Tournoi d'Ascain, an EP 500 competition, was contested at Trinquet d'Ascain (1) (2) August 13 and 15, 2016.
* Not listed in Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
August 13, 2016:
Semi-finals
Ospital-Migueltorena* defeated L. Lambert-Lazcano 40-25
Inchauspé-de Ezcurra defeated Aguirre-Bénesse* 40-30
Source for both scores (Esku Pilota) Scroll to Samedi 13 août, "Tournoi d’Ascain Demi-Finales". The scores will eventually be moved to lower pages, but you should always be able to find them by date or title.
August 15, 2016:
Final
Inchauspé-de Ezcurra defeated Ospital-Migueltorena* 40-27
Source for Score: (Esku Pilota)
Other than the two photos that accompany the final score, I have found no ancillary information about this tournament. If and when I do, I will add it here.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Remonte--Tourneo Kuxtabank--Workings of the Tournament, Players--Results leading to the beginning of the league phase
Oriamendi2010 Player Pages
Note: all the below listed matches, as well as all of the rest of the tournament have been and will continue to be covered individually in the Remonte Galarreta "Star" match results under the recurring results links on the right side of the page.
The 34th Tourneo Kuxtabank singles competition, at the Galarrata Fronton (Hernani), a 54 meter mur a gauche, entered its league phase on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The lead up to the league phase was played from July 23 - August 11. Four players have been seeded into the league phase in two groups. Urriza and Endika are in Group A. Uterga and Barrenetxea IV are in Group B , Nine other players played for the third slot in each group.
Zaldua defeated Martirena 30-18 on July 23 (Martirena finished 0-1)
Otano defeated Erburu 30-19 on July 28 (Erburu finished 0-1)
Zaldua defeated Otano 30-12 on July 30 (Otano finished 1-1)
Segurola defeated Zaldua 30-28 on August 4 (Zaldua finished 2-1)
Ion defeated Segurola 30-20 on August 9 (Segurola finished 1-1)
Ion won the right to join Urriza and Endika in Group A
Aizpuru III defeated Ansa II 30-17 on August 6 (Ansa II finished 0-1)
Aizpuru III defeated Matxin III 30-29 on August 11 (Matxin III finished 0-1)
Note: all the below listed matches, as well as all of the rest of the tournament have been and will continue to be covered individually in the Remonte Galarreta "Star" match results under the recurring results links on the right side of the page.
The 34th Tourneo Kuxtabank singles competition, at the Galarrata Fronton (Hernani), a 54 meter mur a gauche, entered its league phase on Saturday, August 13, 2016. The lead up to the league phase was played from July 23 - August 11. Four players have been seeded into the league phase in two groups. Urriza and Endika are in Group A. Uterga and Barrenetxea IV are in Group B , Nine other players played for the third slot in each group.
Zaldua defeated Martirena 30-18 on July 23 (Martirena finished 0-1)
Otano defeated Erburu 30-19 on July 28 (Erburu finished 0-1)
Zaldua defeated Otano 30-12 on July 30 (Otano finished 1-1)
Segurola defeated Zaldua 30-28 on August 4 (Zaldua finished 2-1)
Ion defeated Segurola 30-20 on August 9 (Segurola finished 1-1)
Ion won the right to join Urriza and Endika in Group A
Aizpuru III defeated Ansa II 30-17 on August 6 (Ansa II finished 0-1)
Aizpuru III defeated Matxin III 30-29 on August 11 (Matxin III finished 0-1)
Aizpuru III won the right to join Uterga and Barrenetxea IV in Group B
Table determination in the league phase:
Matches are played to 30 points.
Winner of a match--4 points
Loser: 27-29--2 points; 24-26--1 point; <24--0 points
The league phase will be a round robin in each group. This phase will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, lasting from August 13-25. First and second place in each group advance. Semi-finals are August 27 and September 3. 1st place v 2nd place in the other group. Winners will play in a final on September 10.
Matches are played to 30 points.
