Encho 2 (extension) — Nishi（西） wins
Matchup
- Red 押渕 碧 / Nagasakinanzan（長崎南山） / 長崎３年参段
- White Nishi（西 寿弘） / 鹿児島商業 / 鹿児島３年参段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 2 | White | Nishi（西） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 2
- Match time
- 8分24秒
- Winner
- Nishi（西）（White）
- Foul
- 押渕 碧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 Championship, Men's Individual 4th Round, Court 3, Match 6.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The highlight to watch for is the steady offense and defense. Both sides leave no openings, and the intense tactical battle continues.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Red is Nagasakinanzan's 押渕, white is Kagoshima Commercial's Nishi（西）. Both aim for sharp strikes, but neither scores.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
Neither side is breaking, and the match is being played very cautiously.
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
This is where the real critical moment begins. It will be a battle fought amidst intense mental exhaustion.
Commentary
剣持 翔
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It has gone into Encho 1. Both sides gauge the distance and the attack and defense continue, but there are no valid strikes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
The steady offense and defense continue, with both sides waiting for a momentary opening.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
And then came Encho 2! Nishi in white landed a sharp men strike!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a splendid men. The winning point was the result of maintaining focus.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Match time 8 minutes 24 seconds. Nishi in white scored an ippon with a men strike to decide the match.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a very tenacious fight, but in the end, Nishi（西） scored a men and won.
Commentary
剣持 翔
剣持 翔
Nishi of Kagoshima Commercial defeated Nagasakinanzan's Oshibuchi and advances to the next match.
To both players
Applause for Nishi（西） and 押渕, who both showed steady offense and defense, neither giving an inch to the other.
To Nishi（西） and 押渕, who fought with everything they had on the greatest stage, I wish you even greater leaps forward in the future.
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.