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Men's Individual Round 3 Court 4 Section14Match

Encho (extension) — Sakamoto(坂本) wins

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

Matchup

  • Red Yamashita(山下 幸大) / 明徳義塾 / 高知3年参段
  • White Sakamoto(坂本 涼輔) / Taisha(大社) / 島根3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitWhiteSakamoto(坂本)Men
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
15分55秒
Winner
Sakamoto(坂本)(White)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
The 69th All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual 3rd Round. Court 4, Match 14.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The biggest highlight of this match was that it became an extremely long time-battle, lasting 15 minutes and 55 seconds.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Yamashita(山下) (Meitoku Gijuku Kochi), and white is Sakamoto(坂本) (Taisha Shimane). Both are 3rd dan competitors.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It became a very tenacious development, with both sides refusing to give in and clashing for a long time.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match has started. Yamashita(山下) and Sakamoto(坂本) are engaged in a fierce offensive and defensive struggle.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It has become a clash of mental strength to see who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, and here the white side's Sakamoto(坂本) steps in sharply!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a splendid strike.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Men! Within the time limit, white's Sakamoto(坂本) scored a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a perfect men. This decided the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Sakamoto(坂本) scored a men, bringing this fierce battle to an end.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a long match exceeding 15 minutes, but in the end, Sakamoto(坂本)'s concentration prevailed.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The winner is white, Sakamoto(坂本) (Taisha・Shimane).
Explanation
堂島 厳
Yamashita(山下) (Meitoku Gijuku Kochi) also never gave up until the end and put on a wonderful performance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Both athletes clashed head-on for a long duration of 15 minutes and 55 seconds.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a truly spectacular match, with neither side giving an inch.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Sakamoto emerged victorious from the fierce battle. However, it was a match where Yamashita's determination also shone through.
Explanation
堂島 厳
This experience will surely serve as fuel for the next step.
Commentary
剣持 翔
That concludes the results for Match 14 in Court 4.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was an intense battle that will remain memorable for both sides.

To both players

Applause for Yamashita(山下), who fought fiercely and never gave up until the end.

Praise goes to Sakamoto(坂本) for winning a long match and scoring a brilliant men.

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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