Winner of a match--4 points
Loser: 27-29--2 points; 24-26--1 point; <24--0 points
The league phase will be a round robin in each group. This phase will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, lasting from August 13-25. First and second place in each group advance. Semi-finals are August 27 and September 3. 1st place v 2nd place in the other group. Winners will play in a final on September 10.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Pala--Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament--Players--Tournament Regulations--Schedule--Day 6 (Round 3) Results
The Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament at the Atano III Fronton, Donastia (San Sebastian) began on July 6, 2016. It will end with a final on August 17, 2016. The Tournament link above explains the nature of the tournament and how it is to be contested. The same information is also available in less graphic form at InnPala. Basically it is an 8 team doubles tournament, consisting of the entire 10 man InnPala roster along with 6 invited amateurs. The teams are split into two 4 team groups. This is a short court tournament. Each match will be contested to a best three out of five 10 point jokos (sets). Table points are determined entirely by number of jokos won. The league phase will consist of a single round robin in each group, with each player playing every other week. Matches will take place every Wednesday evening. At the end of the league phase there will be a final. Source for all match scores: InnPala Twitter feed. For more information on professional players see the player pages linked to on the right side of the blog.
Note: *=Amateur
6th Day: August 10, 2016.
Group A: Gaubeka-Irigoyen* defeated Necol-Andueza* 3-1 (10-4, 9-10, 10-1, 10-2)
Group B: Zuberi-Ayerbe defeated Arozena*-Ibargari 3-2 (5-10, 10-9, 7-10, 10-7, 10-9). (Joko score source: Diario Vasco)
(Match article: Diario Vasco)
According to the match article, this was the best match of the entire league phase. Both teams were given a standing ovation at the end of it. Both teams finished the league phase with equal points, but Z-A advance to the finals based on their victory in this match.
The final, between Zuberi-Ayerbe and Navarro*-Brefel will be held on August 17, 2016.
A third place match will also be held between Landeta--Ibai-Perez and Arozena*-Ibargarai
Final League Results:
Group A Table
Navarro*-Brefel (3-0) (3-0; 3-0, 3-2)--9 points
Landeta--Ibai-Perez (2-1) (3-1; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Gaubeka-Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 2-3; 3-1)--5 points
Necol-Andueza* (0-3) (1-3; 0-3; 1-3)--2 points
Note: *=Amateur
6th Day: August 10, 2016.
Group A: Gaubeka-Irigoyen* defeated Necol-Andueza* 3-1 (10-4, 9-10, 10-1, 10-2)
Group B: Zuberi-Ayerbe defeated Arozena*-Ibargari 3-2 (5-10, 10-9, 7-10, 10-7, 10-9). (Joko score source: Diario Vasco)
(Match article: Diario Vasco)
According to the match article, this was the best match of the entire league phase. Both teams were given a standing ovation at the end of it. Both teams finished the league phase with equal points, but Z-A advance to the finals based on their victory in this match.
The final, between Zuberi-Ayerbe and Navarro*-Brefel will be held on August 17, 2016.
A third place match will also be held between Landeta--Ibai-Perez and Arozena*-Ibargarai
Final League Results:
Group A Table
Navarro*-Brefel (3-0) (3-0; 3-0, 3-2)--9 points
Landeta--Ibai-Perez (2-1) (3-1; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Gaubeka-Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 2-3; 3-1)--5 points
Necol-Andueza* (0-3) (1-3; 0-3; 1-3)--2 points
Group B Table:
Zubiri-Ayerbe (2-1) (3-2; 2-3; 3-2)--8 points
Arozena*-Ibargarai (2-1) (3-0; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Ibarguren*-Imanol (1-2) (2-3; 2-3; 3-1)--7 points
Arozena*-Ibargarai (2-1) (3-0; 3-2; 2-3)--8 points
Ibarguren*-Imanol (1-2) (2-3; 2-3; 3-1)--7 points
Fusto-J. Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 3-2; 1-3 )--4 points
In a separate match at Larrabetzu Fronton (1) (2) on August 14, 2016
Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez defeated Necol-Imanol 40-35 (Source: Innpala).
