ISML 2014: Mashiro Shiina progresses to final
By Jo-Ryan Salazar
September 29, 2014
Match Day 8 of the 2014 International Saimoe League postseason concluded, and Mashiro Shiina has progressed to the Championship Match after thumping Ayase Aragaki, 3727-2581. Shiina won every region with the exception of Canada, Latin America, Korea and Japan.
In consolation play, Nanami Aoyama defeated Shana 3235-2829, Ruri Gokou ran past Kurumi Tokisaki 3189-2966, Taiga Aisaka roared past Asuna Yuuki 3202-3000, Kuroyukihime flew past Yoshino 3136-2938, Mikoto Misaka electrocuted Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi 3264-2828 and Eucliwood Hellscythe silenced Rikka Takanashi 3090-2915.
Finally, in special exhibition play, Kosaki Onodera routed Aria Shichijou, Satone Shichimiya crushed Mana Ryouhi 3411-2094, Tina Sprout rolled past Miku Izayoi 3136-2446, Shiro drubbed Jibril 3169-2483 and Akane Senri won the closest match of the night, a 2207-2141 nailbited over Haru Usami.
Match Day 9 of the 2014 International Saimoe League Postseason is scheduled for September 30, 2014. Vote for your favorite candidates at InternationalSaimoe.com and join the ongoing debate.