Final Score - WC2010 Group F, New Zealand vs Slovakia

Tuesday 15th June 2010 - Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg. Att: 23,871
Referee: Jerome Damon (South Africa)

LINEUPS:
New Zealand (343): Paston, Reid, Smith, Nelson, Lochhead, Bertos, Elliot (Brown 78'), Vicelich, Fallon (Wood 61'), Smeltz (Brockie (69'), Killen
Slovakia (451): Mucha, Pekarik, Zabavnik, Skrtel, Durica, Strba (Kozak 71'), Weiss (Sapara 85'), Hamsik, Vittek, Jendrisek (Kucka 55'), Stoch

This game of two halves revolved around five minutes early in the second half when Marek Hamsik picked up two yellow cards and was given his marching orders. Throughout the first forty-five minutes his Slovakian side was controlling the game and generating chances. Mark Paston was sharp however, smartly stopping a pair of Vladimir Weiss shots.

After the sending off Slovakia had to reshuffle their midfield who dictated so much of the earlier play allowing the All Whites to finally get on the front foot. Yet they had to wait until the final ten minutes for real goalscoring opportunities when first Vicelich and then Wood had their shots saved and deflected.

With the referee checking his watch ready to blow for the match New Zealand won a corner. Leo Bertos, who was the lone spark in their midfield, received the ball on a short play and crossed it hard through the goalmouth where substitute Jeremy Brockie was standing on the far post to score and give his side an historic first ever World Cup win and putting them on top of Group F.

New Zealand 1 - 0 Slovakia
Goalscorers:
NZL Brockie 90'

Discipline:
SVK Hamsik 48'
SVK Hamsik 53' (Off)

Man of the Match:
NZL Leo Bertos

GROUP F
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
New Zealand	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3
Italy	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
Paragauy	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
Slovakia	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Nine

Monday November 16th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Hakuryuyama keeps the presure on Shinko by giving Daigo his second defeat in a row, and Tengozan slipped a little in his loss to Kurosegawa to leave them both two wins adrift.

(41) Shinko (8-1) def. (36) Wakanofuji (3-6) by hatakikomi
(45) Wakajishi (2-7) def. (41) Oyutaka (5-4) by tsukiotoshi
(60) Tamaryu (7-2) def. (39) Shishiho (1-8) by shitatenage
(45) Hakuryuyama (7-2) def. (34) Daigo (6-3) by oshidashi

(40) Hakuryu (3-6) def. (36) Fukuzono (4-5) by yorikiri
(41) Tochitsurugi (6-3) def. (45) Kurohimeyama (4-5) by tsukidashi (very close)
(46) Kurosegawa (6-3) def. (42) Tengozan (6-3) by sukuinage
(40) Kotowaka (5-4) def. (35) Futatsuryu (4-5) by kotenage

(34) Oko (4-5) drf. (21) Hoshiiwato (1-8) by katasukashi
(38) Saisu (6-3) def. (37) Kinoarashi (3-6) by yorikiri
(10*) Harunafuji (4-1) def. (29) Tagaryu (3-6) by oshidashi

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Nine

Monday November 16th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Two contenders may have been eliminated in the same match on day nine of the Makuuchi. Asashio lost again after winning five in a row, but his opponent of the day, Kitanoumi, suffered an injuy to his hand and has withdrawn from further competition this year. The days biggest upsets came from Onishiki, who ended his five day drought by defeating Tochiakagi, and Hachiya who got the better of Fujizakura.

(93) Kitanoumi (8-1) def. (78) Asashio (7-2) by yoritaoshi
(94) Chiyonofuji (9-0) def. (58) Hidanohana (2-7) by yorikiri
(81) Kotokaze (8-1) def. (69) Kurama (2-7) by oshidashi
(79) Takanosato (7-2) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-8) by yorikiri
(65) Daijuyama (5-4) def. (63) Azumanada (3-6) by sukuinage

(67) Sadanoumi (3-6) def. (69) Hokutenyu (4-5) by oshitaoshi
(75) Ozutsu (6-3) def. (68) Dewanohana (6-3) by yorikiri
(59) Onishiki (3-6) def. (71) Tochiakagi (6-3) by uwatenage
(64) Wakashimazu (3-6) def. (64) Tochihikari (4-5) by uwatenage

(59) Zaonishiki (3-6) def. (52) Kotochitose (4-5) by yorikiri
(67) Kirinji (5-4) def. (54) Kaiki (5-4) by tsukidashi
(61) Oshio (4-5) def. (49) Aobayama (1-8) by hatakikomi
(54) Koboyama (8-1) def. (52) Aobajo (4-5) by sukuinage

