The Main Nue
Individuel Elite Pro Championnat de France A and B competition is sponsored by the Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (FFPB). The competition began on December 23, 2016 and will end on February 20, 2017. You can follow its progress here. Pelotelive.free.fr also provides A and B
coverage. The tournament is a seeded ladder tournament.
* not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
The
A group consists of Antton Amulet, Philippe Bielle, Bixintxo Bilbao,
Pascal de Ezcurra, Baptiste Ducassou, Peio Guichandut, Ximun Lambert,
Peio Larralde, Matheiu Ospital, and Agusti Waltary. The seeds, from low
to high are: Amulet and Ospital (1/8), Bilbao and Waltary
(Quarter-finals), and Larralde and Ducassou ("Liguilla").
The
B group consists of Gregory Aguirre, Jean-Philippe Benesse*, Mickael
Darmendrail, Vincent Elgart, Julien Etchegaray, Alexis Inchauspe,
Laurent Lambert, Cedric Lucu, Alain Migueltorena, Antton Monce, Mattin
Olcomendy*, and Mickael Palomes. The seeds, from low to high are:
Darmendrail and L. Lambert (1/8), Palomes and Inchauspe
(Quarter-finals), and Elgart and Monce ("Liguilla).
The "Liguilla" phase is a round robin among the top 4 finishers (two
who win their way in and two who are seeded in) which will determine
the finalists.
Article describing the competition (Esku Pilota)
December 23 2016-January 2, 2017 matches
January 6, 2017
Arcangues (1) (2)
Preview article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
Match article for both matches along with an audio interview with Peio Guichandut (Esku Pilota)
Match article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
B4: Etchegaray defeated Aguirre 40-23 or 40-24
Both match stories list the final score of this match as 40-24. FFPB and pelotelive.free.fr list the final score as 40-23. In any event, after the 1st quarter of the match (7-7; 11-11) Etchegaray took complete control. Etchegary next plays Laurent Lambert at Villefranque on January 14, 2017.
In the Pilota Ttiki preview article on the Etchegary v Inchauspe match of January 20, 2017,
the final score of this match is
40-23. (Added January 21, 2017).
A3: Guichandut defeated Amulet 40-39
Selected linescore (source: both articles above)
0-6; 13-13; 13-20; 17-23; 25-25; 27-27; 29-29; 30-30; 33-33; 33-38; 35-39; 39-39; 40-39
According to both accounts, neither player had a particularly good match. There were 7 equalities and Guichandut came from behind to finally win. Guichandut next plays Bilbao at Villefranque on January 14, 2017.
For cumulative records of Main Nue elite professionals see the "Cumulative records of EP players" on the recurring results page on the right side of the blog.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Jai Alai/Cesta Punta--Los Templos Chinos de la Pelota
Los Templos Chinos de la Pelota (Diario Vasco (Bilbo (Bilbao)), January 3, 2016. This article gives a short history of Jai Alai Cesta/Punta in China. It also mentions landmark dates for the expansion of the sport into various parts of the globe. (Thanks To Tiger's Chalk Talk discussion forum Jai Alai News Facebook page for discovering it).
Main Nue-South Basque v North Basque
The Arabako Sagardotegien Torneo Kopo was played January 6, 2017 at Tornosolo, Abadino (1) (2)
Gonzalez-Ugarte defeated Inchauspe-Bilbao 40-14
Condensed linescore (winners always listed 1st) (Source: EITB)
1-0; 1-1; 9-1; 9-2; 11-2; 11-3; 15-3; 15-5; 18-5; 18-6; 19-6; 19-7; 20-7; 20-10; 37-10; 37-14; 40-14
Full match video (EITB)
In a match billed as Hegoalde (South Basque) v Ipparalde (North Basque), the Hegoalde team completely dominated with runs of 8-1 and 17-0 in the first and second halves. Mikel Gonzalez continued his excellent play that was featured in the Super Prestige tournament. His partner Inhar Ugarte also played very well in the back court. Ugarte is a small but strong man, who strikes the pelota with surprising power. His rebotes were quite effective and he showed deft touch on several direct points into the side dugout mesh. Together they simply overwhelmed their North Basque opponents. The 61 ball 20-10 point (33:01-35:48 on the video), won by I-B, their 3rd in a row, was the kind of point that might have given them some needed momentum. Instead it was the last point they scored for the next 17. The 26-10 point was another marathon (73 balls--43:04-46:13) that Ugarte won with a beautiful shot. Gonzalez' service game was effective, netting him 11 aces by my count. He also began several points by serving from the right side, something he did not feature in the two Super-prestige matches for which full match videos were available.
The trinquet was interesting in that a) there was no xilo box, and b) the back wall was glass, behind which was a spectator section. This effectively made Tornosolo an "Argentine" trinquet like Cambo les Bains, meaning the defenders played differently than they would have on a conventional trinquet.
I have little knowledge of the organization of Esku Pilota tournaments and even less knowledge of the state of Main Nue in the South Basque. And making any comparisons based on one match is always dangerous. But I would love to see more Hegoalde-Ipparalde matches like this one. I hope Mikel Gonzalez (and perhaps Inhar Ugarte) get more exposure in future EP tournaments as well.
Gonzalez-Ugarte defeated Inchauspe-Bilbao 40-14
Condensed linescore (winners always listed 1st) (Source: EITB)
1-0; 1-1; 9-1; 9-2; 11-2; 11-3; 15-3; 15-5; 18-5; 18-6; 19-6; 19-7; 20-7; 20-10; 37-10; 37-14; 40-14
Full match video (EITB)
In a match billed as Hegoalde (South Basque) v Ipparalde (North Basque), the Hegoalde team completely dominated with runs of 8-1 and 17-0 in the first and second halves. Mikel Gonzalez continued his excellent play that was featured in the Super Prestige tournament. His partner Inhar Ugarte also played very well in the back court. Ugarte is a small but strong man, who strikes the pelota with surprising power. His rebotes were quite effective and he showed deft touch on several direct points into the side dugout mesh. Together they simply overwhelmed their North Basque opponents. The 61 ball 20-10 point (33:01-35:48 on the video), won by I-B, their 3rd in a row, was the kind of point that might have given them some needed momentum. Instead it was the last point they scored for the next 17. The 26-10 point was another marathon (73 balls--43:04-46:13) that Ugarte won with a beautiful shot. Gonzalez' service game was effective, netting him 11 aces by my count. He also began several points by serving from the right side, something he did not feature in the two Super-prestige matches for which full match videos were available.
The trinquet was interesting in that a) there was no xilo box, and b) the back wall was glass, behind which was a spectator section. This effectively made Tornosolo an "Argentine" trinquet like Cambo les Bains, meaning the defenders played differently than they would have on a conventional trinquet.
I have little knowledge of the organization of Esku Pilota tournaments and even less knowledge of the state of Main Nue in the South Basque. And making any comparisons based on one match is always dangerous. But I would love to see more Hegoalde-Ipparalde matches like this one. I hope Mikel Gonzalez (and perhaps Inhar Ugarte) get more exposure in future EP tournaments as well.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
NEW PAGE ON RIGHT SIDE OF BLOG: Main Nue: Cumulative records of Esku Pilota players
I have added a new recurring results page to the right side of the blog. Main Nue: Cumulative records of Esku Pilota players. The table began with the results from matches played on January 2, 2017.
