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Women's Individual Round 1 Court 3 Section23Match

Win by one ippon — Sakaguchi(阪口) wins

📅 August 3–6, 2023 📍 Yotsuba Arena Tokachi

Matchup

  • Red Sakaguchi(阪口 洋花) / Naradaifuzoku(奈良大附属) / 奈良3年参段
  • White Shiromaru(白丸 陽彩) / 柳井 / 山口3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Within the time limitRedSakaguchi(阪口)Kote
Conclusion
Win by one ippon
Match time
4分0秒
Winner
Sakaguchi(阪口)(Red)
Foul
阪口 洋花Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It was a tense development, defending a single ippon until the very end of the time limit!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a match with a very tense atmosphere, as both sides fought for the initiative.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Court 3, Match 23: Red is Naradaifuzoku's Sakaguchi(阪口), White is 柳井's Shiromaru(白丸).
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both are 3rd-year sandan. Concentration here will determine the outcome.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The match has begun, and both are gauging each other's distance as a fierce offensive and defensive struggle continues!
Explanation
堂島 厳
They are waiting for a momentary opportunity while watching for an opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Oh, he got it! Sakaguchi in red caught the kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a sharp strike. With this, Sakaguchi(阪口) takes a one-ippon lead.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The white circle of white attacks, but Sakaguchi(阪口) calmly withstands it!
Explanation
堂島 厳
Sakaguchi wants to protect his ippon, while Shiromaru(白丸) wants to take it back. It is a fierce tactical battle.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Little time remains. Shiromaru(白丸) continues the fierce attack, but Sakaguchi(阪口) holds out!
Explanation
堂島 厳
I stayed focused until the end and firmly controlled the distance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
The signal for the end! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Sakaguchi(阪口) in red won by a one-ippon difference!
Explanation
堂島 厳
It can be called a brilliant victory, having defended the kote scored within the time limit.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Naradaifuzoku's Sakaguchi(阪口) defeats 柳井's Shiromaru(白丸) and advances to the next match!

To both players

Sakaguchi, who seized victory, we look forward to your leap toward the next battle.

Applause for Shiromaru(白丸), who fought with everything they had.

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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