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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 3 Section23Match

Encho (extension) — Hirata(平田) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Hirata(平田 新星) / 羽咋 / 石川3年参段
  • White Yamada(山田 真覇) / Yonagohokuto(米子北斗) / 鳥取3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedHirata(平田)Men
2Within the time limitWhiteYamada(山田)Men
3Within the time limitRedHirata(平田)Men
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
6分49秒
Winner
Hirata(平田)(Red)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 3, Match 23. Red is Hirata of 羽咋, white is Yamada(山田) of Yonagohokuto.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It looks like it will be a very intense development, with expectations of a clash where both sides trade strikes.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match begins. Both are gauging each other's distance with sharp footwork.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The tension is high as both sides continue their offense and defense, waiting to see who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he got it! Hirata in red, Men! A first ippon within the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a sharp men strike. Hirata(平田) took the initiative.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match resumes. Yamada(山田) in white aims for a comeback from here and attacks aggressively.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Yamada(山田) also maintains focus and is boldly going for strikes.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It went in! Yamada(山田) in white, Men! They caught up within the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent men. The match is now tied with one ippon each.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Now, the fateful third ippon. It is a fierce exchange to see who will advance.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It is a clash of mental strength. The one who seizes a momentary opening wins.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It's decided! Hirata in red, men! He scored his third ippon within the time limit.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Hirata's men, who kept attacking until the very end, scored.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match end. The winner is red, 羽咋's Hirata(平田).
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both sides traded men strikes, making it a very impressive and great match.

To both players

Hirata(平田) fought aggressively until the very end; it was a wonderful performance.

Applause for the courage of Yamada(山田), who fought on equal terms.

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