Esku Pilota keeps a ranking table of its roster based on a weighted scale of their performance in tournaments of ranked difficulty (EP 500, 1000, 2000). A question that I have been interested in is the actual win-loss records of these players, which I have been unable to find compiled anywhere.
I will keep a cumulative record of players for the calendar year. This is,of course, an arbitrary time division. But since Main Nue is played throughout the year, this seems as good a place as any to start. The players will be broken into "A" and "B" categories as listed in the Championnat de France Elite Pro A and B tournaments. Again, this is an arbitrary division, but easier than to try to divide them by the tournaments they play in. If, however, a B player plays in an A tournament (EP 1000 or 2000), his record will be recorded with the A players. The same will be true for A players who play in B tournaments (EP 500 or less). So you may see players listed in both categories. Players will be divided by position (front and back). This table will hopefully entertain and perhaps enlighten a bit.
* not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
For the purposes of this table, only matches that are played will be counted.
A Group
Antton Amulet, Philippe Bielle, Bixintxo Bilbao, Pascal de Ezcurra, Baptiste Ducassou, Peio Guichandut, Ximun Lambert, Peio Larralde, Matheiu Ospital, and Agusti Waltery.
B Group
Gregory Aguirre, Jean-Philippe Benesse*, Mickael Darmendrail, Vincent Elgart, Julien Etchegaray, Alexis Inchauspe, Laurent Lambert, Cedric Lucu, Alain Migueltorena, Antton Monce, Mattin Olcomendy*, and Mickael Palomes
Esku Pilota keeps a ranking table of its roster based on a weighted scale of their performance in tournaments of ranked difficulty (EP 500, 1000, 2000). A question that I have been interested in is the actual win-loss records of these players, which I have been unable to find compiled anywhere.
I will keep a cumulative record of players for the calendar year. This is,of course, an arbitrary time division. But since Main Nue is played throughout the year, this seems as good a place as any to start. The players will be broken into "A" and "B" categories as listed in the Championnat de France Elite Pro A and B tournaments. Again, this is an arbitrary division, but easier than to try to divide them by the tournaments they play in. If, however, a B player plays in an A tournament (EP 1000 or 2000), his record will be recorded with the A players. The same will be true for A players who play in B tournaments (EP 500 or less). So you may see players listed in both categories. Players will be divided by position (front and back). This table will hopefully entertain and perhaps enlighten a bit.
* not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
For the purposes of this table, only matches that are played will be counted.
A Group
Antton Amulet, Philippe Bielle, Bixintxo Bilbao, Pascal de Ezcurra, Baptiste Ducassou, Peio Guichandut, Ximun Lambert, Peio Larralde, Matheiu Ospital, and Agusti Waltery.
B Group
Gregory Aguirre, Jean-Philippe Benesse*, Mickael Darmendrail, Vincent Elgart, Julien Etchegaray, Alexis Inchauspe, Laurent Lambert, Cedric Lucu, Alain Migueltorena, Antton Monce, Mattin Olcomendy*, and Mickael Palomes
Main Nue: FFPB Championnat de France Elite Pro Individuel "A" and "B" competitions begins
The Main Nue
Individuel Elite Pro Championnat de France A and B competition is sponsored by the Federation Francaise de Pelote Basque (FFPB). The competition began on December 23, 2016 and will end on February 20, 2017. You can follow its progress here. Note: the "progress here" link has been changed to a (hopefully) persistent URL that covers the entire tournament. That link is now present in every MNIEP CDF post. (Added March 18, 2017).
Pelotelive.free.fr also provides A and B coverage. The tournament is a seeded ladder tournament.
* not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
The A group consists of Antton Amulet, Philippe Bielle, Bixintxo Bilbao, Pascal de Ezcurra, Baptiste Ducassou, Peio Guichandut, Ximun Lambert, Peio Larralde, Matheiu Ospital, and Agusti Waltary. The seeds, from low to high are: Amulet and Ospital (1/8), Bilbao and Waltary (Quarter-finals), and Larralde and Ducassou ("Liguilla").
The B group consists of Gregory Aguirre, Jean-Philippe Benesse*, Mickael Darmendrail, Vincent Elgart, Julien Etchegaray, Alexis Inchauspe, Laurent Lambert, Cedric Lucu, Alain Migueltorena, Antton Monce, Mattin Olcomendy*, and Mickael Palomes. The seeds, from low to high are: Darmendrail and L. Lambert (1/8), Palomes and Inchauspe (Quarter-finals), and Elgart and Monce ("Liguilla").
The "Liguilla" phase is a round robin among the top 4 finishers (two who win their way in and two who are seeded in) which will determine the finalists.
Article describing the competition (Esku Pilota)
Barriage (non-seeded play-in):
December 23, 2016:
Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle (1) (2)
B1: Olcomendy defeated Lucu 40-18
December 30, 2016:
Arcangues (1) (2)
Background article (Pilota Ttiki)
B2: Aguirre defeated Olcomendy 40-35
A1: Guichandut defeated Bielle 40-25
Match article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
January 2, 2017
Le Garat, St. Jean-Pied-de-Port (1) (2)
B3: Benesse defeated Migueltorena via a forfeit.
In place of that match as a "lever de rideau" (curtain raiser) for the A2 match, Monce (seeded into the "liguilla" phase of the B tournament) played against Benesse instead.
Monce defeated Benesse 40-33
Note that Benesse was scheduled to play Darmendrail in the 1/8 level on January 9, 2017 at the Garat. Darmendrail has dropped out of the tournament due to a cyst operation. Benesse has been scheduled for another "lever de rideau" v Elgart (also seeded into the "liguilla phase of the B tournament) subject to confirmation. Benesse's next match in the tournament will be the Quarter-final v Palomes at the Garat on January 16. If all of this falls into place, Benesse could be playing a quarter final having already played both players seeded in at the "liguilla" level. See the above link to the FFPB results page to see how the liguilla works.
A2: de Ezcurra defeated X. Lambert 40-35
Match article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
Match statistics for A2 (Source: H. Ocafrain via Goizeko Izarra's "lundi" page). Note these statistics will only be available until the next "lundi" match. They were
Decade linescores and equalities (Ocafrain) interspersed with selected line scores provided by Pilota Ttiki (winner always listed 1st):
7-3; 13-7; 14-7; 14-14, 15-15, 17-17; 19-21; 20-22; 22-22 26-22; 26-24 26-26; 27-27; 32-28; 37-33; 40-35
Time of the match: 1 hour, 8 minutes. Actual playing time: 29 minutes
Scoring:
de Ezcurra +32 (8 service aces, 4 egindakoak, 1 xareat, 8 pumpa xare, 1 ziloat, 3 buruzgain, 2 motz, 5 izkin motz) -5
X. Lambert +30 (7 service aces, 10 egindakoak, 1 xareat, 2 pumpa xare, 3 dejadez, 1 motz, 6 izkin motz) -8
de Ezcurra had the initiative for most of the match, but Lambert kept fighting back. The last decade consisted of de Ezcurra protecting the small lead he had built earlier.
