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September (Aki) 2006Day 5 ・ Sep 14

Harumafuji, Asashoryu share the lead at 5 wins

September (Aki) 2006 has completed day 5. Harumafuji, Asashoryu share the lead at 5-0.

Upsets

Aminishiki (Maegashira 3) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 8-18, which makes it count double.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Hakuho, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 4-1 — 9 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.

解説 ・ InsightHakuho's last two basho: 14 wins (champion), then 13 — 27 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

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