[Still a Spoiler?] Sumo Rules Question Kaio vs. Musashimaru.

[MCKIBBENK@aol.com]

In a message dated 11/19/00 12:58:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
ken.crouch@att.net writes:

<<   There's been a lot of hype about Kaio's win over Musashimaru.  The
 kimarite was ipponzeoi (one-armed shoulder throw).  It was unusual, but he
 did not toss the Yokozuna over his shoulder, in fact, as a throw, it was
 not that successful.  They went down with Musashimaru riding Kaio's back.
 Musashimaru put a hand down before they hit.  If he hadn't, he would have
 won the bout, and Kaio would have become a two-dimensional rikishi
 (squashed flat). >>

If this is correct, shouldn't this have resulted in a Musashimaru victory?  
or is intent a necessary element?

My apologies for being so late with this question.   I am a little behind 
with my sumo e-mail.  [Thanks to those who include headings]  But, it is 
never to late for a recount!

Ken McKibben