Pelotelive.free.fr also provides A and B coverage. The tournament is a seeded ladder tournament.
* not listed on the Esku Pilota player pages at this time.
The A group consists of Antton Amulet, Philippe Bielle, Bixintxo Bilbao, Pascal de Ezcurra, Baptiste Ducassou, Peio Guichandut, Ximun Lambert, Peio Larralde, Matheiu Ospital, and Agusti Waltary. The seeds, from low to high are: Amulet and Ospital (1/8), Bilbao and Waltary (Quarter-finals), and Larralde and Ducassou ("Liguilla").
The B group consists of Gregory Aguirre, Jean-Philippe Benesse*, Mickael Darmendrail, Vincent Elgart, Julien Etchegaray, Alexis Inchauspe, Laurent Lambert, Cedric Lucu, Alain Migueltorena, Antton Monce, Mattin Olcomendy*, and Mickael Palomes. The seeds, from low to high are: Darmendrail and L. Lambert (1/8), Palomes and Inchauspe (Quarter-finals), and Elgart and Monce ("Liguilla").
The "Liguilla" phase is a round robin among the top 4 finishers (two who win their way in and two who are seeded in) which will determine the finalists.
Article describing the competition (Esku Pilota)
Barriage (non-seeded play-in):
December 23, 2016:
Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle (1) (2)
B1: Olcomendy defeated Lucu 40-18
December 30, 2016:
Arcangues (1) (2)
Background article (Pilota Ttiki)
B2: Aguirre defeated Olcomendy 40-35
A1: Guichandut defeated Bielle 40-25
Match article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
January 2, 2017
Le Garat, St. Jean-Pied-de-Port (1) (2)
B3: Benesse defeated Migueltorena via a forfeit.
In place of that match as a "lever de rideau" (curtain raiser) for the A2 match, Monce (seeded into the "liguilla" phase of the B tournament) played against Benesse instead.
Monce defeated Benesse 40-33
Note that Benesse was scheduled to play Darmendrail in the 1/8 level on January 9, 2017 at the Garat. Darmendrail has dropped out of the tournament due to a cyst operation. Benesse has been scheduled for another "lever de rideau" v Elgart (also seeded into the "liguilla phase of the B tournament) subject to confirmation. Benesse's next match in the tournament will be the Quarter-final v Palomes at the Garat on January 16. If all of this falls into place, Benesse could be playing a quarter final having already played both players seeded in at the "liguilla" level. See the above link to the FFPB results page to see how the liguilla works.
A2: de Ezcurra defeated X. Lambert 40-35
Match article for both matches (Pilota Ttiki)
Match statistics for A2 (Source: H. Ocafrain via Goizeko Izarra's "lundi" page). Note these statistics will only be available until the next "lundi" match. They were
Decade linescores and equalities (Ocafrain) interspersed with selected line scores provided by Pilota Ttiki (winner always listed 1st):
7-3; 13-7; 14-7; 14-14, 15-15, 17-17; 19-21; 20-22; 22-22 26-22; 26-24 26-26; 27-27; 32-28; 37-33; 40-35
Time of the match: 1 hour, 8 minutes. Actual playing time: 29 minutes
Scoring:
de Ezcurra +32 (8 service aces, 4 egindakoak, 1 xareat, 8 pumpa xare, 1 ziloat, 3 buruzgain, 2 motz, 5 izkin motz) -5
X. Lambert +30 (7 service aces, 10 egindakoak, 1 xareat, 2 pumpa xare, 3 dejadez, 1 motz, 6 izkin motz) -8
de Ezcurra had the initiative for most of the match, but Lambert kept fighting back. The last decade consisted of de Ezcurra protecting the small lead he had built earlier.
Mano--Binakako Txapelketako/Campionato Parejas--Week 5
Binakako Txapelketako/Campionato Parejas, the premier doubles competition of the 2016-2017 Mano season, began December 2, 2016. 8 teams compete for the title. The first (league) phase is a double round robin (14 matches). The top 4 finishers will then face off in a single round robin (3 matches). The two winners will play in a final on April 9, 2017.
Asegarce Competition Page
Asegarce League phase table
ASPE League phase table
Wikipedia Competition Page (Castilian)
Full ongoing league phase table (with total points and differential):
Source for all match articles, unless otherwise specifically stated, is 21iguales.com 21iguales.com will also keep an ongoing phase table at its main Parejas site and with every match article.
Match linescores will be provided from match articles when available. Full match linescores can be found at 21iguales.com Twitter feed. Track back to the date and match and follow from beginning to end. The feed is also available at the Main site of 21iguales.com while the matches are in progress.
Source for all highlights and full match videos, unless otherwise specifically stated, is EITB.
Week 1; Week 2; Week 3; Week 4;
Week 5
December 30, 2016
A. Etxeberri Municipal (1)(2): Bengoetxea VI-Larunbe defeated Elezkano II-Zabaleta 22-18
Match article with statistics and linescore
With Bengoetxea VI leading the way with +13 -2 B-L built leads of 8-3 and 19-13. Then they held off an E-Z rally to win. B-L were hampered by 8 Larunbe errors. B-L 2-3 (+1) E-Z 2-3 (-1)..
Match highlights (EITB)
Full match video (match begins at 55 minutes, 45 seconds on the video)
December 31, 2016
B. Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1)(2): Irribaria-Rezusta defeated Urrutikoetxea-Imaz 22-21.
Match article with statistics and linescore
In a great match with 3 lead changes, I-R came back the last time, from almost certain defeat (19-21) to win by the mininum. U-I are now 1-2 as a team after U-Berioz began at 0-2. Imaz is a powerful striker of the ball who can return it with ease from the far reaches of the court. U-I are in a very deep hole in this competition, but they are by no means out of it. I-R are playing fabulous Mano at the moment. I-R 5-0 (+5) U-I 1-4 (-2)
Match highlights
Full Match video (match begins at 1:23:37 on the video)
January 1, 2017
C. Astelena, Eibar (1)(2): Altuna III-Barriola defeated Ezkurdia-Merino II 22-18.
Match article with statistics and linescore
Altuna III returned after 4 weeks out with a knee injury and immediately made his presence felt. E-M were ahead 10-4 when the match was delayed by Barriola becoming sick to his stomach. When he returned, A-B kicked their game into high gear, outscoring E-M 18-8. Altuna III led all scorers with +13 in an a battle of attrition that consumed 675 balls in play and lasted a little short of an hour and a half. A-B 2-3 (+1) E-M 2-3 (-1)
Match highlights
Full match video (match begins at 55:22 on the video).
January 2, 2017
D. Beotibar, Tolosa (1)(2): Oliazola II-Untoria defeated Victor (substituting for Artola)-Albisu 22-9
Match article with statistics and linescore (Deia)
A 9-0 run took the score from 8-6 to 17-6 and O-U cruised home from there. 12 V-A errors, including several errors in attack by Victor made O-U's day easier. O-U 3-2 (+1). A-A 3-2 (-1).
