Encho 2 (extension) — Suzuki（鈴木） wins
Matchup
- Red Suzuki（鈴木 哲平） / Tokaidaisapporo（東海大札幌） / 北海道３年参段
- White Shimamura（島村 昇冴） / Kyushugakuin（九州学院） / 熊本３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | Suzuki（鈴木） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 11分36秒
- Winner
- Suzuki（鈴木）（Red）
- Foul
- 鈴木 哲平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 Championships, Men's Individual first round, Court 3, Match 19.
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The highlight is, without a doubt, this intense, long-drawn-out match that lasted 11 minutes and 36 seconds!
Explanation
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Suzuki（鈴木） of Tokaidaisapporo and Shimamura of Kyushugakuin. A palpable tension fills the air as neither side gives way.
Commentary
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Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, and the match proceeded to encho at 0-0.
Explanation
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A very tenacious offensive and defensive struggle continued, with both sides waiting for the other to break.
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It has gone into encho. However, no valid strike is scored in Encho 1 period.
Explanation
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It is a time of intense mental exhaustion, but their focus has not wavered.
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And now we enter Encho 2. This is where the match shifts!
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Red's Suzuki（鈴木） stepped in sharply! Men!
Explanation
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It was a perfect men. This ippon decided the match.
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At 11 minutes and 36 seconds into the match, Suzuki（鈴木） scored a men and secured the victory!
Explanation
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The winning point came after pushing the match into a Encho 2. It was truly a clash of wills.
Commentary
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Suzuki（鈴木） of Tokaidaisapporo defeated Shimamura of Kyushugakuin and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for Suzuki（鈴木）, who won a fierce battle and decided the match with a men strike.
We pay tribute to the courageous figure of Shimamura（島村）, who fought tenaciously until Encho 2.
Source: 72nd National 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.