Noguchi against Kotobuki, Hatsu 2004, day 14

NoguchiJonidan 18 East3-4
Finalhikiotoshihand pull down
KotobukiJonidan 21 East4-3

Hatsu 2004, day 14, 24 January 2004. Jonidan, bout 30 of 36. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hikiotoshi

Who else uses it

Hand pull down.

The winner pulls his opponent down with his hands.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
48% NoguchiKotobuki 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.

Head to head

3 official meetingsCompare careers
Noguchi 1Kotobuki 2
  1. Noguchi won · Kyushu 2004, day 2, Jonidanoshidashi
  2. Kotobuki won · Hatsu 2004, day 14, Jonidan (this bout)hikiotoshi
  3. Kotobuki won · Nagoya 1998, day 11, Jonidanyoritaoshi