(43) Hachiya (5-4) def. (58) Fujizakura (4-5) by yorikiri
(65) Takamiyama (9-0) def. (45) Daihi (3-6) by oshidashi
(52) Hoo (3-6) def. (52) Amanoyama (5-4) by yorikiri
(50) Iwanami (4-5) def. (51) Toryu (4-5) by oshidashi

Final Score - WC2010 Group F, Italy vs Paraguay

Monday 14th June 2010 - Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town. Att: 62,869
Referee: Benito Archundia (Mexico)

LINEUPS:
Italy (451): Marchetti, Zambrotta, Criscito, Cannavarro, Chiallini (Gattuso 66'), De Rossi, Montelivo, Marchisio, Gilardino, Iaquinta, Pepe (Di Natale 66')
Paraguay (442): Villar, Bonet, Morel, da Silva, Alcarez, Caceres, Valdez, Vera (Ortigoza 73'), Barrios (Cardozo 60'), Santa Cruz (Gamarra 82'), Riveros

The Italian midfield bossed this match without generating many chances as Paraguay stood resolute in defense, led as they were by Claudio Morel. Claduio Marchisio was dominant throughout the ninety minutes, displaying good control and strong tackling, and it was himself along with Montelivo that dictated much of the play.

Marchisio had a great chance to score himself in the 13th minute when Gianluca Zambrotta, who himself had just sent a shot into the side netting, crossed for the midfield maestro six yards out only to see his header stopped on the goal line. After this Paraguay found their rhythm at the back and looked to smother the game, breaking for a chance if they could. And their best chance of the match came late in the opening half when Vera and Riveros played some nice football out on the wing before a pullback to Paulo da Silva, who had remained forward after a failed set piece, and his shot deflected kindly for Marchetti to save.

Italy came out firing on all cylinders in the second half with Gilardino shooting at the keeper, and Di Natale squeezing his shot through a crowd only to be saved.  These two attacking players would have more chances in the latter stages of the match when, after a fine team move, Iaquinta played in Gilardino one-on-one only to see him fluff his lines and Di Natale scoop the rebound high over the bar.

Italy 0 - 0 Paraguay
Goalscorers:
None

Discipline:
ITA De Rossi 31'
PAR Vera 55'

Man of the Match:
ITA Claudio Marchisio

GROUP F
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Italy	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
Paragauy	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
New Zealand	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Slovakia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Eight

Sunday November 15th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Shishiho has not had a great tournament with only win so far (vs Fukuzono, Day Four) but today he cemented one memory in everyone's mind. He may have lost to Kurosegawa but the quality of the match was equal to any before it.

Shinko takes a fifth consecutive victory, sweeping aside Oko today, and Daigo dropped his second result in four days when Fukuzono had the better of him. The leader may have missed out on the final day of bashos on more than one occassion this year but that experience has taught him that he must keep it up and stay clear of the chasing pack.Tengozan won his third straight match, Tamaryu looks back on form after his two day skid, and Hakuryuyama has won five matches in six days to make a strong group of contenders.

(41) Shinko (7-1) def. (34) Oko (3-5) by hikiotoshi
(52) Amanoyama (5-3) def. (45) Kurohimeyama (4-4) by oshidashi
(36) Wakanofuji (3-5) def. (45) Wakajishi (1-7) by oshidashi
(45) Hakuryuyama (6-2) def. (29) Tagaryu (3-5) by okuridashi

(46) Kurosegawa (5-3) def. (39) Shishiho (1-7) by yorikiri
(60) Tamaryu (6-2) def. (40) Hakuryu (2-6) by sotogake
(41) Tochitsurugi (5-3) def. (41) Oyutaka (5-3) by oshidashi
(42) Tengozan (6-2) def. (40) Kotowaka (4-4) by oshidashi

(36) Fukuzono (4-4) def. (34) Daigo (6-2) by yorikiri
(37) Kinoarashi (3-5) def. (35) Futatsuryu (4-4) by yorikiri
(38) Saisu (5-3) def. (21) Hoshiiwato (1-7) by yorikiri

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Eight

Sunday November 15th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Koboyama has enjoyed a good tournament so far and today he defeated the giant slayer that beat Kitanoumi yesterday: Sadanoumi. Dewanohana's chances took a hit when Fujizakura suddenly pushed him down while standing very close to the edge, and Washuyama was unable to celebrate his first win, beating Tochihikari, when he was helped away with a leg injury. He is done for the rest of the competition.