Match highlights
Match highlights (21iguales.com) (5 selected points)
Asegarce Competition Page
Asegarce League phase table
ASPE League phase table
Wikipedia Competition Page (Castilian)
Full ongoing league phase table (with total points and differential):
Source for all match articles, unless otherwise specifically stated, is 21iguales.com 21iguales.com will also keep an ongoing phase table at its main Parejas site and with every match article.
Match linescores will be provided from match articles when available. Full match linescores can be found at 21iguales.com Twitter feed. Track back to the date and match and follow from beginning to end. The feed is also available at the Main site of 21iguales.com while the matches are in progress.
Source for all highlights and full match videos, unless otherwise specifically stated, is EITB.
Week 1; Week 2; Week 3; Week 4;
Week 5
December 30, 2016
A. Etxeberri Municipal (1)(2): Bengoetxea VI-Larunbe defeated Elezkano II-Zabaleta 22-18
Match article with statistics and linescore
With Bengoetxea VI leading the way with +13 -2 B-L built leads of 8-3 and 19-13. Then they held off an E-Z rally to win. B-L were hampered by 8 Larunbe errors. B-L 2-3 (+1) E-Z 2-3 (-1)..
Match highlights (EITB)
Full match video (match begins at 55 minutes, 45 seconds on the video)
December 31, 2016
B. Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1)(2): Irribaria-Rezusta defeated Urrutikoetxea-Imaz 22-21.
Match article with statistics and linescore
In a great match with 3 lead changes, I-R came back the last time, from almost certain defeat (19-21) to win by the mininum. U-I are now 1-2 as a team after U-Berioz began at 0-2. Imaz is a powerful striker of the ball who can return it with ease from the far reaches of the court. U-I are in a very deep hole in this competition, but they are by no means out of it. I-R are playing fabulous Mano at the moment. I-R 5-0 (+5) U-I 1-4 (-2)
Match highlights
Full Match video (match begins at 1:23:37 on the video)
January 1, 2017
C. Astelena, Eibar (1)(2): Altuna III-Barriola defeated Ezkurdia-Merino II 22-18.
Match article with statistics and linescore
Altuna III returned after 4 weeks out with a knee injury and immediately made his presence felt. E-M were ahead 10-4 when the match was delayed by Barriola becoming sick to his stomach. When he returned, A-B kicked their game into high gear, outscoring E-M 18-8. Altuna III led all scorers with +13 in an a battle of attrition that consumed 675 balls in play and lasted a little short of an hour and a half. A-B 2-3 (+1) E-M 2-3 (-1)
Match highlights
Full match video (match begins at 55:22 on the video).
January 2, 2017
D. Beotibar, Tolosa (1)(2): Oliazola II-Untoria defeated Victor (substituting for Artola)-Albisu 22-9
Match article with statistics and linescore (Deia)
A 9-0 run took the score from 8-6 to 17-6 and O-U cruised home from there. 12 V-A errors, including several errors in attack by Victor made O-U's day easier. O-U 3-2 (+1). A-A 3-2 (-1).
Match highlights
Match highlights (21iguales.com) (5 selected points)
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Pala--La Liga Kutxabank--Semi-final and independent non-league match
La Liga Kutxabank competition began on October 29, 2016 at Bizkaia Fronton, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1)(2). This tournament includes the entire InnPala roster, divided into 5 teams which will participate in a double round robin League competition, followed by a semi-final between the 2nd and 3rd place teams. The winner will face the League winner in a final on January 7th, 2017. Most of the matches will be at Bizkaia. There will also be matches at Sopela and Gallarta. For more on the tournament see the tournament page at InnPala.
Week 1--October 29, 2016
Week 2--November 5, 2016
Week 3--November 12, 2016
Week 4--November 19, 2016
Week 5--November 25-26, 2016
Week 6--December 2-3, 2016
Week 7--December 10, 2016
Week 1--October 29, 2016
Week 2--November 5, 2016
Week 3--November 12, 2016
Week 4--November 19, 2016
Week 5--November 25-26, 2016
Week 6--December 2-3, 2016
Week 7--December 10, 2016
Week 9--December 23, 2016
Semi-final (Source for all scoring information and match video: EITB)
December 30, 2016
Necol-Ibargarai defeated Fusto-Gordon 3-1 (9-10, 10-7, 10-9, 10-8)
Match article (InnPala Fronton Facebook page). Auto translate may be available.
Statement of Iker Gordon and Fusto response (InnPala Fronton Facebook page). Auto translate may be available.
Full match video (match begins at 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds on the recording.
Scoring: Necol +13 -12; Ibargarai +9 -8 --- Fusto +11 -9; Gordon +3 -8
N-I 39 F-G 34
499 balls in play
Necol 110; Ibargari 141 --- Fusto 159; Gordon 89
Time of the match: 1:03:19
Individual joko (set) linescores (winner of the match always listed 1st).
Joko 1: 0-1; 1-1; 1-2; 2-2; 3-2; 4-2; 4-3; 4-4; 5-4; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 6-7; 6-8; 7-8; 8-8; 9-8; 9-9; 9-10 (F-G 1-0)
Joko 2: 0-1; 1-1; 1-2; 1-3; 2-3; 3-3; 4-3; 5-3; 6-3; 6-4; 6-5; 7-5; 8-5; 8-6; 8-7; 9-7; 10-7 (1-1).
Joko 3: 1-0; 2-0; 2-1; 2-2; 3-2; 3-3; 3-4; 3-5; 4-5; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 7-6; 7-7; 7-8; 7-9; 8-9; 9-9; 10-9 (N-I 2-1)
Joko 4: 0-1; 1-1; 2-1; 2-2; 2-3; 2-4; 3-4; 3-5; 3-6; 4-6; 5-6; 6-6; 7-6; 8-6; 9-6; 9-7; 9-8; 10-8 (N-I 3-1)
The match was tied 18 times. The lead changed hands 12 times (J1-4, J2-1, J3-4, J4-3). The largest lead by either team was 3 points. These are measures of how close a match is. Though N-I won in 4 jokos, it could have easily gone the other way. The key turning points came in the Jokos 3 and 4. F-G couldn't hold a 9-7 lead in the former. In the latter N-I turned a 3-6 deficit into a 9-6 lead with the biggest run either team had in the match. After that F-G fought back, but a Gordon service fault at 9-8 ended their tournament. Gordon felt so bad about the defeat that he issued a public apology. Fusto (see above) was having none of it. And he was correct. In Iker Gordon's first professional tournament, he came within inches of going to a final. In addition, after a very slow start (0-2 in matches, 1-6 in jokos), F-G finished 5-1 (16-9). They finished the tournament 5-4 (18-18). N-I move on to the final on January 7. They are now 4-5 (20-20). They face League champions Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez (6-2 (21-15)). F-G will play Zubiri-Brefel in the preliminary 3rd place match. Finally, one of the highlights of the match was the dual in front between Fusto and Necol during the last 3 points of Joko 3 (1:53:07-1:55:11 on the video). Two power hitters bashing it out like a couple of heavyweight boxers. What a show they put on!
