Encho 2 (extension) — Hirata（平田） wins
Matchup
- Red 永澤 光 / Seisa（星槎） / 香川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 | Encho 2 | White | Hirata（平田） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 9分34秒
- Winner
- Hirata（平田）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
72nd All Japan High School Kendo Tournament, Men's Individual 3rd Round. Court 2, Match 7.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a tense match characterized by very steady offense and defense.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red, Seisa Nagasawa. White, Ryukoku Hirata. Both are in a stance, waiting for a single moment of opening.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is breaking their posture, and they are cautiously gauging the distance.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Intense offense and defense continue within the time limit, but no valid strikes are landed. It is 0-0.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Both show a strong awareness of not overextending and attempting to land their strikes reliably.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
The match goes into encho. Even after Encho 1 period, there is still no winner.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a time of intense mental exhaustion, but their focus has not wavered.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And now we enter Encho 2. A single strike here will decide the match!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Hirata stepped in here!
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Men! Hirata of the white team, men is scored!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The timing was perfect. This settles it.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 9 minutes 34 seconds. Hirata（平田） scored a men and secured a brilliant victory.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a wonderful match, fought with tenacity until the very end.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Hirata of Ryukoku defeats Nagasawa of Seisa and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for 永澤's mental strength in fighting calmly until the very end.
Hirata, who won by controlling a steady offense and defense, please continue to strive for 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.