POLIAC'24 Auntum Season - Day 10

 ----  ###### **[Full Schedule](https://tournamentscheduler.net/schedule/MTY3MDgwODEwMTE)** & **[Ranking table](https://tournamentscheduler.net/schedule/MTY3MDgwODEwMTE/results)** for GOLDEN LEAGUE ---- The tenth round of the POLIAC Golden League tournament was full of surprises that further complicated the race for seeding at the top and intensified the competition for the highest positions. Considering the season has 36 rounds, the Golden League is still at the beginning of its journey, but the stakes in the TOP 8 have clearly been separated. ### Sensations and Key Decisions: **@cezary-io Achieves Best Score of the Round:** The biggest sensation is the result by @cezary-io, who achieved 30113 steps in his match against @browery, winning the Best Score in Golden League award. This is a crucial victory that allows him to return to the fight for the TOP 8, despite still having to chase the leaders. **Leader's First Loss:** The previously undefeated @benbow2017 suffered his first defeat of the season, falling to @ptaku (22046 to 17598 steps). This dramatic victory for @ptaku (18 pts) is extremely important, as it allows him to return to the TOP 8. **New (Old) Leader:** Thanks to the defeat of @benbow2017 and the victory @danmaruschak secured in his match against @sk1920, he returned to the leader's chair, but his advantage over @benbow2017 is only a better step differential. ### The Fight for TOP 8: - @racibo (24 pts) defeated @manuvert (15 pts), solidifying his position in 3rd place. - @new.things (21 pts) won against @merthin (who, with a score of 17628 steps, received the Best Score among Losers award for the third time this season), entering the TOP 4. - @erikklok (18 pts) defeated @wahacoce (18 pts) in a head-to-head battle for a spot in the top six. - Wins at the Bottom: @patif2025 and @itz.inno secured valuable victories, and @mushanov (15 pts), thanks to his win and a new SPB, is close to the TOP 10. | Round 10 | 2025-09-30 | Results | | - | - | - | | @browery | @cezary-io | 11993 - 30113 | | @sk1920 | @danmaruschak | 11801 - 19124 | | @patif2025 | @revlat35 | 13879 - 11448 | | @wahacoce | @erikklok | 15321 - 17893 | | @bucipuci | @itz.inno | 13161 (SPB) - 14911 | | @ptaku | @benbow2017 | 22046 - 17598 | | @fredkese | @mushanov | 18389 - 20825 (SPB) | | @racibo | @manuvert | 21839 - 16513 | | @new.things | @merthin | 23868 - 17628 | Best score in Golden League - @cezary-io - 100 AFIT Best score among losers - @merthin - 100 AFIT ### Standings After Round 10 After 10 rounds, a top three dominates the league: @danmaruschak and @benbow2017—both with 27 pts—and @racibo with a three-point deficit (24 pts). In the chasing group (4th–11th place), the point differences are minimal, and steps will decide entry into the TOP 8: @new.things (21 pts) and @wahacoce, @erikklok, and @ptaku (all with 18 pts) occupy spots 5–7. Defending Champion's Crisis: @bucipuci (3 pts) still occupies last place in the standings. According to the rules, the two worst players will leave the Golden League, and the defending champion is currently the main candidate for relegation. | # | Player | Points | For | Against | | - | - | - | - | - | | 1 | @danmaruschak | 27 | 257620 | 215629 | | 2 | @benbow2017 | 27 | 218047 | 114344 | | 3 | @racibo | 24 | 204093 | 134807 | | 4 | @new.things | 21 | 219668 | 156709 | | 5 | @wahacoce | 18 | 204745 | 159055 | | 6 | @erikklok | 18 | 199785 | 190694 | | 7 | @ptaku | 18 | 154551 | 176179 | | 8 | @manuvert | 15 | 227375 | 171076 | | 9 | @revlat35 | 15 | 197657 | 191942 | | 10 | @sk1920 | 15 | 182920 | 181446 | | 11 | @mushanov | 15 | 155728 | 158576 | | 12 | @cezary-io | 12 | 195171 | 195650 | | 13 | @fredkese | 12 | 180511 | 202739 | | 14 | @merthin | 9 | 206925 | 229432 | | 15 | @itz.inno | 9 | 153687 | 212306 | | 16 | @browery | 6 | 159350 | 213748 | | 17 | @patif2025 | 6 | 53679 | 180988 | | 18 | @bucipuci | 3 | 93150 | 179342 | ### What's Next? Preview of Round 12 (2025-10-02): Today's round will bring us a mega-highlight: - @danmaruschak vs @benbow2017: A direct clash between the two leaders for the number 1 spot. The winner will solidify their position at the top of the table. - @bucipuci vs @racibo: The defending champion must break his losing streak to maintain a glimmer of hope. - @wahacoce vs @new.things: A match for crucial 3 points in the direct fight for the TOP 8. - @ptaku vs @fredkese: @ptaku will be aiming