On November 12, 2016 G-I defeated N-I 3-2 (10-4, 10-9, 4-10, 6-10, 10-3)
Full match video
On December 23 2016, at Gallarta, G-I defeated N-I 3-1 (10-5, 10-8, 8-10, 10-7).
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The first match of the evening was an independent match.
Landeta-Imanol defeated Zubiri--Ibai-Perez 3-1 (10-8, 7-10, 10-9, 10-7).
This is the first match on the full match video linked to the semi-final.
L-I stayed together in this match, winning their 3rd in their last 4 (including an upset victory over the League champions). Their only loss was a last ditch effort 3-2 win by Fusto-Gordon in the final League match last week.
Scoring: Landeta +10 -11; Imanol +10 -10 --- Zubiri +7 -10; Ibai-Perez +6 -7
L-I 37 Z-I 34
664 balls in play
Landeta 167; Imanol 166 --- Zubiri 179 Ibai-Perez 152
Time of the match: 1:03:24
Watch the speed of Zubiri and Landeta. Then compare to the power game of Necol and Fusto.
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Table of wins and losses for the 2016-2017 season.
Key: Player, Position (d=delantero (front court), z=zaguero (back court)) match wins-losses, joko (set) wins-losses, winning-losing streak, championships won. Matches that are single partidos will be noted. Table will be according to match winning percentage. 1st tie breaker will be number of wins. 2nd tie breaker will be joko win-loss differential.
December 30, 2016
Gaubeka(d)..6-2....21-15..+1*
Fusto(d).......5-4....18-18....-1
Zubiri(d)......5-5...21-17....-1*
Necol(d).......4-6...20-23....+1
Landeta(d)...3-6...15-22....+1
Ibai-Perez(z)..6-3....22-18...-1*
Ibargari(z).....5-5.....23-20..+1
Gordon(z).....5-5....18-21....-1
Brefel(z)........4-4....17-14...+1
Imanol(z).......3-6....15-22...+1*
Includes Dec. 30, 2016 independent match: Landeta-Imanol defeated Zuberi--Ibai-Perez 3-1 (10-8, 7-10, 10-9, 10-7) at Bizkaia.
*Does not include the result of Nov.25, 2016 independent match Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez v Zubiri-Imanol. The result is unknown at this time. I will add it when I find it.
Includes Nov. 19, 2016 independent match: Zuberi-Ibargari defeated Necol-Gordon 3-0 (10-8, 10-3, 10-9) at Bizkaia.
For cumulative accounting of this player table see the InnPala Player win-loss table under the Pala page on the right side of the blog.
Semi-final (Source for all scoring information and match video: EITB)
December 30, 2016
Necol-Ibargarai defeated Fusto-Gordon 3-1 (9-10, 10-7, 10-9, 10-8)
Match article (InnPala Fronton Facebook page). Auto translate may be available.
Statement of Iker Gordon and Fusto response (InnPala Fronton Facebook page). Auto translate may be available.
Full match video (match begins at 1 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds on the recording.
Scoring: Necol +13 -12; Ibargarai +9 -8 --- Fusto +11 -9; Gordon +3 -8
N-I 39 F-G 34
499 balls in play
Necol 110; Ibargari 141 --- Fusto 159; Gordon 89
Time of the match: 1:03:19
Individual joko (set) linescores (winner of the match always listed 1st).
Joko 1: 0-1; 1-1; 1-2; 2-2; 3-2; 4-2; 4-3; 4-4; 5-4; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 6-7; 6-8; 7-8; 8-8; 9-8; 9-9; 9-10 (F-G 1-0)
Joko 2: 0-1; 1-1; 1-2; 1-3; 2-3; 3-3; 4-3; 5-3; 6-3; 6-4; 6-5; 7-5; 8-5; 8-6; 8-7; 9-7; 10-7 (1-1).
Joko 3: 1-0; 2-0; 2-1; 2-2; 3-2; 3-3; 3-4; 3-5; 4-5; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 7-6; 7-7; 7-8; 7-9; 8-9; 9-9; 10-9 (N-I 2-1)
Joko 4: 0-1; 1-1; 2-1; 2-2; 2-3; 2-4; 3-4; 3-5; 3-6; 4-6; 5-6; 6-6; 7-6; 8-6; 9-6; 9-7; 9-8; 10-8 (N-I 3-1)
The match was tied 18 times. The lead changed hands 12 times (J1-4, J2-1, J3-4, J4-3). The largest lead by either team was 3 points. These are measures of how close a match is. Though N-I won in 4 jokos, it could have easily gone the other way. The key turning points came in the Jokos 3 and 4. F-G couldn't hold a 9-7 lead in the former. In the latter N-I turned a 3-6 deficit into a 9-6 lead with the biggest run either team had in the match. After that F-G fought back, but a Gordon service fault at 9-8 ended their tournament. Gordon felt so bad about the defeat that he issued a public apology. Fusto (see above) was having none of it. And he was correct. In Iker Gordon's first professional tournament, he came within inches of going to a final. In addition, after a very slow start (0-2 in matches, 1-6 in jokos), F-G finished 5-1 (16-9). They finished the tournament 5-4 (18-18). N-I move on to the final on January 7. They are now 4-5 (20-20). They face League champions Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez (6-2 (21-15)). F-G will play Zubiri-Brefel in the preliminary 3rd place match. Finally, one of the highlights of the match was the dual in front between Fusto and Necol during the last 3 points of Joko 3 (1:53:07-1:55:11 on the video). Two power hitters bashing it out like a couple of heavyweight boxers. What a show they put on!
On November 12, 2016 G-I defeated N-I 3-2 (10-4, 10-9, 4-10, 6-10, 10-3)
Full match video
On December 23 2016, at Gallarta, G-I defeated N-I 3-1 (10-5, 10-8, 8-10, 10-7).
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The first match of the evening was an independent match.
Landeta-Imanol defeated Zubiri--Ibai-Perez 3-1 (10-8, 7-10, 10-9, 10-7).
This is the first match on the full match video linked to the semi-final.
L-I stayed together in this match, winning their 3rd in their last 4 (including an upset victory over the League champions). Their only loss was a last ditch effort 3-2 win by Fusto-Gordon in the final League match last week.
Scoring: Landeta +10 -11; Imanol +10 -10 --- Zubiri +7 -10; Ibai-Perez +6 -7
L-I 37 Z-I 34
664 balls in play
Landeta 167; Imanol 166 --- Zubiri 179 Ibai-Perez 152
Time of the match: 1:03:24
Watch the speed of Zubiri and Landeta. Then compare to the power game of Necol and Fusto.
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Table of wins and losses for the 2016-2017 season.
Key: Player, Position (d=delantero (front court), z=zaguero (back court)) match wins-losses, joko (set) wins-losses, winning-losing streak, championships won. Matches that are single partidos will be noted. Table will be according to match winning percentage. 1st tie breaker will be number of wins. 2nd tie breaker will be joko win-loss differential.
