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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Main Nue--Retrospective: 23eme Coupe des Chasseurs (Hunters Cup)--August 29-November 2, 2016-- With links to 2014-2015 Results

From August 29-October 31 each Monday: 23rd Coupe de Chasseurs, an EP 500 Tournament. This is a 50 point match tournament organized by Goizeko Izarra. Watch for coverage here.

Brackets (Source: Esku Pilota Facebook page).

Results from 22nd (2015) and 21st (2014) tournaments

The tournament contains 6 pairs in two poules. Each poule will play a round robin against the other teams in its poule. At the end of the poule phase there will be two semi-finals (October 17 and 24), each with the first place team in the poule playing against the second place team in the other poule. The semi-finals will be followed by a final on October 31.

Coupe de Chasseurs--Latest match information only will be available at Goizeko Izarra's CdC Tournament page

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Player Pages at Esku Pilota

* Player is not listed at Esku Pilota player page at present. Note: as of November 11, 2019, the following players, who were not on the EP roster in 2016, are:

Monce; Cubiat; Darmendrail; Olcomend; Lucu; Iturbe

The following players who were on the EP roster in 2016, are not at present 

de Ezcurra; Migueltorena

November 7, 2016

FINAL

Elgart (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* defeated Aguirre-Lafitte* 50-35.

Scoring: Elgart +20 (inlcuding 7 service aces) -7;  Lucu +10 -3
            Aguirre +17 (including 4 service aces) -10;  Lafitte +8 -10

Equalities: 2, 3, 4, 8

Decade linescores: (winners always listed first):

4-6; 11-9; 18-12; 22-18; 29-21; 32-28; 38-32; 46-34

Playing time: 45 mintes 33 seconds; total time: 1:28:38.

Match article along with link to an audio interview and full match video (Source: Esku Pilota)

Full match video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site)

E-L handed A-L their first loss in the tournament in the final. E-L were in control much of the way. A-L made a comeback in the 5th decade to cut the lead in half. but E-L then drew away to an easy victory, outscoring A-L 18-7.  The Goizeko Izarra tourmament page emphasized ("mention speciale") the performance of Lucu. A-L finished 3-1. E-L finished with the same record. Elgart-Lucu win the 23rd Coup de Chasseurs.

Note that the final has been postponed and rescheduled for November 7, 2016. Elgart-Lucu played (and lost) the final of Tournoi Ossau Iraty on October 27, 2016. It was a grueling 40-39 loss.

October 24, 2016  

2nd Semi-Final

Elgart (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu*  defeated Darmandrail*-Benesse* 50-40.

This was the second semi-final of the tournament. It was close until the last decade of the match, according to the brief match story, when E-L took command. Lucu was especially noted for excellent play. Darmendrail*-Bennesse* finish the tournament 2-1. Next Monday, October 31, the final will be played between Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*) and Elgart (substituting for Ospital)- Lucu*. It will be an all Poule A final, with A-L the only undefeated team in the tournament (3-0). E-L are now 2-1. In Poule play three weeks ago A-L defeated Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* 50-44.

October 17, 2016

1st Semi-Final 

Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*) defeated Monce*-Cubiat* 50-49.

Of the 8 matches played so far, this was the 4th match decided by 10 points or less, the 3rd match by 3 points or less, and the 2nd match by the 99th point. The match statistics reveal a tremendous struggle. There were 8 equal scores, including 48-48 and 49-49. At 36-44, M-C seemingly had the match won. But from there A-L charged back, using a 14-5 run to finally win. The winners were behind at every decade mark except the first. Both front courters scored more than 20 pts. The match lasted 1:55:29. Actual play lasted 54:27. It's difficult to imagine a more exciting match. Monce*-Cubiat* finish the tournament 1-2.  Next Monday, October 24, the second semi-final, Darmandrail*-Benesse* v Elgart (substituting for Ospital) Lucu*. The final will take place on Monday, October 31.