to maintain his position in the TOP 8. #### Who do you think has a better chance of winning the head-to-head leader's duel: @danmaruschak or @benbow2017? ----  ###### **[Full Schedule](https://tournamentscheduler.net/schedule/MTY3MDgxMzAzOTE)** & **[Ranking table](https://tournamentscheduler.net/schedule/MTY3MDgxMzAzOTE/results)** for SILVER LEAGUE ---- The fight in the POLIAC Silver League after Round 10 cemented the leaders on the podium and highlighted a clear division into three groups: the top contenders fighting for promotion, a large group of players battling for places 4 through 10, and the remaining players who must urgently increase their activity. ### Leaders Solidify Their Podium Spots: - @flemingfarm the only undefeated player this season: @flemingfarm claimed his tenth consecutive victory, winning against @silvertop and achieving the best score of the round. With 30 points, @flemingfarm is the main candidate for promotion to the Golden League. - @caspermoeller89 and @davidthompson57 on the podium: @caspermoeller89 (13537 steps) and @davidthompson57 (13765 steps) secured wins, thus strengthening their hold on the podium. - a major blunder by @actifit-godfish: The Czech player, who is a candidate for promotion, surprised me by not submitting a report this round. This loss caused @actifit-godfish to drop to 4th place and lose contact with the new top three. - @tom45p returns to the TOP 5: @tom45p (15257 steps) recorded a crucial victory over @a07, which gave him 21 points and allowed him to return to the fight for the TOP 5. - distinguished loser: @silvertop (15239 steps), despite his loss to the leader, was rewarded for the best score among losers (100 AFIT). Along with @alovely088 (18 pts), he forms a group that is fighting for a spot in the TOP 5. - mid-table breakthrough: @elizabethbit and @pjansen secured important victories, joining the 15-point group, which ensures them a safe place in the middle of the table. | Round 10 | 2025-09-30 | Results | | - | - | - | | @pjansen | @krakonos | 11772 - 11137 | | @a07 | @tom45p | 0 - 15257 | | @asia-pl | @homesteadlt | 3239 - 12669 | | @actifit-godfish | @davidthompson57 | 0 - 13765 | | @alovely088 | @ronnie10 | 10939 - 12392 | | @elizabethbit | @jjprac | 10848 - 6426 | | @atongis | @caspermoeller89 | 12648 (SPB) - 13537 | | @zubygeee | @pinkhub | 0 - 5328 | | @silvertop | @flemingfarm | 15239 - 17564 | | @borniet | @svanbo | 7107 - 2608 | Best score in Silver League - @flemingfarm - 100 AFIT Best score among losers - @silvertop - 100 AFIT ### Disqualification Zone @a07 failed to submit a report for the sixth consecutive time, similar to @zubygeee, who has nine absences this season. If he hadn't published a report in the first round, he would already be disqualified. I would like to remind everyone that players cannot be relegated from the Silver League, but a player who fails to publish at least 50% of the required 38 reports will be disqualified and will not be eligible to participate in the next season. ### Standings After Round 10 | # | Player | Points | For | Against | | - | - | - | - | - | | 1 | @flemingfarm | 30 | 188055 | 104231 | | 2 | @caspermoeller89 | 27 | 180379 | 103657 | | 3 | @davidthompson57 | 27 | 130616 | 79352 | | 4 | @actifit-godfish | 24 | 138421 | 100333 | | 5 | @tom45p | 21 | 165581 | 111917 | | 6 | @silvertop | 18 | 134906 | 95819 | | 7 | @alovely088 | 18 | 126756 | 103987 | | 8 | @jjprac | 15 | 124011 | 125807 | | 9 | @pjansen | 15 | 115417 | 119194 | | 10 | @homesteadlt | 15 | 105808 | 97409 | | 11 | @elizabethbit | 15 | 100051 | 99706 | | 12 | @asia-pl | 15 | 73188 | 86668 | | 13 | @ronnie10 | 12 | 114942 | 136326 | | 14 | @pinkhub | 12 | 43721 | 76886 | | 15 | @atongis | 9 | 85654 | 103542 | | 16 | @borniet | 9 | 78680 | 94867 | | 17 | @krakonos | 6 | 103260 | 125859 | | 18 | @svanbo | 6 | 31563 | 97389 | | 19 | @zubygeee | 4 | 15153 | 102176 | | 20 | @a07 | 1 | 20570 | 111607 | ### What awaits us today in round 12? (2025-10-02) - @flemingfarm vs @pinkhub: @flemingfarm is the absolute favorite. - @elizabethbit vs @tom45p: a key match for @tom45p, who is fighting for the top positions this season. - @zubygeee vs @davidthompson57: these should be easy points for @davidthompson57, which will allow him to maintain his lead over his rivals. - @actifit-godfish vs @a07: @actifit-godfish has an obligation to win to regain confidence and keep contact with the players on the podium. ***