Encho 2 (extension) — Seki（関） wins
Matchup
- Red Sasagawa（笹川 大心） / 敬徳 / 佐賀３年参段
- White Seki（関 慶太郎） / Fukudaiohori（福大大濠） / 福岡３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Seki（関） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Sasagawa（笹川） | Kote |
| 3 | Encho 2 | White | Seki（関） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 9分34秒
- Winner
- Seki（関）（White）
- Foul
- 関 慶太郎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 Championships, Men's Individual Quarterfinals. Court 3, Match 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This match is expected to be a fierce exchange of strikes with both sides trading points.
Commentary
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Red is Sasagawa（笹川） (Keitoku, 佐賀), white is Seki（関） (Fukudaiohori, Fukuoka). Both have taken their stances.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a tense start, with both sides fighting to seize the initiative.
Commentary
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Whoa, Seki in white landed a men strike! It's an ippon from the first attack within the time limit!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Seki, that was a sharp men strike.
Commentary
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But Sasagawa of the red team keeps fighting! Within the time limit, he scored a kote to tie the match!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Sasagawa scored a brilliant kote to turn the match around.
Commentary
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The match goes into encho. In Encho 1 period, neither side scores a valid strike.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are leaving no openings, and the offense and defense continue at a very high level.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The match time was 9 minutes and 34 seconds. In Encho 2, Seki in white scored a kote ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point is scored here. Seki（関） wins with a kote strike.
Commentary
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Seki in white wins the fierce battle! Seki advances to the quarterfinals!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a wonderful match where both sides refused to give up until the end, and their determination clashed.
To both players
Applause for Seki（関） and Sasagawa（笹川）, who both showed a relentless offense and defense.
To Seki（関） and Sasagawa（笹川）, who fought through to the end on the greatest stage, please continue to aim for even greater heights.
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.