(93) Kitanoumi (7-1) def. (58) Hidanohana (2-6) by tsukidashi
(94) Chiyonofuji (8-0) def. (75) Ozutsu (5-3) by uwatenage
(81) Kotokaze (7-1) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-7) by yorikiri
(65) Daijuyama (4-4) def. (59) Onishiki (2-6) by uwatenage
(79) Takanosato (6-2) def. (63) Azumanada (3-5) by yorikiri

(71) Tochiakagi (6-2) def. (69) Hokutenyu (4-4) by kotenage
(78) Asashio (7-1) def. (64) Wakashimazu (2-6) by uwatedashinage
(10*) Washuyama (1-7) def. (64) Tochihikari (4-4) by yorikiri
(69) Kurama (2-6) def. (59) Zaonishiki (2-6) by yorikiri

(54) Koboyama (7-1) def. (67) Sadanoumi (2-6) by hatakikomi
(67) Kirinji (4-4) def. (52) Aobajo (4-4) by yorikiri
(58) Fujizakura (4-4) def. (68) Dewanohana (6-2) by oshidashi
(54) Kaiki (5-3) def. (61) Oshio (3-5) by tsukiotoshi

(50) Iwanami (3-5) def. (49) Aobayama (1-7) by yorikiri
(65) Takamiyama (8-0) def. (52) Kotochitose by sotogake
(52) Hoo (2-6) def. (43) Hachiya (4-4) by yorikiri
(51) Toryu (4-4) def. (45) Daihi (3-5) by yoritaoshi

Final Score - WC2010 Group E, Japan vs Cameroon

Monday 14th June 2010 - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein. Att: 30,620
Referee: Olegário Benquerença (Portugal)

LINEUPS:
Japan (433): Kawahima, Komano, Nagatomo, Nakazawo, Tanaka, Abe, Endo (Inamoto 67'), Hasebe, Honda (Tamada 80'), Okubo, Matsui (Uchida 85')
Cameroon (442): Souleymanon, Mbia, Asson-Ekota, N'koulou, Bassong (Aboubaker 84'), Emana, Song (Matip 70'), Makoun, Eto'o, Webo (Idrissou 58'), Enoh

The draw was probably a fair result but it took a late wonder strike from Cameroon's Achille Emana to earn his side a point. Japan had taken an early lead when Hasabe won an aerial confrontation with Alex Song leading to Daisuke Matsui feeding Abe in. His shot was well saved but Matsui had followed up and calmly dispatched the rebound for a ninth minute Japanese lead. Keisuke Honda had a pair of chances late in the half but his first effort was well saved by Souleymanon and the later shot was easily for the keeper.

The best Cameroonian chance in the first half fell to Samuel Eto'o six minutes after they fell behind when he climbed highest for Assou-Ekotto's cross but Kawashima was on his toes to pull off a fine save. In the second half Cameroon looked more dangerous with Emana forcing the Japanese goalie to stop his free kick and Eto'o winning another cross but heading wide.

With twenty minutes to go the game slowed to a crawl with both teams making multiple substitutions and Japan looking to shut down the game and take all three points. So it was out of the blue when Emana first blocked a long feed from the Japanese defense and then performing an audacious lob that caught not only Kawashima out of position, but also the underside of the bar and in.

Japan 1 - 1 Cameroon
Goalscorers:
JPN Matsui 9'
CMR Emana 87'

Discipline:
JPN Honda 5'
JPN Komano 69'

Man of the Match:
CMR Achille Emana

GROUP E
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Netherlands	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3
Cameroon	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
Japan	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1
Denmark	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Seven

Saturday November 14th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Daigo threw down Oyutaka, leaving one of them on top along with Shinko and the other down as part of a chasing foursome on 5-2. Tamaryu returned to winning ways today while Hakuryuyama was beaten to end his win streak at four and improve Tengozan's record with a fourth win in five days.

(52) Amanoyama (4-3) def. (37) Kinoarashi (2-5) by oshitaoshi
(41) Shinko (6-1) Def. (39) Shishiho (1-6) by yorikiri
(51) Toryu (3-4) def. (41) Tochitsurugi (4-3) by hatakikomi
(42) Tengozan (5-2) def. (45) Hakuryuyama (5-2) by yorikiri

(40) Hakuryu (2-5) def. (38) Saisu (4-3) by yorikiri
(45) Kurohemiyama (4-3) def. (34) Oko (3-4) by tsukiotoshi
(29) Tagaryu (3-4) def. (46) Kurosegawa (4-3) by yorikiri
(40) Kotowaka (4-3) def. (21) Hoshiiwato (1-6) by kotenage

(34) Daigo (6-1) def. (41) Oyutaka (5-2) by shitatenage
(36) Fukuzono (3-4) def. (36) Wakanofuji (2-5) by yorikiri
(60) Tamaryu (5-2) def. (35) Futatsuryu (4-3) by yorikiri

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Seven

Saturday November 14th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

The biggest shock of the Kyushu occurred in the final match of the day when Sadanoumi caught Kitanoumi a touch off balance at the start of their match and, after Koboyama's defeat to Tochiakagi, this leaves Chiyonofuji and Takamiyama as the only wrestlers unbeaten through the first week. That upset almost overshadowed the match of the day in the Makuuchi. Dewanohana is one of five men on 6-1 records but his place was under constant threat from Daijuyama who, unlike the victor, was just unable to extend his winning streak to a fourth day.