December 30, 2016
Gaubeka(d)..6-2....21-15..+1*
Fusto(d).......5-4....18-18....-1
Zubiri(d)......5-5...21-17....-1*
Necol(d).......4-6...20-23....+1
Landeta(d)...3-6...15-22....+1
Ibai-Perez(z)..6-3....22-18...-1*
Ibargari(z).....5-5.....23-20..+1
Gordon(z).....5-5....18-21....-1
Brefel(z)........4-4....17-14...+1
Imanol(z).......3-6....15-22...+1*
Includes Dec. 30, 2016 independent match: Landeta-Imanol defeated Zuberi--Ibai-Perez 3-1 (10-8, 7-10, 10-9, 10-7) at Bizkaia.
*Does not include the result of Nov.25, 2016 independent match Gaubeka--Ibai-Perez v Zubiri-Imanol. The result is unknown at this time. I will add it when I find it.
Includes Nov. 19, 2016 independent match: Zuberi-Ibargari defeated Necol-Gordon 3-0 (10-8, 10-3, 10-9) at Bizkaia.
For cumulative accounting of this player table see the InnPala Player win-loss table under the Pala page on the right side of the blog.
Monday, January 2, 2017
Remonte-December 2016 Rankings and 2016 leading monthly leaders
The December 2016 monthly rankings for the Oriamendi2010 roster were released at the end of December.
Oriamendi2010 Roster
Full December Rankings with ranking explanation
Historical monthly rankings back to July 2011
*On December 29, 2016, Ezkurra-Zubiri were leading Uterga-Larranaga 21-17 when Ezkurra was forced to retire due to a thigh injury. I mistakenly gave the victory to E-Z. Oriamendi2010 listed it in its database as: U-L 40 E-Z 21. This changed 4 records for the month, which impacted on the monthly leader in the A group, the total leading monthly leaders for 2016 in the A group, and the win-loss standings, winning-losing streaks, and cumulative points for both groups. All have been corrected (January 27, 2017).
Leaders were
Group A: Uterga 40.0*
Group B: Garces 38.75
December belonged to Endika and Uterga*. Uterga was perfect* for the month at 5-0. Endika won 6 and lost 1, the most wins of anyone who played more than one full match. He was 4-0 in two tournaments (46th Campeonato Oficial de Remonte Parejas Orona 2016, and VII Individual Oriamendi Tournament). He (along with Uterga) won the CORPO tournament, and his 30-19 victory over Ion advanced him to the final in the IOT tournament. His only loss came on December 8, with Zeberio II to Etxeberria IV-Barrenetxea IV, 40-39. The best record among the B group was Azpiroz' 4-1 (3-1 in the back court, 1-0 in the front). A new player was added to the roster in December and was immediately put in the A group. Mikel Etxarri went 1-1 in his first two matches.
2016 Leading monthly leaders:
Group A:
Uterga 4*, Ezkurra 2, Endika, Agirrezabala, Barrenetxea IV, Etxeberria III, Ion, Zeberio II.
Highest ranking: Ezkurra 40.0 (out of 40.0) in October. Uterga 40.0 in December.*
Group B:
Aizpuru III 2, Azpiroz 2, Garces 2, Martirena 2, Ansa II, Barricart, Erburu, Segurola
Highest ranking: Garces 40.0 in May, and Azpiroz 40.0 in July.
Of the 6 new players added to the B group roster in May (Azpiroz, Barricart, Benat, Erburu, Garces, and Otano). 4 accounted for half the monthly leaders for the year.
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Remonte (Galarreta matches only) monthly tables (wins-losses, points for and against, winning or losing streaks) (d-Delantro--Front z-Zaguero--Back *-d+z)--record will be kept by position). Tables are ordered by winning percentage. Point differential will be the tie breaker.
*Final Table for December 2016
Group A
Uterga(d)..........................5-0......200-150.......+7 (3-0 CORPO)
Etxeberria IV(d)...............4-1......182-166.......+2
Urriza(d)............................3-3.....217-236........-1 (2-1 CORPO)
Etxarri(d)..........................1-1........67-72..........-1
Zeberio II(d)......................2-4.....218-220........-3
Ezkurra(d).........................2-5.....239-260........-1 (0-3) CORPO)
Endika(z).............................6-1....269-220.......+5 (3-0 CORPO) (1-0 IOT)
Ion(z)....................................4-4....280-273........-1 (1-2 CORPO) (0-1 IOT)
Agirrezabala(z)....................1-1......53-68.........+1
Etxeberria III(z)..................3-5....290-314.......+1 (0-3 CORPO)
Barrentxea IV......................1-3.....143-159.......-2
Group B
Ansa II(d)......................1-0.......30-17............+1
Aizpuru III*(d).............1-0.......30-23............+3
Azpiroz*(d)...................1-0.......30-26.............+2
Erburu(d).....................4-2......198-181..........+1
Otaegi(d).......................3-3......180-173...........-3
Segurola(d)...................3-3......170-164...........+3
Benat(d)........................3-3......174-184...........+3
Goikoetxea V(d)...........3-4......188-194...........-2
Ezkurra II(d)................2-5.....241-268............-1 (1-2 CORPO)
Barricart(d)..................0-4......97-125..............-5
Garces(z).......................3-1......139-109............-1
Azpiroz*(z)....................3-1.....122-101............+3
Zaldua(z)........................5-3.....259-241...........+2
Larranaga(z)..................4-4.....234-242............-1
Zubiri(z).........................4-5......288-332...........-2 (2-1 CORPO)
Aizpuru III*(z)...............1-1......45-63.............+1
Labaka(z).......................2-4.....160-183............-2
Martirena(z)...................2-6....226-235............-3
For full coverage of Oramendi2010 Galarreta Thursday and Saturday matches, see the Remonte: Galarreta "STAR" matches page on the right side of the blog.
Oriamendi2010 Roster
Full December Rankings with ranking explanation
Historical monthly rankings back to July 2011
*On December 29, 2016, Ezkurra-Zubiri were leading Uterga-Larranaga 21-17 when Ezkurra was forced to retire due to a thigh injury. I mistakenly gave the victory to E-Z. Oriamendi2010 listed it in its database as: U-L 40 E-Z 21. This changed 4 records for the month, which impacted on the monthly leader in the A group, the total leading monthly leaders for 2016 in the A group, and the win-loss standings, winning-losing streaks, and cumulative points for both groups. All have been corrected (January 27, 2017).
Leaders were
Group A: Uterga 40.0*
Group B: Garces 38.75
December belonged to Endika and Uterga*. Uterga was perfect* for the month at 5-0. Endika won 6 and lost 1, the most wins of anyone who played more than one full match. He was 4-0 in two tournaments (46th Campeonato Oficial de Remonte Parejas Orona 2016, and VII Individual Oriamendi Tournament). He (along with Uterga) won the CORPO tournament, and his 30-19 victory over Ion advanced him to the final in the IOT tournament. His only loss came on December 8, with Zeberio II to Etxeberria IV-Barrenetxea IV, 40-39. The best record among the B group was Azpiroz' 4-1 (3-1 in the back court, 1-0 in the front). A new player was added to the roster in December and was immediately put in the A group. Mikel Etxarri went 1-1 in his first two matches.
