Encho 1 (extension) — Sugai（菅井） wins
Matchup
- Red Sugai（菅井 大志） / 福島 / 福島３年参段
- White Taniguchi（谷口 富和） / Toin（桐蔭） / 和歌山３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Taniguchi（谷口） | Men |
| 2 | Within the time limit | Red | Sugai（菅井） | Men |
| 3 | Encho 1 | Red | Sugai（菅井） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 1
- Match time
- 6分1秒
- Winner
- Sugai（菅井）（Red）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Court 1, Match 7. Sugai（菅井） from Fukushima/Fukushima, Taniguchi（谷口） from Wakayama/Toin. An intense exchange of strikes is expected from both sides!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides have a strong offensive mindset, so it looks like it will be a tense development where neither will miss a momentary opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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The match begins. Both sides clash intensely, but white scores first! Taniguchi（谷口） lands a men strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a sharp men strike. Taniguchi（谷口） scored first and took control of the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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But Sugai in red doesn't back down! He launches a fierce attack from here, and Sugai scores men! He has caught up to tie the score!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Sugai（菅井） scored a solid men, bringing the match back to a tie.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The regulation time has ended, but there is no winner. The match goes into encho!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
From here, it is a battle of mental strength and physical endurance. It is a matter of who strikes the men first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Encho 1, the intense battle continues. And, it's a point! Sugai in red, Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a perfect men. This will be the winning point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 6 minutes 1 second. With an ippon in Encho 1, Sugai（菅井） won!
To both players
Sugai（菅井） played with an aggressive spirit until the very end; it was a wonderful performance.
Applause for Taniguchi（谷口）, who showed a fierce exchange of strikes.
Source: 72nd National High School Kendo Championship Official Website "Tournament Bulletin" (Match Results/Tournament Bracket)
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.
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.