Remonte--Tourneo Kutxabank--Workings of the Tournament, Players--Results through the end of the league phase

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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 Kutxabank 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.

The league phase of the tournament ended on August 20, due to a rib injury to Endika which forced him out of the tournament. There was no substitute.

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

Results:

August 13, 2016:

Group B

Barrenetxea IV defeated Uterga 30-21

August 16, 2016

Group B

Barrenetxea IV defeated Aizpuru III 30-14

August 18, 2016

Group A

Urriza defeated Ion 30-14

August 20, 2016

Group B

Uterga defeated Aizpuru III 30-14

Final League Table:

Group A

Urriza 1-0--4 points
Ion 0-1 (1-1)--0 points
Endika 0-0

Group B

Barrenextea IV 2-0--8 points
Uterga 1-1--4 points
Aizpuru III 0-2 (2-2)--0 points

Semi-finals:

Barrenextea IV v Ion (August 27)

Urriza v Uterga (September 3)

Final will be played September 10

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Preliminaries:

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.

Jai Alai/Cesta Punta--Internationaux Cesta Punta--Master 4 Tournament

The 2016 Donibane Lohizune (Saint-Jean-de-Luz) Internationaux Cesta Punta Masters competitions began on July 7, 2016 and run through August 25, 2016. At the ICP website, you will find scheduled matches, results, match articles, rules of the competition, player pages, and how the player points are determined, among other information.

The Master 4 Internationaux Cesta Punta Tournament was held at Donibane Lohizune (Saint-Jean-de-Luz) (1) (2) from August 9-16, 2016.

All match scores and match articles are available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta site. Note: as of  February 11, 2017 this link no longer worked. I was able to link directly to the match articles. Those links are below

Full Match videos are also available at the Internationaux Cesta Punta Youtube site.

August 9, 2016:

First Semi-Final Goikoetxea-Aldazabal defeated Beaskoetxea-Alliez 2-0 (15-7, 15-7)

Match article

Match highlights

Full Match Video

August 11, 2016

Second Semi-Final: Hormaetxea-Eyheragaray (substituting for the injured Irastorza) defeated P. Tambourindeguy-Txasio 2-1 (9-15, 15-6, 5-1).

Match article

Highlights

Full Match Video

August 16, 2016:

Final: Hormaetxea-Eyheragaray (substituting for the injured Irastorza) defeated Goikoetxea-Aldazabal 2-1 (10-15, 15-3, 5-4)

Match article

Highlights

Full match video

After winning the first set 15-10, G-A were serving with a 3-2 lead in the second set (37 minutes, 17 seconds on the recording). For the rest of the set, Hormaetxea played spectacularly and G-A never scored again, a run of 13 straight points. Though the tie-breaker could have gone either way, it was this run of great play that turned the match around and gave H-E their chance at victory.

MY ARTICLE: Cumulative match records for all participants in both Internationaux Cesta Punta and Jai Alai World Tour Summer Partidos through the first 10 tournaments

Jai Alai/Cesta Punta--Jai Alai World Tour--Masters Series: Lekeitio

The Jai Alai World Tour, a series of 6 tournaments played in the South Basque, from July 7 through August 13, 2016, finished its sixth and final tournament on August 13. At the site you will find scheduled matches, results, match articles, rules of the competition, player pages, and how the player points are determined, among other information.

Source for all scores and articles: Jai Alai World Tour website.

At Lekeitio Fronton (1) (2) (3) (4) (Lekeitio)

July 30, 2016

1st Semi-final

Olharan-Etcheto defeated Olha-Alliez (substituting for the injured Inza) 2-1 (14-15, 15-8, 5-1).

Second Semi-final

Goikoetxea-Erkiaga defeated Egiguren-Enbil 2-0 (15-13, 15-12).

Match article for both matches

August 13, 2016:

3rd place

Egiguren-Enbil defeated Alberro (substituting for the injured Olha)
-Alliez (substituting for the injured Inza) 2-0 (15-7, 15-11)

Final

Goikoetxea-Erkiaga defeated Olharan-Minveille (substituting for the
injured Etcheto) 2-1 (13-15, 15-12, 5-1)

Match article for both matches

MY ARTICLE: Goikoetxea moves to the back.

MY ARTICLE: Cumulative match records for all participants in both Internationaux Cesta Punta and Jai Alai World Tour Summer Partidos through the first 9 tournaments

Main Nue--Tournoi Chilhar de Souraide

Tournoi Chilhar de Souraide, an EP 1000 competition, was contested at Trinquet Chilhar  (1) (2)  August 12 and 14, 2016.

Competition page at pelotelive.free.fr  The competition page has sub pages for each of the three matches. Each contains match scores, linescores, match graphs, and links to full match videos. If you use pfp to watch the matches, make sure to click "desactiver" below the matches to turn off pfp's auto-refresh. The notes about pelotelive.free.fr on the right side of this page will explain how to navigate back to the competition page from any of the individual match pages. Videos are also available with the match articles (see below) and at the Esku Pilota Youtube site. Note that the matches will move on the Youtube page, but you will always be able to find them by title.

August 12, 2016:

First Semi-final

Larralde-Ducassou defeated Etchegaray-Guichandut 40-23

Second Semi-final

Waltary-Bibao defeated Xala-de Ezcurra 40-34

Match articles and full match videos for both matches, as well as audio interviews with Ducassou and Waltary  (Source: Esku Pilota) Note that the match article has an incorrect score for the first match. A full linescore for that match is available through the above listed pelotelive.free.fr link.

August 14, 2016:

Final

Larralde-Ducassou defeated Waltery-Guichandut (substituting for the injured Bilbao) 40-23

Match article, full match video, and audio interviews with Ducassou and Guichandut  (Source: Esku Pilota)

Bilbao was unable to play due to "bad hands" and Guichandut took his place. He and Waltary played well early and held a couple of  leads (6-4 and 9-7), but then L-D went on a 20-5 run and coasted home from there. They played exactly as one would expect the two highest ranked EP players to play. The match video for this match is particularly instructive to newer Main Nue fans, as two cameras were used, one from the back dugout and one from a high angle in front of the players. The editing was done expertly and it was easy to see what back courters have to contend with in order to defend the large scoring area behind them, or to follow the ball along the back dugout roof. After the 26-13 point, the match was stopped and a song was communally sung. For Guichandut and Ducassou, who also played in the Garat 50 point match on Tuesday, June 16 (moved from its usual Monday time--see the Main Nue recurring 50 point match results link on the right side of this page), this five day sequence contained three matches against each other and contested 208 total points. Ducassou's team won all three.

Main Nue--Tournois d'Ascain

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.

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)

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.

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

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

Fusto-J. Irigoyen* (1-2) (0-3; 3-2; 1-3 )--4 points

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. 

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

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.

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)

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)