Gankai against Iwaya, Kyushu 1985, day 1
Kyushu 1985, day 1, 10 November 1985. Jonidan, bout 9 of 70. East on the left, west on the right.
48% GankaiIwaya 52%
The ratings had it close to even, 52% to 48%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Gankai 3Iwaya 0
- Gankai won · Kyushu 1991, day 7, Sandanmeoshidashi
- Gankai won · Kyushu 1990, day 7, Sandanme
- Gankai won · Kyushu 1985, day 1, Jonidan (this bout)
This was their first meeting.