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Men's Individual Round 2 Court 4 Section29Match

Win by one ippon — 外﨑 wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Hirata(平田 成真) / Goshogawaradaiichi(五所川原第一) / 青森3年参段
  • White 外﨑 心人 / Yokohama(横浜) / 神奈川3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitWhite外﨑Men
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4分0秒
Winner
外﨑(White)
Foul
No record

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
The 70th All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual second round, Court 4.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It became a very tense development, with the lead of one ippon being defended until the very end of the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Goshogawaradaiichi's Hirata(平田), and white is Yokohama's 外﨑. Both are third-year students and 3rd dan.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both are watching for an opening, and the intense tactical battle continues.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, here the white player 外﨑 steps in sharply! Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. With this, 外﨑 takes a one-ippon lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Hirata(平田) attacks aggressively, but 外﨑 calmly withstands it.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Totosaki wants to protect his ippon, while Hirata wants to take it back. Tension fills the air.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Only a little time remains in the match. Hirata(平田) continues a fierce attack, but 外﨑 holds out!
Explanation
堂島 厳
They maintained their focus until the end and controlled the distance well.
Commentary
剣持 翔
That is the signal for the end! After fighting through the regulation time of 4 minutes and 0 seconds, 外﨑 in white won by a one-ippon difference.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a clash of mental strength, holding onto a one-ippon lead until the very end.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Sotozaki of Yokohama defeats Hirata of Goshogawaradaiichi and advances to the next match.

To both players

I send my heartfelt applause to Hirata(平田) for the spirit with which they fought until the very end.

I pay my respects to the concentration of 外﨑, who defended their ippon to seize victory.

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