Men's Individual Round 2 Court 4 Section31Match

Encho 3 (extension) — 蘇武 wins

📅 August 3–6, 2024 📍 Resonac Budo Sports Center

Matchup

Red Yoshida（𠮷田政昭） / 学法石川 / 福島３年参段
White 蘇武凛太郎 / Sapporonichidai（札幌日大） / 北海道２年参段

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Valid strike

#	Situation	Red and White	Players	Technique
1	Encho 3	White	蘇武	Men

Conclusion: Encho 3
Match time: 12分10秒
Winner: 蘇武（White）
Foul: 蘇武凛太郎Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持翔

Court 4, Match 31. From here, it became an extreme battle of endurance lasting 12 minutes and 10 seconds.

Explanation
堂島厳

It was an intense match that could be described as a war of attrition, with no winner decided even after Encho 3.

Commentary
剣持翔

Red is Gakuhou 石川's Yoshida（𠮷田）, and white is Sapporonichidai's 蘇武. Both are engaged in a sharp exchange of offense and defense.

Explanation
堂島厳

Both sides are leaving no openings, and a very cautious tactical battle continues.

Commentary
剣持翔

Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time, and the match enters encho at 0-0.

Explanation
堂島厳

This is where the real critical moment begins. It will come down to a battle of mental and physical strength.

Commentary
剣持翔

Encho 1, then second. Still, neither side lands a valid strike, and time continues to tick away.

Explanation
堂島厳

A tense atmosphere prevails, as if a single misstep from either side would mean the end.

Commentary
剣持翔

And then came Encho 3. The moment of decision finally arrives!

Explanation
堂島厳

Whether they can maintain their focus, a split-second decision here will be the turning point.

Commentary
剣持翔

White's 蘇武 struck the men! Men! Ippon!

Explanation
堂島厳

That was a splendid men. The persistence shown up to this point culminated in a decisive blow.

Commentary
剣持翔

Match time 12 minutes 10 seconds. 蘇武 in white scored a men strike and secured the victory.

Explanation
堂島厳

It can be said that it was a very valuable ippon, after fighting through until Encho 3.

Commentary
剣持翔

The one who emerged victorious from the fierce battle was Sapporonichidai's 蘇武.

To both players

Applause for Yoshida（𠮷田）, who fought relentlessly through three encho periods; we honor that indomitable spirit.

Sobu maintained his focus and scored a brilliant men at the end; it was a wonderful victory.

Source: 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results / Tournament Bracket)
https://inhigh.kendotaikai.jp/大会速報↗
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