Encho 5 (extension) — Yamashita（山下） wins
Matchup
- Red Miyabe（宮部 夢来） / Kusatsuhigashi（草津東） / 滋賀３年参段
- White Yamashita（山下 心優） / Tsuruga（敦賀） / 福井３年弐段
Live commentary video
Valid strike
| # | Situation | Red and White | Players | Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encho 5 | White | Yamashita（山下） | Kote |
- Conclusion
- Encho 5
- Match time
- 22分37秒
- Winner
- Yamashita（山下）（White）
- Foul
- No record
Text Commentary
Commentary
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The 72nd All Japan High School Kendo Championships, Women's Individual second round. Match 9 at Court 2.
Commentary
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The highlight is the grueling war of attrition that lasted 22 minutes and 37 seconds, remaining undecided until Encho 5!
Explanation
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It became a very grueling match, testing the limits of both mental and physical strength.
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Red is Kusatsuhigashi's Miyabe（宮部）, white is Tsuruga's Yamashita（山下）. Both are continuing a sharp exchange of offense and defense.
Explanation
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Both sides left no openings, leading to a tense match where neither easily allowed a strike.
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Neither side scored a valid strike within the time limit, and the match enters encho at 0-0.
Explanation
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The real battle starts now. It is a matter of who can maintain their focus the longest.
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encho one, two, three, and four. Still, no valid strike!
Explanation
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Incredible tenacity. Neither side is backing down as they trade attacks.
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The match time exceeded 20 minutes, and finally, Encho 5 arrived!
Explanation
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It is a state of extreme tension. The slightest opening will determine the victory or defeat.
Commentary
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Here, Yamashita（山下） in white landed a sharp kote strike!
Explanation
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That was a splendid kote. You hit it perfectly.
Commentary
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The winning point in Encho 5! White's Yamashita（山下） scores an ippon, and the match is over!
Explanation
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It was a long battle of 22 minutes and 37 seconds, but in the end, Yamashita（山下） won by a narrow margin.
Commentary
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The one who emerged victorious from the fierce battle was Tsuruga's Yamashita（山下）. After defeating Kusatsuhigashi's Miyabe（宮部）, he advances to the next match.
Explanation
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Both showed a wonderful fighting spirit, never giving up until the end.
Commentary
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A great round of applause is given for a fierce battle that lasted over 22 minutes.
To both players
Yamashita fought aggressively until the very end; we look forward to the next match.
Respect to the indomitable spirit of Miyabe（宮部）, who fought through until Encho 5.
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.