly getting a right-handed grip on the front of Yoshikaze's belt and blasting him over the straw ridge.
No. 16 maegashira Asanoyama (9-4) returned to winning ways, flooring 11th-ranked Daieisho (8-5) with an "abisetaoshi" backward force down technique.
Former ozeki Kotoshogiku, who is now wrestling as a top-ranked maegashira, started the day tied for second but dropped to 8-5 after seventh-ranked Chiyonokuni (7-6) used an overarm throw to send him out of the ring.
The field at this tournament has been weakened by the withdrawal of three yokozuna -- Hakuho, Kakuryu and Kisenosato -- and two ozeki -- Takayasu and Terunofuji.
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Indeed. Goeido has had two bad days. The next two days will be interesting.
BTW, do you have an favourite wrestlers?