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Men's Individual Round 1 Court 3 Section21Match

Encho (extension) — Minakuchi(水口) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Minakuchi(水口 快) / Nagasakinanzan(長崎南山) / 長崎3年参段
  • White 永濵 聡良 / Johoku(城北) / 徳島3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedMinakuchi(水口)Men
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
9分45秒
Winner
Minakuchi(水口)(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
70th All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual first round. Court 3, Match 21.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The highlight of this match is the steady offense and defense of both sides. It is a matter of who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Nagasakinanzan's Minakuchi(水口), and white is Johoku's 永濵. They are both gauging the distance between them.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The match continues with a high level of tension as both sides cautiously wait for an opportunity.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he moved! Mizuguchi in red caught the men with a sharp step-in!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. They managed to score an ippon through steady offense and defense.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Within the time limit, Minakuchi(水口) scored a men ippon. The match is over.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Maintaining his focus, Minakuchi(水口) scored a decisive men strike to advance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Winner, Mizuguchi (Red). Mizuguchi of Nagasakinanzan defeated 永濵 of Johoku.

To both players

永濵 showed steady offense and defense; we wish them great success in their next chapter.

Mizuguchi, who focused and won a men point, please keep pushing forward to reach even greater heights.

Source: 70th National High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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