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Men's Individual Round 3 Court 2 Section5Match

Encho 2 (extension) — Onishi(大西) wins

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

Matchup

  • Red Kodama(児玉 輝心) / Meiho(明豊) / 大分3年弐段
  • White Onishi(大西 優太) / Saibi(済美) / 愛媛3年参段

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Valid strike

#SituationRed and WhitePlayersTechnique
1Encho 2WhiteOnishi(大西)Kote
Conclusion
Encho 2
Match time
10分7秒
Winner
Onishi(大西)(White)
Foul
児玉 輝心Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)

Text Commentary

Commentary
剣持 翔
It became a fierce battle lasting 10 minutes and 7 seconds. This is the 5th match of the second court in the 3rd round of the boys' individual event.
Explanation
堂島 厳
It was a match with a high level of tension, where neither side gave in for a very long time.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Red is Meiho's Kodama(児玉), and white is Saibi's Onishi(大西). Both are continuing a sharp exchange of strikes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both show no openings, and their concentration is shining through as they do not easily allow an ippon.
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 be a period of intense mental and physical exhaustion.
Commentary
剣持 翔
It has gone into encho. However, no valid strike is scored in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
堂島 厳
Both sides are cautiously gauging the distance, and the situation continues as they wait for a decisive blow.
Commentary
剣持 翔
And in Encho 2, the match shifted! Onishi in white scored a kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
The timing was perfect. This ippon becomes the winning point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Match over. The one who won the long battle of 10 minutes and 7 seconds was Saibi's Onishi(大西).
Explanation
堂島 厳
As a result of fighting tenaciously until the end, they managed to grab the final ippon.
Commentary
剣持 翔
Kodama of Meiho and Onishi of Saibi, who fought through a fierce battle. It was truly a magnificent match.

To both players

Applause for Kodama(児玉), who fought until the end without giving up.

Praise to Onishi(大西), who stayed focused and won an ippon.

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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