Look Sports Media – The League of Legends World Championship Swiss Stage witnessed a brutal start for the LEC, with all three European teams suffering defeats in their opening matches. EMEA now stands as the only region yet to secure a victory at the tournament. However, the Round 2 draw offers a glimmer of hope, as it pits two LEC teams against each other. Here’s a breakdown of the highly anticipated matches scheduled for tomorrow, October 16th:
LEC Civil War:
- G2 Esports (0-1) vs Movistar KOI (0-1): A rematch of the LEC Summer Finals, where G2 dominated with a clean 3-0 sweep. While G2 is favored, best-of-ones are volatile. MKOI nearly upset KT Rolster, showcasing their potential, while G2 looked shaky against Top Esports. If MKOI can maintain composure, an upset is possible.
Other Key Matchups:
- FlyQuest (0-1) vs Vivo Keyd Stars (0-1): Another regional showdown, mirroring the LEC scenario. FlyQuest, who defeated VKS 3-1 in the LTA Summer Finals, are expected to win. Both teams suffered defeats in their openers, with FlyQuest falling to T1 and VKS getting crushed by Team Secret Whales.
- Top Esports (1-0) vs 100 Thieves (1-0): 100 Thieves, the LTA’s unexpected heroes, pulled off a massive upset against LPL champions Bilibili Gaming. Meanwhile, TES easily defeated G2. While TES remains the favorite, 100 Thieves could become "LPL slayers" with another upset.
- Bilibili Gaming (0-1) vs Fnatic (0-1): Fnatic faces a tough challenge against a wounded BLG. After their shock loss, BLG will be eager to bounce back. Fnatic, who lost to CTBC Flying Oyster, are in danger of elimination if they lose this match.
- Anyone’s Legend (1-0) vs Gen.G (1-0): Anyone’s Legend, fresh off a surprising victory against Hanwha Life Esports, faces the tournament favorites, Gen.G. Gen.G, who dominated PSG Talon, are expected to win, but this best-of-one promises excitement.
- PSG Talon (0-1) vs Hanwha Life Esports (0-1): PSG Talon faces another tough opponent in HLE. After losing to Gen.G, PSG must overcome HLE. HLE should secure a victory, but LCP teams are known for surprises.
- T1 (1-0) vs CTBC Flying Oyster (1-0): This match pits the reigning World Champions against a dark horse. CFO boasts an impressive win-rate and could challenge T1, especially in a best-of-one format.
- KT Rolster (1-0) vs Team Secret Whales (1-0): Team Secret Whales, making their international debut, face KT Rolster. While KT is favored, their history of mishaps could open the door for an upset by Team Secret Whales.
The outcome of these matches will significantly shape the landscape of the Swiss Stage, determining which teams will advance and which will face elimination. Tune in tomorrow to witness the action unfold!
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