(67) Sadanoumi (2-5) def. (93) Kitanoumi (6-1) by yorikiri
(94) Chiyonofuji (7-0) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-6) by uwatenage
(81) Kotokaze (6-1) def. (59) Onishiki (2-5) by yorikiri
(79) Takanosato (5-2) def. (10*) Washuyama (0-7) by tsuridashi
(68) Dewanohana (6-1) def. (65) Daijuyama (3-4) by uwatedashinage

(78) Asashio (6-1) def. (69) Hokutenyu (4-3) by oshidashi
(75) Ozutsu (5-2) def. (64) Wakashimazu (2-5) by uwatenage
(63) Azumanada (3-4) def. (58) Hidanohana (2-5) by uwatenage
(69) Kurama (1-6) def. (52) Kotochitose (4-3) by yorikiri

(64) Tochihikari (4-3) def. (59) Zaonishiki (2-5) by oshidashi
(71) Tochiakagi (5-2) def. (54) Koboyama (6-1) by tsukiotoshi
(67) Kirinji (3-4) def. (43) Hachiya (4-3) by oshidashi
(61) Oshio (3-4) def. (52) Hoo (1-6) by oshidashi

(52) Aobajo (4-3) def. (58) Fujizakura (3-4) by yorikiri
(54) Kaiki (4-3) def. (49) Aobayama (1-6) by yorikiri
(65) Takamiyama (7-0) def. (50) Iwanami (2-5) by yorikiri
(45) Daihi (3-4) def. (45) Wakajishi (1-6) by yorikiri

Final Score - WC2101 Group E, Netherlands vs Denmark

Monday June 14th - Soccer City, Johannesburg. Att: 83,465
Referee: Stéphane Lannoy (France)

LINEUPS:
Netherlands (451): Stekelenburg, van der Weil, van Bronckhorst, Heitinga, Mathijsen, de Jong, Sneijder (Afellay 84') van Bommel (van der Vaart 74'), van Persie, Kuyt (Babel 62'), Robben
Denmark (451): Sorensen, Jacobsen (Kroldrup 45'), Poulsen, Agger, Kjaer, Pouslen, Jorgensen, Tomasson, Bendtner (Beckmann 84'), Khalenberg (Larsen 45'), Rommendahl

This match was all one way traffic as only Jon Dahl Tomasson looked credible for the Danes, but even he was unable to hold back the orange tide becoming one of four Danish players to be booked as the Dutch trickery fooled them time and again. The Netherlands should have had the lead in the nineteenth minute when, after he was brought down in the box, Robin van Persie sent his spot kick wide. Only four minutes later though a corner was helped on by a defensive header only to fine Arjen Robben on the far side to score on a high shot from a narrow angle.

Another van Persie chance was blocked on the line but the Arsenal striker was quickest to react to the rebound and it was a 2-0 lead at half time. Denmark made a double substitution during the break but just five minutes after the restart the Dutch had extended their lead; Dirk Kuyt able to steer home a low corner kick. van Persie had two more clear chances to throw away by hitting the post and heading wide. The final goal came from Nigel de Jong as he ran the length of the pitch to get on the end of a van der Wiel cross before a final flurry led to both Babel and Robben hitting the woodwork.

Netherlands 4 - 0 Denmark
Goalscorers:
NED Robben 23'
NED van Persie 34'
NED Kuyt 50'
NED de Jong 83'

Discipline:
DEN Jorgensen 6'
DEN Jacobsen 20'
DEN Tomasson 20'
DEN Poulsen 59'
NED Heitinga 79'

Man of the Match:
NED Dirk Kuyt

GROUP E
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Netherlands	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3
Japan	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cameroon	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Denmark	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Six

Friday November 13th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Two of the Juryo contenders lost a second match today. Tamaryu suffered his second defeat in as many days, losing to co-leader Shinko, while Tochitsurugi lost to an inconsistent Amanoyama and just so happened to come up against the "good" one today. Futatsuryu also dropped another result after winning four straight, and Oyutaka's winning run hits three to stay on top as he had little trouble overcoming Shishiho.

