Win by one ippon — Hirata（平田） wins
Matchup
- Red Wakimoto（脇本 得成） / Hieizan（比叡山） / 滋賀３年参段
- White Hirata（平田 謙心） / Ryukoku（龍谷） / 佐賀３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Within the time limit | White | Hirata（平田） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Win by one ippon
- Match time
- 4分0秒
- Winner
- Hirata（平田）（White）
- Foul
- 平田 謙心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 Tournament, Men's Individual second round. Match 14 at Court 2.
Commentary
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It became a tense development, defending a single ippon until the very end of the regulation time.
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Red is Hieizan's Wakimoto（脇本）, white is Ryukoku's Hirata（平田）. Both are 3rd dan clashing.
Explanation
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Neither side is giving in, and they are facing each other with incredibly high focus.
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Whoa, Hirata in white stepped in sharply! Men!
Explanation
堂島 厳
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That was a brilliant men. Hirata（平田） scores first.
Commentary
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Wakimoto of Hieizan attacks aggressively against Hirata, who leads by one ippon.
Explanation
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Wakimoto pursues desperately, but Hirata calmly defends.
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Only a little time remains in the match. Wakimoto（脇本） continues a fierce attack, but cannot score!
Explanation
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Can he hold onto the one ippon? This is a moment where Hirata（平田）'s mental strength will be tested.
Commentary
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The signal for the end of the match! After fighting for 4 minutes and 0 seconds, Hirata（平田） won by a one-ippon difference.
Explanation
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It was a wonderful match with a sense of tension until the very end.
Commentary
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Hirata of Ryukoku defeats Wakimoto of Hieizan and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for Wakimoto（脇本）, whose courageous spirit continued to attack until the very end.
Player Hirata（平田）, who fought to defend a single ippon to advance, please continue to push toward even greater heights.
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.