Win by two ippon — 西堀 wins
Matchup
- Red 西堀 颯人 / 酒田光陵 / 山形２年弐段
- White 茂木 健太朗 / Numata（沼田） / 群馬３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | Red | 西堀 | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | 西堀 | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by two ippon
- Match time
- 3分59秒
- Winner
- 西堀（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual first round. This is the 5th match at the first court.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The highlight of this match is the conclusion in an extremely short time of 3 minutes and 59 seconds.
Commentary
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Will it be a completely one-sided rapid attack? Red is Nishibori from Sakata Koryo, and white is Motegi from Numata.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Let's see what kind of attack 西堀 will show.
Commentary
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Match start! Both sides clash fiercely. Oh, Nishibori in red landed a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a sharp step-in. A brilliant men was scored within the time limit.
Commentary
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Nishibori scores the first ippon. White's 茂木 attempts a counterattack, but Nishibori's pressure is relentless.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They have completely mastered the rhythm of the attack. There is a possibility they will push through just like this.
Commentary
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Red moves again! Men! Nishibori scores a brilliant second ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a strike without hesitation. Two ippon were scored within the time limit, deciding the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 3 minutes 59 seconds. 西堀 scored two ippon first and secured a brilliant victory!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
With overwhelming speed, it was a perfect match played without giving the opponent any opening.
Commentary
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Sakata Koryo's 西堀 advances to the next match with a decisive victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Dealing with this rapid attack will also be a future challenge for Numata's 茂木.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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It was a very short match, but it left a powerful impact.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It can be said that it was a brilliant match, condensing a high level of concentration.
Commentary
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That concludes the 5th match at Court 1.
To both players
西堀 showed an overwhelming fast attack; we look forward to seeing even more from them in the next match.
Applause for 茂木, who fought with all their might until the end.
Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
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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.