MY ARTICLE: Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament cumulative scores and tables
Ibaruren*-Imanol were credited with only 6 points by InnPala, even though they should have been credited with 7. The rules of the tournament specify that a full 3 points should be given the winner of the match even if the match isn't finished because of an injury.
Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez defeated Necol-Imanol 40-35 (Source: Innpala).
MY ARTICLE: Kirol Txartela Masters Tournament cumulative scores and tables
Mano--Torneo LaBastida
Torneo LaBastida was contested at Bastida Fronton (1) (2) July 29 and August 12, 2016.
July 29:
Only Semi-Final
Berasaluze II-Albisu defeated Ezkurdia-Merino II 22-9
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Full match video (match begins at 1:16:10 on the recording)
August 12, 2016:
Final
Berasaluze II-Albisu defeated Urrutikoetxea-Rezusta 22-21
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Match statistics (Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 1:03:14 on the recording)
BA came back from 16-18 to lead 20-18. Then they came back again from 20-21 to win 22-21.
Article that summarizes Berasaluze II's 2 victories (Deia) within three days, on the eve of his retirement.
July 29:
Only Semi-Final
Berasaluze II-Albisu defeated Ezkurdia-Merino II 22-9
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Full match video (match begins at 1:16:10 on the recording)
August 12, 2016:
Final
Berasaluze II-Albisu defeated Urrutikoetxea-Rezusta 22-21
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Match statistics (Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 1:03:14 on the recording)
BA came back from 16-18 to lead 20-18. Then they came back again from 20-21 to win 22-21.
Article that summarizes Berasaluze II's 2 victories (Deia) within three days, on the eve of his retirement.
Mano--Torneo Villa de Ezcaray
Turneo Villa de Ezcaray was contested July 31 and August 10 at Ezcaray Fronton, (1) (2)
July 31, 2016:
Only Semi-final
Victor-Untoria defeated Gorka-Merino II 22-14
Match article (Diario Vasco)
Match statistics (Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 1:04:44 on the recording)
August 10:
Final
Berasaluze II-Rezusta defeated Victor-Untoria 22-20
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Match highlights (15 selected points, including the winning point: 21iguales.com Youtube site)
July 31, 2016:
Only Semi-final
Victor-Untoria defeated Gorka-Merino II 22-14
Match article (Diario Vasco)
Match statistics (Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 1:04:44 on the recording)
August 10:
Final
Berasaluze II-Rezusta defeated Victor-Untoria 22-20
Match article and statistics (21iguales.com)
Match highlights (15 selected points, including the winning point: 21iguales.com Youtube site)
Saturday, August 13, 2016
Mano--Tourneo Virgen Blanca (La Blanca)
Turneo Virgen Blanca was contested August 5, 6, and 8 at Ogueta Fronton (Vitoria-Gasteiz).
Asegarce Tournament page
Source for all full match videos: EITB
August 5:
First Semi-final
Oliazola II-Untoria defeated Artola-Albisu 22-18
Match article (Source: Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 37:20 on the recording)
August 6:
Second Semi-final
Altuna III-Zabaleta defeated Ezkurdia-Rezusta 22-15
Match article (Source: Diario Vasco)
Full match video (match begins at 1:01:08 on the recording)
August 8:
Final
Altuna III-Zabaleta defeated Oliazola II-Untoria 22-6
Match article (Source: Diario Vasco)
A 9-0 run by the winners at the start of the sealed the outcome, but they kept applying pressure, adding to their lead throughout for a surprisingly easy victory.
Video highlights (11 selected points, including the winning point: 21iguales.com Youtube site)
Full match video (match begins at 55:43 on the recording)
Asegarce Tournament page
Source for all full match videos: EITB
August 5:
First Semi-final
Oliazola II-Untoria defeated Artola-Albisu 22-18
Match article (Source: Asegarce)
Full match video (match begins at 37:20 on the recording)
August 6:
Second Semi-final
Altuna III-Zabaleta defeated Ezkurdia-Rezusta 22-15
Match article (Source: Diario Vasco)
Full match video (match begins at 1:01:08 on the recording)
August 8:
Final
Altuna III-Zabaleta defeated Oliazola II-Untoria 22-6
Match article (Source: Diario Vasco)
A 9-0 run by the winners at the start of the sealed the outcome, but they kept applying pressure, adding to their lead throughout for a surprisingly easy victory.
