Encho 2 (extension) — Narahashi（楢橋） wins
Matchup
- Red Moriwaki（森脇 遥帆） / 松江東 / 島根３年参段
- White Narahashi（楢橋 謙秀） / Nagasakinanzan（長崎南山） / 長崎３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | White | Narahashi（楢橋） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 8分34秒
- Winner
- Narahashi（楢橋）（White）
- Foul
- 楢橋 謙秀Posted on the board (it is not clear from the flash report when the foul occurred)
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual second round. This is the 5th match at Court 1.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The highlight is undoubtedly the solid offense and defense from both sides. It is a very tense development.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Matsue Higashi's Moriwaki（森脇）, and white is Nagasakinanzan's Narahashi（楢橋）. Both leave no openings and clash fiercely.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is breaking their posture, and both are cautiously waiting for an opportunity.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Within the regulation time, neither side scored a valid strike, and the match enters encho at 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It became a clash of mental strength. The real battle starts now.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It went into Encho 1, but still no valid strike. The match continues to drag on.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They continue to gauge each other's distance, maintaining a stance that will not miss a single moment of opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And then came Encho 2! Narahashi（楢橋） in white landed a sharp strike to the kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid kote. The match has been decided.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 8 minutes 34 seconds. Narahashi（楢橋） in white scored an ippon with a kote strike and won.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a steady performance until the very end. Moriwaki（森脇） also showed very tenacious offense and defense.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The one who won the fierce battle was Narahashi（楢橋） of Nagasakinanzan.
To both players
Applause for Narahashi（楢橋） and Moriwaki（森脇）, who both showed a relentless offense and defense.
I wish for the further growth of both players, who both maintained a steady style of kendo.
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.