2016 Leading monthly leaders:
Group A:
Uterga 4*, Ezkurra 2, Endika, Agirrezabala, Barrenetxea IV, Etxeberria III, Ion, Zeberio II.
Highest ranking: Ezkurra 40.0 (out of 40.0) in October. Uterga 40.0 in December.*
Group B:
Aizpuru III 2, Azpiroz 2, Garces 2, Martirena 2, Ansa II, Barricart, Erburu, Segurola
Highest ranking: Garces 40.0 in May, and Azpiroz 40.0 in July.
Of the 6 new players added to the B group roster in May (Azpiroz, Barricart, Benat, Erburu, Garces, and Otano). 4 accounted for half the monthly leaders for the year.
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Remonte (Galarreta matches only) monthly tables (wins-losses, points for and against, winning or losing streaks) (d-Delantro--Front z-Zaguero--Back *-d+z)--record will be kept by position). Tables are ordered by winning percentage. Point differential will be the tie breaker.
*Final Table for December 2016
Group A
Uterga(d)..........................5-0......200-150.......+7 (3-0 CORPO)
Etxeberria IV(d)...............4-1......182-166.......+2
Urriza(d)............................3-3.....217-236........-1 (2-1 CORPO)
Etxarri(d)..........................1-1........67-72..........-1
Zeberio II(d)......................2-4.....218-220........-3
Ezkurra(d).........................2-5.....239-260........-1 (0-3) CORPO)
Endika(z).............................6-1....269-220.......+5 (3-0 CORPO) (1-0 IOT)
Ion(z)....................................4-4....280-273........-1 (1-2 CORPO) (0-1 IOT)
Agirrezabala(z)....................1-1......53-68.........+1
Etxeberria III(z)..................3-5....290-314.......+1 (0-3 CORPO)
Barrentxea IV......................1-3.....143-159.......-2
Group B
Ansa II(d)......................1-0.......30-17............+1
Aizpuru III*(d).............1-0.......30-23............+3
Azpiroz*(d)...................1-0.......30-26.............+2
Erburu(d).....................4-2......198-181..........+1
Otaegi(d).......................3-3......180-173...........-3
Segurola(d)...................3-3......170-164...........+3
Benat(d)........................3-3......174-184...........+3
Goikoetxea V(d)...........3-4......188-194...........-2
Ezkurra II(d)................2-5.....241-268............-1 (1-2 CORPO)
Barricart(d)..................0-4......97-125..............-5
Garces(z).......................3-1......139-109............-1
Azpiroz*(z)....................3-1.....122-101............+3
Zaldua(z)........................5-3.....259-241...........+2
Larranaga(z)..................4-4.....234-242............-1
Zubiri(z).........................4-5......288-332...........-2 (2-1 CORPO)
Aizpuru III*(z)...............1-1......45-63.............+1
Labaka(z).......................2-4.....160-183............-2
Martirena(z)...................2-6....226-235............-3
For full coverage of Oramendi2010 Galarreta Thursday and Saturday matches, see the Remonte: Galarreta "STAR" matches page on the right side of the blog.
Mano: XXIX Torneo Olazar de Zaldibar amateur tournament finals
The finals of the 29th Tourneo Olizar de Zaldibar (1)(2) were played on December 31, 2016. Euskadiko Euskal Pilota Federakuntza (EEPF) mentions it as a "private tournament", but had no current information I could find. It was important enough for EITB to provide full match videos.
1. Quattro y medio (4 1/2) singles final: Etxeberria defeated Adonis 22-20
2. Parejas (doubles) final: Larrañaga-Pérez defeated Urretabizkaia-Garmendia 22-21
Full match video (EITB)
Urretabizkaia-Garmendia played and lost the senior final of last summer's Antiguoako Pilota Txapleketa Amateur finals, covered in the blog Full match video of that match is linked from that post.
1. Quattro y medio (4 1/2) singles final: Etxeberria defeated Adonis 22-20
2. Parejas (doubles) final: Larrañaga-Pérez defeated Urretabizkaia-Garmendia 22-21
Full match video (EITB)
Urretabizkaia-Garmendia played and lost the senior final of last summer's Antiguoako Pilota Txapleketa Amateur finals, covered in the blog Full match video of that match is linked from that post.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Multiple Modalities: 2016: 12 memorable matches
Before the memory of 2016 fades, I thought it might be fun to link to some of the best matches of the year. I will stay within the constraints of five modalities, because they are the ones that had the best full match videos available. In some cases,these were simply great matches. In others they will show you great stars in the twilight of their careers. Let's not forget them any time soon. For those of you who are new to these great sports, this is as good an introduction as any.
Jai Alai/Cesta Punta
Singles
A. Jai Alai World Tour CTO Individual MPB championship
Final, September 17, 2016: Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Goikoetxea defeated Olharan 2-0 (12-5, 12-11)
The best player of his generation defeats the (possibly) best player of the next generation. Jai Alai on the short court.
Full match video (match begins at 32 minutes, 51 seconds on the video). (Source: EITB)
Related blog post
Doubles
B. Internationaux Cesta PuntaTournament SLAM Competition
Final, August 25, 2016: Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Donibane Lohizune) (1) (2) Beaskoetxea-Irastorza defeated Olharan-Lekerika 2-1 (15-7, 12-15, 5-3)
Another generational battle won by the old guys.
Highlights
Full match video (Canal + French)
or
Full match video (EITB (Canal+ feed--Basque)
Related blog post
Quiniella
C. Dania Beach (1) (2) June 25, 2016, Game 2: Won by Erik-Urbieta
One of the better quiniella games you'll ever see.
Full game video
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Main Nue
Singles
July 31, 2016
A. Masters de Bayonne, "Lever de rideau" (curtain raiser). Preliminary match before the final.
Trinquet Moderne (1) (2) Migueltorena (red) defeated Darmendrail (blue) 40-39
Great matches don't always have to involve great players. These two young players played the best singles match of the year.
Final Point (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site)
Full Match Video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site).
Related blog post
Doubles
B. Esku Pilota Lagunak (Friends) end of year celebration
December 3, 2016: Trinquet Haitz Pean, d'Anglet (1)(2)(3) Larralde-Bilbao defeated Waltary-Ducassou 40-39
Esku Pilota elite pros ranked #1,2,4, and 8 save the best for last.
Final point (Esku Pilota Youtube)
Full match video (Esku Pilota Youtube)
Related blog post
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Mano
Singles 4 1/2
A. Lau eta erdiko Txapelketa 2016/Campeonato del 4 1/2 de 1a categorÃa 2016 LEP. M competition.
Final, November 26, 2016: Ogueta Fronton, Vitoria-Gasteiz (1) (2). Bengoetxea VI defeated Altuna III 22-21
Match video highlights (EITB)
Video of final point of match (EITB)
Video highlights, various points (21iguales.com Youtube)
Full match video (EITB) (Basque)
or
Fronton.tv (Castilian) (scroll to Bengoetxea VI v Altuna III: Ogueta de Vitoria-Gasteiz - 27/11/2016)
Related blog post
Doubles
Final, Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Olaizola II-Urrutikoetxea defeated Mtz. de Irujo-Rezusta 16-10
This was possibly, very sadly, the great Mtz. de Irujo's final match. The injury that ended this match was followed by the diagnosis of a heart ailment that has possibly ended his career.
