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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 1 Section5Match

Encho (extension) — Tanaka(田中) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Ono(大野 和) / Ryukoku(龍谷富山) / 富山3年参段
  • White Tanaka(田中 壯志) / Nisshogakuen(日章学園) / 宮崎3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitWhiteTanaka(田中)Kote
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
7分10秒
Winner
Tanaka(田中)(White)
Foul
大野 和Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
70th All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual second round. Court 1, Match 5.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The point of interest is how the steady offense and defense of both sides will unfold.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Ryukoku Ohno from Toyama, and White is Tanaka(田中) from Nisshogakuen. Both bow.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both are measuring the distance very cautiously, while waiting for an opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match begins. Ono(大野) and Tanaka(田中) clash intensely amidst a quiet tension.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Neither side is breaking, and a steady exchange of offense and defense continues.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, white's Tanaka(田中) stepped in! It's a kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a splendid kote. It was landed firmly.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Referee, valid strike to the kote! Ippon, Tanaka(田中)!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Within the time limit, Tanaka(田中) scored the first ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match over. The winner is Tanaka(田中) of Nisshogakuen.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Tanaka(田中) won by steadily scoring a certain ippon in a solid match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
RyukokuOno from Toyama, Nisshogakuen's Tanaka(田中). The white Tanaka advances.

To both players

Ono(大野) played a steady offensive and defensive game; we wish for their further growth on the next stage.

Player Tanaka(田中), who seized victory with a sharp kote strike, please continue to strive for even greater heights.

Source: 70th National High School Kendo Tournament Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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