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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 1 Section7Match

Encho (extension) — Kitahara(北原) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Kitahara(北原 隆磨) / Miyaki(三養基) / 佐賀3年参段
  • White 黒井 洸希 / Saibi(済美) / 岐阜3年弐段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedKitahara(北原)Men
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
4分55秒
Winner
Kitahara(北原)(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 1, Match 7. The highlight here is the steady offense and defense of both sides.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both sides leave no openings and cautiously gauge the distance, leading to a tense development.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Kitahara(北原) of Miyaki, and white is Kuroi of Saibi. It is a clash of high school kendo pride.
Explanation
堂島 厳
A split-second decision on who will seize the initiative first will determine the outcome of the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Both aim for sharp strikes, but neither easily breaks.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The offense and defense remain very steady. A single strike from here will be crucial.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, Kitahara(北原) stepped in! Men! It's a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Within the time limit, Kitahara(北原) solidly struck the men. A splendid ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The decision was men. With this ippon, Kitahara(北原) secured the victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Kitahara(北原)選手, who maintained their focus and landed a decisive men strike, came out on top.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match over. Kitahara(北原) of Miyaki won a fierce battle against 黒井 of Saibi.

To both players

After a steady exchange of offense and defense, Kitahara(北原)選手 struck the men; it was a wonderful display of concentration.

Applause for 黒井, who showed sharp strikes until the very end.

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