(41) Shinko (5-1) def. (60) Tamaryu (4-2) by yorikiri
(52) Amanoyama (3-3) def. (41) Tochitsurugi (4-2) by oshidashi
(38) Saisu (4-2) def. (51) Toryu (2-4) by hatakikomi
(45) Hakuryuyama (5-1) def. (37) Kinoarashi (2-4) by yorikiri

(41) Oyutaka (5-1) def. (39) Shishiho (1-5) by hatakikomi
(36) Wakanofuji (2-4) def. (40) Hakuryu (1-5) by oshitaoshi
(46) Kurosegawa (4-2) def. (34) Oko (3-3) by oshidashi
(45) Kurohimeyama (3-3) def. (21) Hoshiiwato (1-5) by yorikiri

(40) Kotowaka (3-3) def. (29) Tagaryu (2-4) by yorikiri
(36) Fukuzono (2-4) def. (35) Futatsuryu (4-2) by yorikiri
(42) Tengozan (4-2) def. (10*) Tochimatoi (2-2) by oshidashi
(34) Daigo (5-1) def. (25) Kakureizan (1-3) by uwatenage

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Form Guide

Form Guide after Five Days - ☺ WIN; ☻ LOSS; - N/A
MAKUUCHI

(94)	Chiyonofuji	☺☺☺☺☺
(93)	Kitanoumi	☺☺☺☺☺

(65)

Takamiyama

☺☺☺☺☺

(54)

Koboyama

☺☺☺☺☺

(81)

Kotokaze

☺☺☺☺☻

(78)

Asashio

☺☺☻☺☺

(69)

Hokutenyu

☻☺☺☺☺

(68)

Dewanohana

☺☺☻☺☺

(52)

Kotochitose

☺☺☻☺☺

(43)

Hachiya

☺☻☺☺☺

(79)

Takanosato

☻☺☻☺☺

(75)	Ozutsu	☻☺☺☻☺
(71)	Tochiakagi	☺☺☻☺☻

(58)

Fujizakura

☻☻☺☺☺

(52)

Aobajo

☺☺☺☻☻

(67)

Kirinji

☺☻☻☻☺

(65)

Daijuyama

☻☻☻☺☺

(64)	Tochihikari	☻☺☺☻☻
(64)	Wakashimazu	☺☻☻☻☺
(63)	Azumanada	☺☻☺☻☻

(59)	Onishiki	☺☻☺☻☻
(59)	Zaonishiki	☻☻☻☺☺

(54)

Kaiki

☺☻☻☺☻

(45)	Daihi	☻☻☻☺☺
(45)	Takamisugi	☺☻☺☻ -

(67)	Sadanoumi	☻☻☺☻☻
(61)	Oshio	☻☻☺☻☻
(58)	Hidanohana	☻☻☺☻☻
(54)	Banryuyama	☻☺☻☻☻
(50)	Iwanami	☻☺☻☻☻
(49)	Aobayama	☻☺☻☻☻

(69)	Kurama	☻☻☻☻☻
(52)	Hoo	☻☻☻☻☻
(10)	Washuyama	☻☻☻☻☻

JURYO

(45)

Hakuryuyama

☺☻☺☺☺

(42)	Tengozan	☺☻☺☺☻
(41)	Oyutaka	☺☺☻☺☺
(41)	Shinko	☺☺☻☺☺
(41)	Tochitsurugi	☺☺☺☻☺

(40)

Tamaryu

☺☺☺☺☻

(35)	Futatsuryu	☻☺☺☺☺
(34)	Daigo	☺☺☺☺☻

(46)

Kurosegawa

☺☻☺☻☺

(38)

Saisu

☺☺☻☻☺

(34)

Oko

☻☺☺☻☺

(52)	Amanoyama	☻☺☻☺☻
(51)	Toryu	☺☻☺☻☻

(45)

Kurohimeyama

☻☻☺☻☺

(40)

Kotowaka

☻☺☺☻☻

(37)

Kinoarashi

☺☻☻☻☺

(29)

Tagaryu

☺☻☻☻☺

(45)	Wakajishi	☻☻☻☺☻
(40)	Hakuryu	☻☻☺☻☻
(39)	Shishiho	☻☻☻☺☻
(36)	Fukuzono	☻☺☻☻☻
(36)	Wakanofuji	☻☻☻☺☻
(21)	Hoshiiwato	☻☻☻☺☻

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Six

Friday November 13th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Hoo finally won a match, beating out Aobayama who has suffered four straight losses for a 1-5 record. Kurama is still looking for a win after losing to Asashio who keeps in the hunt on 5-1 along with Dewanohana and Kotokaze, the latter picking himself up after yesterday's defeat to Asashio. Hokutenyu's win streak ends at four, and he drops two behind the leaders, after a very exciting match with Takanosato.

