Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2008 ・ Final Day ・ Nov 23
Hakuho wins the playoff and the championship
November (Kyushu) 2008 has completed final day. Harumafuji, Hakuho finished level at 13-2, and Hakuho won the playoff to take the championship.
Championship Race
For Harumafuji, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.
- Sekiwake Harumafuji13-2 ・ W11
- Yokozuna Hakuho13-2
Upsets
Takamisakari (Maegashira 14) beat Miyabiyama (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-15, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHomasho came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 15 Homashomake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 10 Bushuyamakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Aminishiki; Fighting Spirit: Yoshikaze; Technique: Harumafuji.
- Komusubi AminishikiOutstanding Performance・8-7
- Maegashira 12 YoshikazeFighting Spirit・11-4
- Sekiwake HarumafujiTechnique・13-2