ISML 2010: Shana two wins away from a successful Sapphire defense

ISML 2010: Shana two wins away from a successful Sapphire defense


June 2, 2010


Shana is now two wins away from defending her International Saimoe League Sapphire necklace.

The Flama Haze slashed past Isumi Saginomiya 2988-1267 in Match Day 5 of the 2010 ISML Sapphire phase.

Azusa Nakano is right on her tail with a 2973-986 wipeout of Ui Hirasawa. Defending champion Hinagiku Katsura bulldozed past Illyasviel von Einzbern 2674-1512 while Mio Akiyama also remains unbeaten with a 2975-1382 annihilation of Mikuru Asahina.

Three others remain in the hunt for the Sapphire.

Mikoto Misaka trounced Rika Furude 2844-1296, Yuki Nagato thumped Fuuko Ibuki 2852-1406 and Taiga Aisaka romped past Ami Kawashima 2997-1007.

Bakemonogatari was the only show that picked up a sweep. Hitagi Senjougahara stomped Ruiko Saten 2413-1532 and Nadeko Sengoku routed Ryou Fujibayashi 2474-1482.

In a suprisingly low turnout for a special match
, Oyuki from Urusei Yatsura defeated Minky Momo 1542-891.

In other ISML action...Nagisa Furukawa edged C.C. in a 2069-2065 thriller, Maria prevailed over Kotomi Ichinose 2090-2010, Kagami Hiiragi silenced Ushio Okazaki 2567-1449, Nagi Sanzen'in took down Golden Darkness (Konjiki no Yami) 2538-1487, Rin Tosaka destroyed Mihoko Fukuji 2916-935 and Holo chomped up Ikaros 2419-1477.

Chizuru Akaba blew past Nanoha Takamachi 2070-1778, Kyou Fujibayashi trounced Minatsu Shiina 2355-1611, Haruhi Suzumiya whipped past Tsukasa Hiiragi 2807-1367, Yui Hirasawa rocked Chiaki Minami 2852-1275, Kurimu Sakurano scored a 2670-893 walkover win past Nodoka Haramura 2973-986 and Konata Izumi rolled past Nymph 2464-1482.

Wrapping up ISML action...Tomoyo Sakagami picked up a 2767-1135 win over Hanyuu Furude, Saber took out Minori Kushieda 2678-1488, Fate Testarossa defeated Louise Francoise Le Blanc De La Valliere 2157-1788 and Mafuyu Shiina cruised past Mei Sunohara 2399-1484.

The 2010 International Saimoe League Sapphire Match Day 6 is schedule for Thursday, June 3, 2010. Vote on your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the forum debate.