Look Sports Media – CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) delivered a stunning performance at the League of Legends World Championship 2025, decisively defeating tournament favorites T1 in a Best-of-1 series. This victory propels CFO to a 2-0 record at the prestigious event and marks a significant milestone for the Asia-Pacific region, handing the LCK squad their first loss of the tournament.
Both teams entered the match with a 1-0 record, CFO having previously overcome Fnatic, while T1 secured a win against FlyQuest. However, CFO’s audacious playstyle and innovative draft picks proved to be the key to their success against the reigning world champions.
CFO’s confidence was evident from the draft phase, highlighted by Chiu "Doggo" Tzu-Chuan’s unexpected Draven pick for the top lane. This unconventional choice immediately paid dividends, as Doggo aggressively targeted Choi "Doran" Hyeon-jun, securing an early kill and setting the tone for the rest of the match.
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The relentless pressure from Doggo and the entire CFO roster kept T1 on their heels throughout the game. Even the legendary Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok couldn’t escape the chaos, falling victim to Tsai "HongQ" Ming-Hong’s Ryze and Yu "JunJia" Chun-Chia’s Qiyana, resulting in an early 0/2/1 scoreline for the mid laner.
As the game progressed, CFO consistently won teamfights, demonstrating exceptional awareness of T1’s flanking attempts and expertly isolating key targets. The pivotal moment arrived when T1 attempted to contest the Baron Nashor, only to be outmaneuvered by CFO, who swiftly eliminated Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun, paving the way for a decisive Baron take.
Despite Oner’s struggles and questionable decision-making, CFO executed their strategy flawlessly, securing the victory in a swift 32 minutes. The team’s coordinated effort was evident in the fact that four of their players ended the game with double-digit assists. Junjia and Doggo emerged as particularly impactful, showcasing exceptional individual performances.
CFO’s 2025 season has already been a resounding success, with the team dominating their domestic league, the LCP, and achieving an impressive 5th-6th place finish at MSI 2025. This victory at Worlds further solidifies their status as a rising force in the global League of Legends scene, marking another historic achievement for the Asia-Pacific region as CFO becomes the first LCP team to achieve a 2-0 start at Worlds.
Now, CFO stands just one Best-of-3 series away from securing a coveted spot in the playoffs, with three opportunities to reach the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
Meanwhile, T1 finds themselves in a challenging 1-1 bracket, facing stiff competition from teams like HLE, BLG, G2, and FlyQuest. The reigning champions will need to rely on their strong record against LPL opponents to navigate this difficult path and reclaim their title.
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