(93) Kitanoumi (6-0) def. (59) Onishiki (2-4) by yoritaoshi
(94) Chiyonofuji (6-0) def. (64) Wakashimazu (2-4) by tsuridashi
(81) Kotokaze (5-1) def. (63) Azumanada (2-4) by yoritaoshi
(65) Daijuyama (3-3) def. (67) Sadanoumi (1-5) by yorikiri
(79) Takanosato (4-2) def. (69) Hokutenyu (4-2) by uwatenage

(75) Ozutsu (4-2) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-5) by yoritaoshi
(78) Asashio (5-1) def. (69) Kurama (0-6) by oshidashi
(58) Hidanohana (2-4) Def. (59) Zaonishiki (2-4) by yorikiri
(71) Tochiakagi (4-2) def. (10*) Washuyama (0-6) by oshidashi

(54) Koboyama (6-0) def. (67) Kirinji (2-4) by oshidashi
(68) Dewanohana (5-1) def. (43) Hachiya (4-2) by uwatedashinage
(65) Takamiyama (6-0) def. (52) Aobajo (3-3) by yorikiri
(61) Oshio (2-4) def. (58) Fujizakura (3-3) by oshidashi

(52) Hoo (1-5) def. (49) Aobayama (1-5) by yoritaoshi
(54) Kaiki (3-3) def. (52) Kotochitose (4-2) by shitatenage
(64) Tochihikari (3-3) def. (45) Daihi (2-4) by yorikiri
(50) Iwanami (2-4) def. (45) Wakajishi (1-5) by oshidashi

Final Score - WC2010 Group D, Germany vs Australia

Sunday 13th June 2010 - Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. Att: 62,660
Referee: Marco Antonio Rodriguez (Mexico)

LINEUPS:
Germany (451): Neuer, Lahm, Boateng, Friedrich, Mertesacker, Schweinsteiger, Oezil (Marin 61'), Khedira, Klose (Kiessling 87'), Podolski, Mueller (Gomez 70')
Australia (451): Schwarzer, Wilkshire, Carney, Neill, Moore (Vidosic 61'), Valeri, Holman, Cahill (Grella 81'), Kennedy, Culina, Emerton (Kewell 61')

A convincing German victory was not going to surprise many but the score does not reflect the whole match. Australia played a hard and generally fair game but this strategy brought about an early chance for Miroslav Klose when David Carney brought down the striker in the penalty area. Klose himself stepped up to take the spot kick and cooly gave Germany a 1-0 lead after only ten minutes.

The Australians then found themselves competing with their opponents and had a sudden rush of chances through some well rehearsed set pieces. After Lahm had fouled Tim Cahill, earning him a lecture from the referee, the free kick was played square to Jason Culina whose long range effort was tipped round the post by Neuer in spectacular fashion. The resulting corner ended up at the feet of Kennedy who rattled the post, and another corner soon after forced Neuer to make another stop at his near post; Holman with that chance.

After this sudden swing in momentum Germany all but won the game before half time. First Klose scored again, Boateng's excellent pass splitting the defence for him. That was followed by another great pass, this time from Podolski, finding Sami Khedira who beat his marker and stuck it into the bottom corner. Australia continued to have chances in the second half, Kennedy again beating Neuer but shooting too high. The Germans then added some icing with Khedira winning a battle with Cahill and feeding Mario Gomez for a breakaway goal.

Germany 4 - 0 Australia
Goalscorers:
GER Klose 11'
GER Klose 38'
GER Khedira 45'
GER Gomez 73'

Discipline:
AUS Carney 10'
AUS Emerton 10'

Man of the Match:
GER Miroslav Klose

GROUP D
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Germany	1	1	0	0	4	0	+4	3
Ghana	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	3
Serbia	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0
Australia	1	0	0	1	0	4	-4	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Five

Thursday November 11th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Two dramatic finales entertained the Juryo fans on the fifth day. Fukuzono would go away and think about the two chances he had to defeat Shinko in a great match, but before that Tamaryu lost his first match of the tournament in slightly controversial fashion. Both the new fan favourite and Tagaryu seemingly touched the ground at the same time, the referee signaled that the underdog was the victor much to the disagreement of many spectators. Finally, Saisu ends his two day losing streak but only just against Wakajishi.

(41) Shinko (4-1) def. (36) Fukuzono (1-4) by hatakikomi
(38) Saisu (3-2) def. (45) Wakajishi (1-4) by tsukidashi
(37) Kinoarashi (2-3) def. (51) Toryu (2-3) by yorikiri
(41) Tochitsurugi (4-1) def. (39) Shishiho (1-4) by oshidashi

(45) Hakuryuyama (4-1) def. (36) Wakanofuji (1-4) by tsukiotoshi
(41) Oyutaka (4-1) def. (40) Hakuryu (1-4) by yorikiri
(45) Kurohimeyama (2-3) def. (42) Tengozan (3-2) by yorikiri
(46) Kurosegawa (3-2) def. (40) Kotowaka (2-3) by yorikiri

(29) Tagaryu (2-3) def. (60) Tamaryu (4-1) by yorikiri
(34) Oko (3-2) def. (34) Daigo (4-1) by yoritaoshi
(10*) Harunafuji (2-1) def. (21) Hoshiiwato (1-4) by okuridashi
(35) Futatsuryu (4-1) Def. (35) Tamakiyama (2-1) by uwatenage

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Five

Thursday November 12th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Kotokaze became the first big name in the Makuuchi to lose in the Kyushu; Asashio edging a nailbiting contest. Hachiya pulled out an impressive win over the heavily favoured Oshio and moves onto 4-1, while Hokutenyu joins him after putting his opening day defeat behind him with a fourth consecutive victory coming over Washuyama.

