Encho 2 (extension) — 角田 wins
Matchup
- Red 角田 空都 / Nisshogakuen（日章学園） / 宮崎３年参段
- White 田上 朝陽 / Akitaminami（秋田南） / 秋田３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | Red | 角田 | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 9分2秒
- Winner
- 角田（Red）
- Foul
- 角田 空都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
Court 4, Match 28. 角田 from Nisshogakuen, 田上 from Akitaminami. A steady exchange of offense and defense is expected.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both sides are leaving no openings, and a very cautious tactical battle is unfolding.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Neither side scored a valid strike within the regulation time, leaving the score at 0-0. The match goes into encho.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side has faltered, and the real critical moment begins now.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
It went into Encho 1. However, no valid strike is landed here either.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Their concentration remains steady. Intense offense and defense continue, each side looking for a momentary opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And then came Encho 2. An ippon here will decide the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The tension is rising. It's a matter of who will break first.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Whoa, he got it! 角田 in red, kote! It's a kote!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a sharp strike. A splendid kote decided the match.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 9 minutes 2 seconds. 角田 scored an ippon with a kote strike to secure the victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
田上 fought tenaciously until the end, but 角田 scored the winning point.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Tsumada of Nisshogakuen wins a hard-fought battle and advances to the next match.
To both players
角田 showed a steady performance until the very end; it was wonderful concentration.
Applause for 田上's indomitable spirit after a hard-fought battle.
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.