Video highlights (11 selected points, including the winning point: 21iguales.com Youtube site)
Full match video (match begins at 55:43 on the recording)
Friday, August 12, 2016
Main Nue--Player Rankings--August 10, 2016
Main Nue complete player rankings are available on the player rankings page (Under "Main Nue") on the right side of the main blog page. You can also find how these rankings are calculated there.
As of August 10, 2016 the top five were:
Larralde--11350
Ducassou--11350
Guichandut--8400--up from July 27 7th rank (5400)
Bilbao--7450
Amulet--7200
Ospital dropped to 7th rank--6400
De Ezcurra dropped to 9th rank--5050
It is unclear from the rankings explanation how points can be lost from one ranking to another.
As of July 27, 2015 the top five were:
Larralde--9350
Ducassou--8850
Ospital--5900--up from June 26 7th rank (4000)
Bilbao--5700
De Ezcurra--5550
As of August 10, 2016 the top five were:
Larralde--11350
Ducassou--11350
Guichandut--8400--up from July 27 7th rank (5400)
Bilbao--7450
Amulet--7200
Ospital dropped to 7th rank--6400
De Ezcurra dropped to 9th rank--5050
It is unclear from the rankings explanation how points can be lost from one ranking to another.
As of July 27, 2015 the top five were:
Larralde--9350
Ducassou--8850
Ospital--5900--up from June 26 7th rank (4000)
Bilbao--5700
De Ezcurra--5550
Main Nue--Tournois Espela d'Espelette
Tournoi Espela d'Espelette, an EP 500 competition, was contested at Trinquet d'Espelette (1) (2) August 6 and 9, 2016.
* Not listed in Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
August 6, 2016:
Semi-finals
Elgart-Guichandut defeated Lambert-Lazcano 40-26
Inchauspe-Amulet defeated Monce-Migueltorena* 40-27
Source for both scores (Esku Pilota)
August 9, 2016
Final
Elgart-Guichandut defeated Inchauspe-Amulet 40-26
Match article, photos, and audio interview with Elgart (Source: Esku Pilota)
As the match story indicates, Inchauspe-Amulet had little chance to win. Three days earlier they won a 67 point match in the semi-finals of this tournament. The day before they played a marathon 50-48 Monday at the Garat match against each other (see under the recurring 50 point match Main Nue results on the right side of the page), a match that took an hour and 50 minutes. So, counting the 66 points of this final, they played 231 points in 4 days.
* Not listed in Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
August 6, 2016:
Semi-finals
Elgart-Guichandut defeated Lambert-Lazcano 40-26
Inchauspe-Amulet defeated Monce-Migueltorena* 40-27
Source for both scores (Esku Pilota)
August 9, 2016
Final
Elgart-Guichandut defeated Inchauspe-Amulet 40-26
Match article, photos, and audio interview with Elgart (Source: Esku Pilota)
As the match story indicates, Inchauspe-Amulet had little chance to win. Three days earlier they won a 67 point match in the semi-finals of this tournament. The day before they played a marathon 50-48 Monday at the Garat match against each other (see under the recurring 50 point match Main Nue results on the right side of the page), a match that took an hour and 50 minutes. So, counting the 66 points of this final, they played 231 points in 4 days.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Main Nue--Tournoi de Cambo les Bains
Tournoi de Cambo les Bains, an EP 1000 competition, was contested at Trinquet Cambo les Bains (1) (2) August 3, 4, and 8, 2016.