October 10, 2016 

Darmandrail*-Benesse* (substituting for Lazcano) defeated  Monce*-Cubiat* 50-35

This was the final match in the league phase of the tournament. With the victory D-B won poule B. Next Monday, October 17,  the first semi-final will feature the winner of Poule A, Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*) v the loser of today's match and second place finisher in Poule B, Monce*-Cubiat*.  On the following Monday, October 24, the winning team in today's match will face the second place finisher in Poule A. Unless the substitution patterns change, that match will feature Darmandrail*-Benesse* (substituting for Lazcano) v Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu*. The two semi-final winners will meet in the final on Monday, October 31.

Final Poule table

Poule A


Aguirre-Iturbe*..........................2-0....100-80

Ospital--Lucu*...........................1-1......84-72
Elgart-Migueltorena*.................0-2....58-100

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Oct. 2.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Oct. 2.

Poule B


Darmendrail*-Lazcano............2-0....100-82

Monce*-Cubiat*.......................1-1......85-78
Mainhaguiet*-Amulet..............0-2....75-100

Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Sep. 12.

Note: de Ezcurra substituted for Amulet on Sep. 26.
Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Oct. 10.

October 3, 2016 

Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*) defeated Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* 50-44

The match statistics indicate a hard fought battle. 9 equal scores. Equality as late as 29-29. No team had a lead greater than 6 points at any decade mark. An hour and 55 minute struggle of which nearly an hour was actual play. In short, a great Garat 50 point match! It was the 3rd out of  6 tournament matches to be decided by less than 10 points.

This was the third and final Poule A match. By winning, Aguirre-Lafitte* finished undefeated at the top of the poule. On Oct. 17, they will face the loser of next week's final Poule B match between  Darmendrail*-Benesse* (substituting for Lazcano) and Monce*-Cubiat*. The winner of that match will face Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* in the other semi-final, on Oct. 24.

Poule A

Aguirre-Iturbe*..........................2-0....100-80
Ospital--Lucu*...........................1-1......84-72
Elgart-Migueltorena*.................0-2....58-100

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.
Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Oct. 2.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Oct. 2.

Poule B

Darmendrail*-Lazcano............1-0....50-47
Monce*-Cubiat*......................1-0....50-28
Mainhaguiet*-Amulet..............0-2....75-100

Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Sep. 12.
Note: de Ezcurra substituted for Amulet on Sep. 26.

September 26, 2016 Monce*-Cubiat* defeated Mainhaguiet*-de Ezcurra (substituting for Amulet) 50-28

Statistics source: CdC Tournament page

Equal scores: 3-3; 12-12; 16-16; 17-17

Selected line score:  (winners always listed first). Note: points listed here are called "notable points" at the CdC Tournament page . It is possible that some of this match was recorded by TVPI and may become available for viewing. If that happens, a link will be given.

1-3; 7-4; 10-5; 10-8; 11-9;  12-10; 12-16; 15-16; 16-16; 18-17; 24-17; 28-18; 31-19; 36-19; 39-22; 42-22; 45-25; 47-27; 49-28; 50-28

This was the second Poule B match. The defeat eliminates Mainhaguiet*-Amulet from the tournament.

The selected linescore/"notable points" suggests that the early part of the match was quite competitive. M-C then took complete control, outscoring M-E 33-11 after the last equality.

Poule A

Ospital--Lucu*...........................1-0....50-22
Aguirre-Iturbe*..........................1-0....50-36
Elgart-Migueltorena*.................0-2....58-100

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Sep. 19

Poule B

Darmendrail*-Lazcano............1-0....50-47
Monce*-Cubiat*......................1-0....50-28
Mainhaguiet*-Amulet..............0-2....75-100

Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Sep. 12.
Note: de Ezcurra substituted for Amulet on Sep. 26.

Next week's scheduled match is the final Poule A match between Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* and Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*). The winner will win Poule A and move on to the semi-finals against the second place Poule B team. The loser will face the first place Poule B team in the other semi-final.

September 19, 2016  

Aguirre-Lafitte* (substituting for Iturbe*) defeated  Bereterbide* (substituting for Elgart)-Migueltorena 50-36.

