ISML 2010: Azusa stuns Saber, takes over top Sapphire spot

ISML 2010: Azusa stuns Saber, takes over top Sapphire spot


May 31, 2010

Azusa Nakano claimed the top spot in the 2010 International Saimoe League Sapphire phase with a 2645-2394 victory over Saber on Match Day 4.

Defending ISML champion Hinagiku Katsura and 2010 Aquamarine necklace winner Mio Akiyama also remained unbeaten overall. Katsura crushed Nadeko Sengoku 2750-1935 while Akiyama rolled past Kurimu Sakurano 3317-1552.

Among the other unbeatens in contention for the Sapphire were the usual suspects. Defending necklace holder Shana prevailed over Yui Hirasawa 2788-2144, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Rin Tosaka 2773-1976, Yuki Nagato silenced Holo 2869-1935 and Taiga Aisaka thumped Konata Izumi 2838-1862.

Toradora! picked up a rare sweep on Sapphire 4. Ami Kawashima prevailed over Hymph 2398-1849 and Minori Kushieda walked all over Mihoko Fukuji 2994-1136.

The SOS Brigade also chalked up a sweep. Haruhi Suzumiya scored a 2525-2216 victory over Kyou Fujibayashi and Mikuru Asahina scored a 2469-990 walkover victory over Nodoka Haramura.

The special match for Sapphire 4 saw Koyomi Morishita of Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō defeat Umio Monogatari's Kanon Miyamori 2273-1152.

In other ISML action...Illyasviel von Einzbern defeated Ryou Fujibayashi 2701-1849, Ui Hirasawa prevailed over Fuuko Ibuki 2521-2168, Mafuyu Shiina scored a 2281-2173 thriler over Fate Testarossa, Isumi Saginomiya whipped past Chiaki Minami 2349-1921 and C.C. kept Hanyuu Furude winless 2941-1519.

Tomoyo Sakagami got past Nagi Sanzen'in 2542-2239, Chizuru Akaba dusted off Konjiki no Yami (Golden Darkness) 2371-1888, Kagami Hiiragi squeaked past Hitagi Senjougahara 2357-2293 and Minatsu Shiina crushed Tsukasa Hiiragi 2518-1944.

Maria leveled Ushio Okazaki 2744-1751, Kotomi Ichinose took out Ruiko Saten 2324-2167, Ikaros got on the win column with a 2300-1878 win over Rika Furude, Nanoha Takamachi blasted Mei Sunohara 2446-1822 and Nagisa Furukawa stomped Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere.

Match Day 5 of the 2010 International Saimoe League is scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Vote for your favorite candidates and join the forum debate at InternationalSaimoe.com.