Competition page at pelotelive.free.fr
August 3, 2016:
First Semi-final
Bielle-Bilbao defeated Xala-de Ezcurra 40-28
Match article (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match graph and selected linescore: (Source: Esku Pilota via pelotelive.free.fr)
Full match video: (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube page, match article above, or match graph source)
Note the high angle the entire match is filmed from. This is because Cambo les Bains is an "Argentine" trinquet. There is no "dugout" in the back, just a solid wall. This allows for much greater freedom of movement of the back courters. They do not have to defend the open scoring area in the back that they do on most trinquet courts. They also do not have to follow the ball around the non-existent back trinquet roof, which allows for more ease of rebote (rebound) shots.
August 4, 2016:
2nd Semi-final
Ospital-Ducassou defeated Waltary-Harismendy 40-38
Match article (Source: Esku Pilota)
Perhaps as important as the article are the images that accompany it. Here we can clearly see the solidity of the front and back walls of this trinquet.
Match graph and (for all practical purposes) full linescore (Source: Esku Pilota via pelotelive.free.fr
Waltary almost turned this into a fantastic victory at the end. But not quite.
August 8, 2016:
Final
Ospital-Ducassou defeated Bielle-Bilbao 40-26
Match article, photos, audio interview with Ospital (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match graph, selected match statistics, selected linescore and commentary (Source: Esku Pilota via pilotelive.free.fr)
Competition page at pelotelive.free.fr
August 3, 2016:
First Semi-final
Bielle-Bilbao defeated Xala-de Ezcurra 40-28
Match article (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match graph and selected linescore: (Source: Esku Pilota via pelotelive.free.fr)
Full match video: (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube page, match article above, or match graph source)
Note the high angle the entire match is filmed from. This is because Cambo les Bains is an "Argentine" trinquet. There is no "dugout" in the back, just a solid wall. This allows for much greater freedom of movement of the back courters. They do not have to defend the open scoring area in the back that they do on most trinquet courts. They also do not have to follow the ball around the non-existent back trinquet roof, which allows for more ease of rebote (rebound) shots.
August 4, 2016:
2nd Semi-final
Ospital-Ducassou defeated Waltary-Harismendy 40-38
Match article (Source: Esku Pilota)
Perhaps as important as the article are the images that accompany it. Here we can clearly see the solidity of the front and back walls of this trinquet.
Match graph and (for all practical purposes) full linescore (Source: Esku Pilota via pelotelive.free.fr
Waltary almost turned this into a fantastic victory at the end. But not quite.
August 8, 2016:
Final
Ospital-Ducassou defeated Bielle-Bilbao 40-26
Match article, photos, audio interview with Ospital (Source: Esku Pilota)
Match graph, selected match statistics, selected linescore and commentary (Source: Esku Pilota via pilotelive.free.fr)
Main Nue--"Meste du Marcat"
"Meste du Marcat", a singles competition, was contested at Trinquet Recalde, Peyrehorade, July 27, August 3, and August 7, 2016.
Source for all score information: pelotelive.free.fr
July 27
1st Semi-final
Ospital defeated de Ezcurra 40-37
August 3
2nd Semi-final
L. Lambert defeated Harismendy 40-21
August 7
Final:
Ospital defeated L. Lambert 40-27
Selected Match Video: (Source: Daniel du Peyrehorade Sport Facebook page via pelotelive.free.fr) Remember to click on "desactiver" below the video before viewing to turn off pfp's auto refresh feature.
Video covers first 7 points (3-0O, 3-3, 4-3O) and last 5 points (begins at 36-26) 36-27, 40-27.
Source for all score information: pelotelive.free.fr
July 27
1st Semi-final
Ospital defeated de Ezcurra 40-37
August 3
2nd Semi-final
L. Lambert defeated Harismendy 40-21
August 7
Final:
Ospital defeated L. Lambert 40-27
Selected Match Video: (Source: Daniel du Peyrehorade Sport Facebook page via pelotelive.free.fr) Remember to click on "desactiver" below the video before viewing to turn off pfp's auto refresh feature.
Video covers first 7 points (3-0O, 3-3, 4-3O) and last 5 points (begins at 36-26) 36-27, 40-27.
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