“Tense, slow game. Always a fun but challenging game v's SavageJ.

First Half
Savage Ocean Painters scored quickly and the saw was banned.
Dreadlord Wrath worked up the wing and scored back, though were unable to stall with pressure on and a few players out KO.
Ninja scored a two turner, getting the dice to dodge and leap past an organised Elf defence.

Second half
Khainite Assassins started with 11 but were taking damage, and not dishing any out. In a bit of trouble, a group of players spotted the chance to get behind Nippon lines, but the 2+ hand-off failed, and the team were in deep trouble.

The ensuing brawl the Nippon side had the Strength skills and numbers, it looked pretty grim for the elves. A Shadowblade got the ball for a moment but was unable to ride ensuing 2D blitz and it was all over.

Disappointing to finish on a loss, as a draw would have won the Secret Res tourney.”