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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 2 Section9Match

Win by one ippon — Kumaki(熊木) wins

📅 August 5–8, 2022 📍 Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Athletic Park Gymnasium

Matchup

  • Red Kumaki(熊木 隆汰) / Mitokiryo(水戸葵陵) / 茨城3年参段
  • White 川内 颯眞 / 伊集院 / 鹿児島2年弐段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedKumaki(熊木)Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4分0秒
Winner
Kumaki(熊木)(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It was a tense development, with the ippon being defended until the very end of the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 2, Match 9: Red is Mitokiryo's Kumaki(熊木), White is 伊集院's 川内.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Whether it is 3rd-year 3rd-dan Kumaki(熊木) or 2nd-year 2nd-dan 川内. This is a highly anticipated match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match begins. Both players are quietly but sharply gauging the distance.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Who will strike first? Concentration that doesn't miss a split-second opening is required.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, he moved! Red's Kumaki(熊木) caught the men with a sharp step-in!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. Kumaki(熊木) scored first to take the lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Kawauchi in white attacks aggressively against Kumaki, who holds a lead of one ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Kawauchi chases desperately, but Kumaki calmly withstands it.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Only a little time remains. 川内 attempts a counterattack, but Kumaki(熊木) stands as a wall.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Can they protect a one-ippon lead? This tension is the true thrill of the Inter-High.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The signal for the end of the match! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Kumaki(熊木) in red won by a one-ippon difference!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Kumagi won by maintaining focus until the end and defending his ippon to the head.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Kumaki of Mitokiryo defeats Kawauchi of Ijuin and advances to the next match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
A fierce offensive and defensive struggle unfolded until the very end of the regulation time, with neither side giving in.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The one who won the fierce battle was the red, Kumaki(熊木). It was a splendid victory.

To both players

Kumaki, who seized victory, please keep pushing forward toward even greater heights.

Kawauchi, who fought with all their might, please use this experience as fuel for the future.

Source: 69th All Japan High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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