ISML 2010: Shana now leads Diamond phase

ISML 2010: Shana now leads Diamond phase




July 30, 2010

Shana took command of the 2010 International Saimoe League with a 2713-1510 blowout win against Ui Hirasawa. Meanwhile, Mio Akiyama continues to maintain her top spot in the 2010 ISML standings with a 2938-1155 victory over Chiaki Minami.

Akiyama and defending ISML Champion Hinagiku Katsura look slated to dispute the overall lead in the standings with Katsura scoring a 3025-849 walkover win over Mihoko Fukuji.

In the special match, an old face from the International Saimoe League made a curtain call. Sakura Kinomoto destroyed Shinobu Maehara in a 2909-777 destruction that was over before it started.

Bakemonogatari earned a sweep. Hitagi Senjougahara scored a 1904-1858 thriller over C.C. while Nadeko Sengoku cruised past Ami Kawashima 2411-1314.

To Aru Kagaku No Railgun also picked up a rare clean sheet. Mikoto Misaka electrocuted 2979-785 and Ruiko Saten trounced Hanyuu Furude 2206-1432.

In other ISML action...Mafuyu Shiina took out Maria 2034-1862, Mei Sunohara defeated Ushio Okazaki 1765-1471, Nagi Sanzen'in dusted off Minatsu Shiina 2499-1479, Kyou Fujibayashi laid the book on Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 2261-1668 and Rin Tosaka rocked Isumi Saginomiya 2123-1740.

Fate Testarossa whipped past Kotomi Ichinose 2005-1784, Yuki Nagato thumped Nymph 2826-1131, Konjiki No Yami (Golden Darkness) scored an impressive 1906-1800 win against Tsukasa Hiiragi, Kurimu Sakurano scored a surprise 1895-1778 victory over Fuuko Ibuki.

Holo chomped up Illyasviel von Einzbern 2000-1740, Taiga Aisaka tore apart Ikaros 2754-1227, Haruhi Suzumiya annihilated Chizuru Akaba 2588-1399 and Saber slashed past Ryou Fujibayashi 2551-1322.

Azusa Nakano romped past Mikuru Asahina 2938-1155, Kagami Hiiragi took down Nagisa Furukawa 1991-1833, Yui Hirasawa rocked Rika Furude 2627-1368 and Tomoyo Sakagami upended Nanoha Takamachi 2319-1493.

Match Day 4 of the 2010 International Saimoe League Diamond phase is scheduled for Sunday, August 1, 2010. Vote online for your favorite candidates on InternationalSaimoe.com.