Encho 2 (extension) — Koyama（小山） wins
Matchup
- Red Koyama（小山 詩乃） / Takayamanishi（高山西） / 岐阜３年弐段
- White Karikawa（狩川 怜那） / Tsuruga（敦賀） / 福井２年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Koyama（小山） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 8分4秒
- Winner
- Koyama（小山）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 71st All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Women's Individual first round. This is match 13 at court 2.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The focus is on the steady offense and defense of both sides. It is a very tense development to see who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Takayamanishi's Koyama（小山）, and white is Tsuruga's Karikawa（狩川）. Neither leaves an opening, and a fierce exchange of strikes continues.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side will let the other strike easily. A very cautious tactical battle is unfolding.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The regulation time has elapsed, but as neither side has scored a valid strike, the match enters encho at 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side will give in within the regulation time, and the real critical moment begins now.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match has gone into encho. Even after Encho 1 period, there are no valid strikes, and the match continues to drag on.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
This is a time when focus must not waver. A momentary opening will determine the outcome.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time is 8 minutes 4 seconds. Encho 2, it finally happened! Koyama (Red), Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a magnificent men. With an ippon in Encho 2, it was finally decided.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Koyama scored a men strike to win. Koyama of Takayamanishi defeated Karigawa of Tsuruga.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very steady match, fought with persistence until the very end.
To both players
Applause for Koyama（小山）, who stayed focused until the end and landed a strike on the men.
We commend the fighting spirit of Karikawa（狩川）, who fought to a stalemate through two encho periods.
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.