Look Sports Media – T1 cemented their playoff berth in the LCK Cup with a 2-0 victory over KT Rolster, mirroring the Worlds 2025 Grand Final showdown. While the series win solidified T1’s dominant 3-0 group stage record, the match will be forever etched in memory for the sheer audacity of T1’s Game 2 comeback. Overcoming a staggering 1-15 kill deficit, T1 defied all odds to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
Faker’s Masterclass Sets the Stage in Game 1
The opening game saw T1 continue their impressive form showcased throughout the LCK Cup 2026, building upon their recent KeSPA Cup triumph. Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok once again demonstrated his unparalleled laning prowess, securing a solo kill against Gwak "Bdd" Bo-sung in the mid lane.
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KT Rolster’s strategy centered around their bot lane, featuring Varus and Rakan against the Ezreal and Lissandra pairing, marking Keria’s debut with the latter champion in a competitive setting. However, the anticipated dominance failed to materialize. Instead, Kim "Peyz" Su-hwan and Ryu "Keria" Min-seok asserted control, pushing Kim "Aiming" Ha-ram and Oh "Pollu" Dong-gyu back.
With lanes under control, T1 systematically dismantled KT’s defenses, securing objectives and dictating the pace of the game. Despite taking their time to close, T1 maintained firm control, with Peyz’s Ezreal proving too much for KT Rolster’s composition to handle.
Game 2: A Comeback for the Ages
While Game 1 was a display of calculated dominance, Game 2 descended into chaos. KT Rolster seized an early advantage, racking up kills and establishing a seemingly insurmountable lead. Moon "Cuzz" Woo-chan’s Sejuani played a pivotal role in KT’s early success, securing crucial picks and assists.
KT continued to dominate teamfights throughout the mid-game, with Bdd, Cuzz, and Aiming exerting significant influence. T1’s desperate attempt to secure Baron resulted in a team ace for KT, seemingly sealing their victory with a commanding 14k gold lead.
However, what followed defied logic. A prolonged period of relative inactivity ensued, spanning over 20 minutes. KT accumulated gold, secured three Barons, and even claimed an Elder Dragon, yet remained unable to close out the game. Their passive approach and hesitant engagements allowed T1’s champions to scale, negating KT’s burst potential.
Against all expectations, T1 repeatedly repelled KT’s advances on their base, displaying remarkable coordination and clinical execution despite their significant gold deficit. KT’s final attempt faltered due to a mistimed engagement by Cuzz, intended to capitalize on Super Minions.
T1 capitalized on KT’s disarray, acing their opponents as Mun "Oner" Hyeon-jun and his team marched to KT’s base, securing the improbable 2-0 victory. The win will be remembered as one of the most ludicrous comebacks in LCK history.
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