Yuta Iyama loses, captain Ryu Ichiriki faces crucial match for Japan's victory
Yuta Iyama was defeated by South Korea's Shin Jin-seo in the 27th Nongshim Cup Team Competition, but Japan's captain Ryu Ichiriki is still set to compete for the championship.
Shin Jin-seo defeats Iyama to achieve 19 consecutive wins in the Nongshim Cup... will face 'formidable' Wang Xinghao on the 5th
Shin Jin-seo secured his 19th consecutive victory by defeating Japan's Iyama Yuta, and he is set to compete against China's Wang Xinghao next.
Yuta Iyama defeats three opponents; Japan is two wins away from its first team victory in 20 years
Yuta Iyama's stellar performance has propelled Japan to the brink of its first team victory in 20 years at the 27th NongShim Cup, defeating three players from China and South Korea.