Encho 2 (extension) — 武本 wins
Matchup
- Red 武本 瑠依 / Mitokiryo（水戸葵陵） / 茨城３年参段
- White 坪内 優 / Sakuchosei（佐久長聖） / 長野３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | 武本 | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 11分13秒
- Winner
- 武本（Red）
- Foul
- 武本 瑠依、坪内 優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 Championship, Men's Individual 3rd Round. This is Match 9 at Court 3.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The point of interest is the progression of this fierce battle, which lasted for an extremely long time of 11 minutes and 13 seconds.
Commentary
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Red is Mitokiryo's 武本, and white is Sakuchosei's 坪内. A stalemate continues as neither side gives an inch.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, and the match enters encho at 0-0.
Commentary
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剣持 翔
Even as the match entered encho, the tense tactical battle between 武本 and 坪内 continued.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Even with an ippon in Encho 1, no valid strike was made, and the match was carried further into the fateful Encho 2.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Now, this is the critical moment! In the midst of a fierce exchange of strikes, the moment has finally arrived!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
There it is! 赤の武本 landed a sharp strike!
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Men! It's a men! Takemoto lands a men and finally scores an ippon!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This ippon in Encho 2. That's where it was decided.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Match time 11 minutes 13 seconds. Takemoto of Mitokiryo defeated Tsubouchi of Sakuchosei!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a magnificent match, with both sides showing a relentless fighting spirit over a long period of time.
To both players
Applause for 武本, who never gave up until the end and scored a men.
Respect to 坪内, who fought with pride in a fierce battle that lasted over 11 minutes.
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.