Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2005 ・ Day 8 ・ Mar 20
Asashoryu leads alone at 8-0
March (Haru) 2005 has completed day 8. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Tamanoshima, Kaio trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 7 Tamanoshima7-1
- Ozeki Kaio7-1 ・ W4
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 7-1 — 1 more win needed with 7 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 5 of 6, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio7-1 ・ kadoban #7
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 11 Kasugaomake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Asashoryukachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Kokkai (Maegashira 4, 5-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 12-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 89%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Miyabiyama (Sekiwake, 2-6) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 5-3) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 19-16; the rating model gives Miyabiyama 46%