This was the second Poule A match.  A 15-5 run turned a 2-8 deficit into a 17-13 lead.  A 10-0 run turned a competitive 38-32 match into a route. Aguirre led all scorers with +28 (including 17 service aces) -6. The defeat eliminated Elgart-Migueltorena* from the tournament. They finished 0-2.

Next week's scheduled match is a Poule B match between  Mainhaguiet*-Amulet and Monce*-Cubiat*. A defeat will eliminate M-A.

Poule A

Ospital--Lucu*...........................1-0....50-22
Aguirre-Iturbe*..........................1-0....50-36
Elgart-Migueltorena*.................0-2....58-100

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 19
Note: Lafitte* substituted for Iturbe* on Sep. 19

Poule B

Darmendrail*-Lazcano............1-0....50-47
Monce*-Cubiat*......................0-0
Mainhaguiet*-Amulet..............0-1....47-50

Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Sep. 12.  

September 12, 2016 

Darmandrail*-Benesse* (substituting for Lazcano) defeated Mainhaguet*-Amulet 50-47

This was the first Poule B match of the tournament. It was Benesse's second match of the tournament. He lost the barrage (play-in) game 50-49 (see below). It was also his second 50 point match in 5 days (see below). Two of the first three matches in this tournament have been decided by a total of 4 points. This match was tied at 42 and 47 before D-B were able to win.

Next week's scheduled match is a Poule A match between Bereterbide* (substituting for Elgart)-Migueltorena and Aguirre-Iturbe*

Poule A

Ospital--Lucu*...........................1-0....50-22
Aguirre-Iturbe*..........................0-0
Elgart-Migueltorena*.................0-1....22-50

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5

Poule B

Darmendrail*-Lazcano............1-0....50-47
Monce*-Cubiat*......................0-0
Mainhaguiet*-Amulet..............0-1....47-50

Note: Benesse* substituted for Lazcano on Sep. 12.  

September 5, 2016 

Olcomendy* (substituting for Ospital)-Lucu* defeated Bereterbide* (substituting for Elgart)-Migueltorena* 50-22

Statistics source: CdC Tournament page:

Equal scores: 2-2; 3-3
Decade scores: (winners listed first) 7-3; 14-6; 20-10; 26-14; 31-19; 41-19; 48-22

Scoring: Olcomendy +25 (including 14 service aces), -2; Lucu +5, -5
               Bereterbide +6, -6; Migueltorena +9, -14

Match time: 1:09:41. Playing time: 32:33

This was the first Poule A match of the tournament.

Poule A

Ospital-Lucu*..........................1-0.....50-22
Aguirre-Iturbe*........................0-0
Elgart-Migueltorena*...............0-1.....22-50

Note: Olcomendy* substituted for Ospital on Sep. 5.
Note: Bereterbide* substituted for Elgart on Sep. 5.

Poule B

Mainhaguiet*-Amulet.............0-0
Darmendrail*-Lazcano............0-0
Monce*-Cubiat*........................0-0

Mainhaguiet*-Amulet got into Poule B by defeating Bereterbide*-Benesse* 50-49 in a barrage (play-in) match on August 29.

Bereterbide*-Benesse* finish the tournament 0-1

The first Poule B match is next Monday, September 12. Mainhaguiet*-Amulet v Darmendrail*-Lazcano

August 29, 2016  

Mainhaguet*-Amulet defeated Bereterbide*-Benesse* 50-49

This was a barrage (play in) match for a final bracket slot in the tournament. See the bracket page above for how this works. As the information on this week's tournament page says, this match got the tournament off to a "flying start." Note that Esku Pilota, as of August 31, had a different score for this match (50-45). We will stay with the GI score until there is a clarification.

According to the brackets, Next Monday, September 5  match should be:

Elgart-Migueltorena* v Ospital-Lucu*

However the match listed at the tournament page is:

Bereterbide*-Migueltorena* v Olcomendy*-Lucu*