second competitor in a 5-on-5 team match
Used in kendo, judo, and similar team competitions where five athletes compete in order. The 次鋒 is the second to compete, after the 先鋒 (first) and before the 中堅 (third).
See also: 先鋒 (せんぽう)
The second match ended in a draw.
He served as the second competitor in the team match.