Encho 3 (extension) — Mori（森） wins
Matchup
- Red Mori（森 凰介） / Kyushugakuin（九州学院） / 熊本３年参段
- White Mori（森 健真） / Hakuikogyo（羽咋工業） / 石川３年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Mori（森） | Do |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Mori（森） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 3 | Red | Mori（森） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 3
- Match time
- 10分4秒
- Winner
- Mori（森）（Red）
- Foul
- 森 健真Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual Quarterfinals. Court 1, Match 1.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a war of attrition with both sides trading strikes, and the match remained undecided even after Encho 3.
Commentary
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The match is a long battle lasting 10 minutes and 4 seconds. Red is Kyushugakuin's Mori（森）, and white is Hakuikogyo's Mori.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is expected to be a very tense development to see which side breaks first.
Commentary
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The match has begun. A fierce offensive and defensive battle continues!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both are clashing with a level of concentration that doesn't let a single moment's opening go unnoticed.
Commentary
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Whoa, 白のMori（森） got him! Do! White takes the lead within the time limit!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
With a sharp step forward, they brilliantly scored a do.
Commentary
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However, 赤のMori（森） will not give up easily. They are now starting to make a comeback!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They are calmly reading the opponent's movements and timing their attacks.
Commentary
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It went in! Men! 赤のMori（森） scores, and the match reaches the time limit tied!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a magnificent men. With this, the match enters encho.
Commentary
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Encho 1, then second. Neither side lands a valid strike, and only time passes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a physically grueling situation, but both can be seen refusing to give in.
Commentary
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And now we've reached Encho 3. This is the critical moment!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
With the mental exhaustion being intense, the one who can maintain their focus until the end wins.
Commentary
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There it is! Akamori, kote! That becomes the winning point in Encho 3!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They fought tenaciously to the end and finally landed a strike on the kote.
Commentary
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Match time 10 minutes 4 seconds. The winner is red, Kyushugakuin Mori（森）!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a wonderful match where both sides fought hard until the very end in a fierce battle of trading points.
To both players
Applause for the brave efforts of Mori（森） from Kyushugakuin and Mori from Hakuikogyo, who both fought a fierce battle.
My heartfelt respect to Mori（森） and Mori for their indomitable spirit, fighting until their absolute limits.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
Only facts recorded in the logs (matches, valid strikes and their order, outcomes, match duration, and presence of fouls) are listed. The play-by-play and commentary are AI-generated content.