(93) Kitanoumi (5-0) def. (63) Azumanada (2-3) by yorikiri
(94) Chiyonofuji (5-0) def. (67) Sadanoumi (1-4) by yoritaoshi
(78) Asashio (4-1) def. (81) Kotokaze (4-1) by oshitaoshi
(79) Takanosato (3-2) def. (71) Tochiakagi (3-2) by yorikiri
(65) Daijuyama (2-3) def. (69) Kurama (0-5) by utchari

(69) Hokutenyu (4-1) def. (10*) Washuyama (0-5) by yorikiri
(75) Ozutsu (3-2) def. (58) Hidanohana (1-4) by kotenage
(68) Dewanohana (4-1) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-4) by yorikiri
(64) Wakashimazu (2-3) def. (59) Onishiki (2-3) by shitatenage

(59) Zaonishiki (2-3) def. (54) Kaiki (2-3) by shitatenage
(67) Kirinji (2-3) def. (64) Tochihikari (2-3) by oshidashi
(43) Hachiya (4-1) def. (61) Oshio (1-4) by tsuridashi
(45) Daihi (2-3) def. (52) Aobajo (3-2) by yorikiri

(52) Kotochitose (4-1) def. (50) Iwanami (1-4) by oshidashi
(65) Takamiyama (5-0) def. (49) Aobayama (1-4) by tsukidashi
(58) Fujizakura (3-2) def. (52) Hoo (0-5) by tsukidashi
(54) Koboyama (5-0) def. (52) Amanoyama (2-3) by yorikiri

Final Score - WC2010 Group D, Serbia vs Ghana

Sunday 13th June 2010 - Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria. Att: 38,833
Referee: Héctor Baldassi (Argentina)

LINEUPS:
Serbia (433): Stojkovic, Ivanovic, Kolarov, Vidic, Lukovic, Ninkovic (Tosic 73'), Stankovic, Kuzmanovic, Zigic, Jovanovic (Mrdja 81'), Krasic (Pantelic 56')
Ghana (451): Kingson, Pantsil, Sarpei, John Mensah, Johnathon Mensah, Annan, Asamoah, Tagoe (I Ayew 73'), Gyna, Prince-Boateng (Amaoh 66'), A Ayew (Owusu-Abeiye 85')

Serbia set their stall out to defend for ninety minutes and while it was what some term as anti-football it almost earned them a point. Ghana dominated possession but first half chances were limited with Asamoah forcing an early save out of Stojkovic and then heading over. More attacks were foiled by the active Serbian keeper claiming numerous crosses throughout the match.

The second half brought more of the same as Serbia built a strong wall around their penalty area with the likes of Ivanovic and Kolarov committing themselves to the cause by abandoning any hope of getting forward. There would be two bits of bad news for the Serbs though. First, an injury to forward Milan Jovanovic puts him out of action for the next three matches. The bigger loss however was their defeat in the final minute of the match.

While the Serbian wingbacks were only thinking defence, the Ghanaian widemen were getting forward at every opportunity. One of these, Pantsil, had his cross blocked by an arm resulting in a free kick near the right side touchline. With bodies filling the box John Mensah was able to climb highest and nod the ball down to Kwadho Asamoah who finally broke the deadlock as the game headed into stoppage time. And just as Mr Baldassi was about to blow the final whistle Asamoah won his side a corner that Amoah, standing on the near post, flicked on for Gyan to cap off his high octane performance.

Serbia 0 - 2 Ghana
Goalscorers:
GHA Asamoah 89'
GHA Gyan 90'

Discipline:
SRB Stankovic 12'
SRB Krasic 55'

Man of the Match:
GHA Asamoah Gyan

GROUP D
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Ghana	1	1	0	0	2	0	+2	3
Germany	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Australia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Serbia	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0

Final Score - WC2010 Group C, Algeria vs Slovenia

Sunday 13th June 2010 - Pete Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane. Att: 30,325
Referee: Carlos Batres (Guatemala)

LINEUPS:
Algeria (433): Bohil, Yahia, Bougherra, Halliche, Lacen, Yebda, Kadir, Belhadj, Djebbour (Medjani (85'), Ziani (Mansouri 70'), Matmour (Saifi 62')
Slovenia (442): Handanovic, Brecko, Jokic, Suler, Cesar, Radosavijevic, Koren, Birsa (Komac 71'), Ljubijankic (Dedic 59'), Novakovic, Kirm (Pecnik 79')

This match lived up to it's billing and failed to generate much excitement out of the 30,000+ crowd. Bohil would have very little to do in his goal and his opposite number Handanovic was beaten minutes before the interval when Yahia crossed it neatly for Belhadj.