Full match video (EITB) (Basque) Match begins at 1:13:48 on the video.
or
Full match video (Fronton.tv) (Castilian) (scroll to Olaizola II-Urrutikoetxea Mtz. de Irujo-Rezusta: Bilbao - 09/04/2016). It is presently linked from P. 6 at the bottom of the page.
Related blog post
Singles
C. Campionato Manonista 1a (Buruz Buruko Txapelketa)
Final, May 29, 2016Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Irribarria defeated Urrutikoetxea 22-13
Crucial 3rd Point of the Match
Final 2 Points of the Match
Full Match Video (EITB) (Basque)
or
Full match video (Fronton.tv (Castilian) (Scroll to Urrutikoetxea vs Irribarria: Bilbao - 29/05/2016). It is presently linked from P. 4 at the bottom of the page.
Related blog post
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Pala
Singles
A. Binaka Tournament
Final, February 20, 2016: Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Fusto defeated Gaubeka 3-0 (10-6, 10-5, 10-8).
Fusto, the greatest player of his generation, at his best.
Full match video (EITB)
Doubles
B. World Doubles Tournament
Final, April 16, 2016: Mungia (1) (2) Fusto-Brefel defeated Gaubeka-Imanol 3-2 (10-8, 8-10, 10-6, 7-10, 10-7).
A classic traditional long court big bat (pala larga) match, played at the Cathedral of Pala.
Full match video (EITB)
Related blog post
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Remonte
Singles
A. VI Individual Oriamendi Tournament
Final, January 9, 2016: Galaretta,Hernani (1) (2) Uterga defeated Urriza 30-27
A great final between two of the best players of this generation.
Full match video
Related blog post (Scroll to the Remonte section "concept of Botillero")
Doubles
B. January 9, 2016: Galaretta, Hernani (1) (2) Ezkurra-Agirrezabala defeated Etxeberria IV-Ion 40-36
Just another match in the bi-weekly 4 match sessions at Galaretta. It features Ezkurra, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Still playing in his early 40s. Watch and enjoy the master.
Full match video (match begins at 1:20:10 on the video). Same video as above. It was the ho-hum match after the championship final.
Jai Alai/Cesta Punta
Singles
A. Jai Alai World Tour CTO Individual MPB championship
Final, September 17, 2016: Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Goikoetxea defeated Olharan 2-0 (12-5, 12-11)
The best player of his generation defeats the (possibly) best player of the next generation. Jai Alai on the short court.
Full match video (match begins at 32 minutes, 51 seconds on the video). (Source: EITB)
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Doubles
B. Internationaux Cesta PuntaTournament SLAM Competition
Final, August 25, 2016: Saint-Jean-de-Luz (Donibane Lohizune) (1) (2) Beaskoetxea-Irastorza defeated Olharan-Lekerika 2-1 (15-7, 12-15, 5-3)
Another generational battle won by the old guys.
Highlights
Full match video (Canal + French)
or
Full match video (EITB (Canal+ feed--Basque)
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Quiniella
C. Dania Beach (1) (2) June 25, 2016, Game 2: Won by Erik-Urbieta
One of the better quiniella games you'll ever see.
Full game video
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Main Nue
Singles
July 31, 2016
A. Masters de Bayonne, "Lever de rideau" (curtain raiser). Preliminary match before the final.
Trinquet Moderne (1) (2) Migueltorena (red) defeated Darmendrail (blue) 40-39
Great matches don't always have to involve great players. These two young players played the best singles match of the year.
Final Point (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site)
Full Match Video (Source: Esku Pilota Youtube site).
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Doubles
B. Esku Pilota Lagunak (Friends) end of year celebration
December 3, 2016: Trinquet Haitz Pean, d'Anglet (1)(2)(3) Larralde-Bilbao defeated Waltary-Ducassou 40-39
Esku Pilota elite pros ranked #1,2,4, and 8 save the best for last.
Final point (Esku Pilota Youtube)
Full match video (Esku Pilota Youtube)
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Mano
Singles 4 1/2
A. Lau eta erdiko Txapelketa 2016/Campeonato del 4 1/2 de 1a categorÃa 2016 LEP. M competition.
Final, November 26, 2016: Ogueta Fronton, Vitoria-Gasteiz (1) (2). Bengoetxea VI defeated Altuna III 22-21
Match video highlights (EITB)
Video of final point of match (EITB)
Video highlights, various points (21iguales.com Youtube)
Full match video (EITB) (Basque)
or
Fronton.tv (Castilian) (scroll to Bengoetxea VI v Altuna III: Ogueta de Vitoria-Gasteiz - 27/11/2016)
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Doubles
Final, Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Olaizola II-Urrutikoetxea defeated Mtz. de Irujo-Rezusta 16-10
This was possibly, very sadly, the great Mtz. de Irujo's final match. The injury that ended this match was followed by the diagnosis of a heart ailment that has possibly ended his career.
Full match video (EITB) (Basque) Match begins at 1:13:48 on the video.
or
Full match video (Fronton.tv) (Castilian) (scroll to Olaizola II-Urrutikoetxea Mtz. de Irujo-Rezusta: Bilbao - 09/04/2016). It is presently linked from P. 6 at the bottom of the page.
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Singles
C. Campionato Manonista 1a (Buruz Buruko Txapelketa)
Final, May 29, 2016Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Irribarria defeated Urrutikoetxea 22-13
Crucial 3rd Point of the Match
Final 2 Points of the Match
Full Match Video (EITB) (Basque)
or
Full match video (Fronton.tv (Castilian) (Scroll to Urrutikoetxea vs Irribarria: Bilbao - 29/05/2016). It is presently linked from P. 4 at the bottom of the page.
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Pala
Singles
A. Binaka Tournament
Final, February 20, 2016: Bizkaia, Bilbo (Bilbao) (1) (2) Fusto defeated Gaubeka 3-0 (10-6, 10-5, 10-8).
Fusto, the greatest player of his generation, at his best.
Full match video (EITB)
Doubles
B. World Doubles Tournament
Final, April 16, 2016: Mungia (1) (2) Fusto-Brefel defeated Gaubeka-Imanol 3-2 (10-8, 8-10, 10-6, 7-10, 10-7).
A classic traditional long court big bat (pala larga) match, played at the Cathedral of Pala.
Full match video (EITB)
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Remonte
Singles
A. VI Individual Oriamendi Tournament
Final, January 9, 2016: Galaretta,Hernani (1) (2) Uterga defeated Urriza 30-27
A great final between two of the best players of this generation.
Full match video
Related blog post (Scroll to the Remonte section "concept of Botillero")
Doubles
B. January 9, 2016: Galaretta, Hernani (1) (2) Ezkurra-Agirrezabala defeated Etxeberria IV-Ion 40-36
Just another match in the bi-weekly 4 match sessions at Galaretta. It features Ezkurra, one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Still playing in his early 40s. Watch and enjoy the master.
Full match video (match begins at 1:20:10 on the video). Same video as above. It was the ho-hum match after the championship final.
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