Encho 3 (extension) — Odajima（小田島） wins
Matchup
- Red Odajima（小田島 蒼来） / Sapporonichidai（札幌日大） / 北海道２年弐段
- White 相野谷 明花莉 / Kogota Norin（小牛田農林） / 宮城３年弐段
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Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 3 | Red | Odajima（小田島） | Men |
- Conclusion
- Encho 3
- Match time
- 12分26秒
- Winner
- Odajima（小田島）（Red）
- Foul
- 小田島 蒼来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 Championship, Women's Individual first round. Match 23 at Court 3.
Commentary
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It was a war of attrition that remained undecided until Encho 3, becoming a long match lasting 12 minutes and 26 seconds.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It's expected to be a very tough battle, with neither side giving in.
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Red is Sapporonichidai's Odajima（小田島）, and white is Kogota Norin's 相野谷. Now, the match begins!
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Both sides clash fiercely, but a valid strike is hard to come by.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
They are carefully gauging each other's distance.
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Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, 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 come down to a battle of mental and physical strength.
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It has entered Encho 1. Intense offense and defense continue, but there are no valid strikes.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It is a tense development, with both sides waiting for the other to break.
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Next is Encho 2. Here too, neither side can land a valid strike.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It has become quite a war of attrition, but they haven't lost their focus.
Commentary
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And then came Encho 3. Finally, the match shifts!
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Odajima in red, Men! Men is awarded!
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
That was a sharp strike. That settled it.
Commentary
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Match time 12 minutes 26 seconds. The winning point was scored in Encho 3, and the red player Odajima（小田島） won.
Explanation
堂島 厳
堂島 厳
It was a magnificent men strike, fought through to the end without giving up.
Commentary
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Sapporonichidai's Odajima（小田島） defeated Kogota Norin's 相野谷 and advances to the next match.
To both players
Having triumphed in a fierce battle, please continue to strive for even greater heights, Odajima（小田島）.
To 相野谷, who fought until the very end, please use this experience to fuel your future growth.
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.