Both nations had good defensive setups for the match, cancelling out the already limited offensive ideas and the game become a battle for supremacy in the middle of the park. The best chances for Slovenia came early in both halves. Jokic sent his 8th minute header way wide of goal and a direct free kick in a good position was smashed into the wall twelve minutes after the restart. Djebbour came close to adding a second for Algeria in the 73rd minute but his hard drive was saved well.

Algeria 1 - 0 Slovenia
Goalscorers:
ALG Belhadj 41'

Discipline:
ALG Kadir 32'
ALG Halliche 36'
SVN Cesar 54'
ALG Djebbour 78'

Man of the Match:
ALG Rafik Halliche

GROUP C
Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
England	1	1	0	0	2	1	+1	3
Algeria	1	1	0	0	1	0	+1	3
Slovenia	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0
United States	1	0	0	1	1	2	-1	0

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Juryo Day Four

Wednesday November 11th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

Both Shinko and Futatsuryu stayed in touch with the undefeated leaders in the Juryo but they were pushed hard; the latter especially having to dig deep against Kurosegawa. Daigo was also a little lucky to move up to 4-0 along with Tamaryu, winning against a slight favourite and two-time basho champion this year Saisu. Tochitsurugi lost his undefeated record to Tengozan who joins him and four others in the chasing pack on 3-1.

(41) Shinko (3-1) def. (40) Kotowaka (2-2) by hatakikomi
(52) Amanoyama (2-2) Def. (40) Hakuryu (1-3) by sukuinage
(60) Tamaryu (4-0) def. (51) Toryu (2-2) by sotogake
(45) Wakajishi (1-3) def. (37) Kinoarashi (1-3) by oshidashi

(45) Hakuryuyama (3-1) def. (34) Oko (2-2) by oshidashi
(39) Shishiho (1-3) Def. (36) Fukuzono (1-3) by kotenage
(35) Futatsuryu (3-1) def. (46) Kurosegawa (2-2) by yorikiri
(36) Wakanofuji (1-3) def. (45) Kurohimeyama (1-3) by shitatenage

(41) Oyutaka (3-1) def. (29) Tagaryu (1-3) by oshidashi
(42) Tengozan (3-1) def. (41) Tochitsurugi (3-1) by tsukiotoshi
(34) Daigo (4-0) def. (38) Saisu (2-2) by uwatenage
(21) Hoshiiwato (1-3) def. (10*) Taigiyama (2-1) by uwatenage

Basho Fury - 1981 Kyushu, Makuuchi Day Four

Wednesday November 11th 1981
Fukuoka, Fukuoka International

There were two big talking points on the fourth day of the Kyushu. The first was a serious injury to Takamisugi that will keep him out until next year. The other was a terrific tilt between Daijuyama and the eternal underdog Washuyama in a battle of the winless. Elsewhere there are now five unbeaten men in the Makuuchi after Aobajo was defeated by Tochiakagi, and Daihi pulled off the biggest upset today with a win over Kirinji. 

(93) Kitanoumi (4-0) def. (69) Kurama (0-4) by tsukidashi
(94) Chiyonofuji (4-0) def. (59) Onishiki (2-2) by tsuridashi
(81) Kotokaze (4-0) def. (75) Ozutsu (2-2) by yoritaoshi
(65) Daijuyama (1-3) def. (10*) Washuyama (0-4) by utchari
(79) Takanosato (2-2) def. (67) Sadanoumi (1-3) by uwatenage

(69) Hokutenyu (3-1) def. (64) Wakashimazu (1-3) by hikkake
(78) Asashio (3-1) def. (58) Hidanohana (1-3) by uwatedashinage
(59) Zaonishiki (1-3) def. (54) Banryuyama (1-3) by yoritaoshi
(52) Kotochitose (3-1) def. (63) Azumanada (2-2) by oshidashi

(71) Tochiakagi (3-1) def. (52) Aobajo (3-1) by kirikaeshi
(45) Daihi (1-3) def. (67) Kirinji (1-3) by yorikiri
(68) Dewanohana (3-1) def. (45) Takamisugi (2-2) by oshidashi
(65) Takamiyama (4-0) def. (61) Oshio (1-3) by yorikiri

(43) Hachiya (3-1) def. (49) Aobayama (1-3) by oshidashi
(54) Koboyama (4-0) def. (64) Tochihikari (2-2) by oshidashi
(54) Kaiki (2-2) def. (52) Hoo (0-4) by yorikiri
(58) Fujizakura (2-2) def. (50) Iwanami (1-3) by hatakikomi