Encho 3 (extension) — Matayoshi（又吉） wins
Matchup
- Red 川畑 真白 / Ikuei（育英） / 兵庫３年参段
- White Matayoshi（又吉 来紀） / Konan（興南） / 沖縄３年参段
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Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Matayoshi（又吉） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | 川畑 | Men |
| 3 | Encho 3 | White | Matayoshi（又吉） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 3
- Match time
- 12分30秒
- Winner
- Matayoshi（又吉）（White）
- Foul
- 又吉 来紀Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Championship, Men's Individual first round. This is the 11th match at the second court.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a fierce exchange of blows with both sides scoring, resulting in a war of attrition that lasted until Encho 3.
Commentary
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A match that became a long battle of 12 minutes and 30 seconds; Red is 川畑 of Ikuei, and White is Matayoshi（又吉） of Konan.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The match began with a tense opening, with neither side backing down an inch.
Commentary
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The match has begun! Within the time limit, Matayoshi in white stepped in sharply and scored a men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. First, 白のMatayoshi（又吉） succeeded in scoring the opening point.
Commentary
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However, 赤の川畑 does not give up. Within the time limit, this time 川畑 strikes the men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both players scored men, and the match reached the end of regulation time tied.
Commentary
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encho begins here. It proceeds to Encho 1, then the second, but there is still no winner!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side has landed a valid strike, and it has become a test of endurance in a state of extreme tension.
Commentary
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And now, Encho 3! An ippon here will decide the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a physically demanding situation, but the real battle starts now.
Commentary
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There it is! Matayoshi in white, Men! Men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The winning point came in Encho 3. A brilliant strike to the men closed out the match.
Commentary
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Match time 12 minutes 30 seconds. Matayoshi in white scored a men and secured a brilliant victory!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a fierce battle that dragged on until Encho 3, but in the end, Matayoshi（又吉） won by a narrow margin.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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Matayoshi of Konan emerged victorious from the fierce battle. Kawabata of Ikuei also fought hard until the very end.
To both players
Matayoshi fought through until Encho 3; it is a splendid victory.
Kawabata and their opponent both scored men; we applaud that brave effort.
Source: 72nd National 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.