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Men's Individual Round 3 Court 3 Section11Match

Encho (extension) — 阿賀 wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red 阿賀 大和 / Ikuei(育英) / 兵庫3年弐段
  • White Kai(甲斐 叶大) / Iwatahigashi(磐田東) / 静岡3年参段

Live commentary video

Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRed阿賀Men
Conclusion
Encho
Match time
10分14秒
Winner
阿賀(Red)
Foul
甲斐 叶大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 3rd Round. Match 11 at Court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
The point of interest is this extremely long time-battle, which lasted for 10 minutes and 14 seconds.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red, Ikuei's 阿賀. White, Iwatahigashi's Kai(甲斐). Both face each other in a state of quiet tension.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both sides are watching for an opening and waiting for a split-second opportunity in a very tenacious offensive and defensive struggle.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match time is ticking away. It's a nail-biter to see who will break first.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It is a clash of mental strength. The key will be how they break through the situation from here.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Whoa, he moved! 阿賀 in red delivers a sharp strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
That was a solid strike to the men.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Referee, red men! Within the time limit, 阿賀 scored an ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was 阿賀's concentration that won the long match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match over. The winner is red, Ikuei 阿賀!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Iwatahigashi's Kai(甲斐) also never gave up until the end and put on a wonderful performance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
A pleasant sense of fatigue and accomplishment lingers after a fierce battle that lasted over 10 minutes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It can be said that their mutual refusal to back down led to this prolonged battle.
Commentary
剣持 翔
After a fierce exchange of attacks, 阿賀 won the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It must have been a memorable match for both of them.
Commentary
剣持 翔
That concludes the results for Match 11 in Court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a very exciting and intense match.

To both players

A heartfelt round of applause for Kai(甲斐), who fought until the very end without giving up.

Aga stayed focused and scored an ippon; we look forward to the next match.

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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