This time the LPL cast did not use the signature lineup of the Haier Brothers Iron Triangle, but reorganized Guan Zeyuan and others.
The Haier brothers are still the royal commentators for important events, mainly responsible for IG's games.
In the first opening game, KT did not disappoint the Korean audience and won their first LCK victory with an absolute advantage of 14-4.
There was no skill at all, it was a bloody head-to-head confrontation, allowing everyone to fully experience the strength of the LCK No. 1 seed.
In the second game, EDG faced MDA and successfully won the game after a fierce battle.
In the next Group D games, FNC played against 100 and RNG played against GRX, both achieving crushing records of 16-1 and 13-4.
It can be seen that when the strong teams recognized so far face weak teams, there are no surprises. Those who should be beaten are still beaten.
Therefore, Korean fans and audiences still view the last game of the day, AFS versus G2, with an extremely relaxed mood.
However...G2 came prepared~
G2 chose the weird big-headed Gallo's bottom lane system, which fully demonstrated the talents of European and American creative experts.
The AFS team didn't think it was a big deal at first. After all, the big head was not released when G2 entered the playoffs, but it was just the mid laner.
Datou was banned ten times in a row in the playoffs, and G2 didn't win any of the games they were given, so AFS naturally wouldn't care too much.
But after entering the game, everything seemed different.
The first-level leader used the turret to help the wine barrel play blue, and brought the wave emperor to the wine barrel to open the field. At the same time, he returned to the bottom lane to face the lane, and did not let Kai'Sa grab the lane rights.
Although Jankos failed to do anything after the emperor opened the jungle, he also gave first blood on the top lane, giving AFS some advantages.
But when AFS launched the attack, they discovered that they had nothing to do against the conservative G2, and the small economic lead did not have much effect.
Everyone on IG watching the game also discovered the clues
"The operation of G2...is very good~" Ah Shui looked a little surprised.
Even if Kai'Sa in the bottom lane didn't get past the push when she went online in advance, AFS didn't take advantage of the operation even in the small-scale collision later.
On the contrary, because Thain was knocked out of TP, he opened the big position in the bottom lane in advance, and was demolished by Ah P's spiritual TP to remove the first blood tower in the top lane. This special meow is funny.
The Korean team was defeated by European and American players. What kind of magical game is this?
In previous games, teams in the European and American divisions liked to fight chaotically in the early stages and fight to the death. The Korean team used various in-game details to end the game.
In this regard, European and American teams will be repeatedly fooled by LCK teams, exposing various flaws, which will lead to a snowballing of the economy, and they will begin to be unable to beat them.
But judging from the operational level of G2's game, times have really changed.
AFS struggled in the entire game, being pulled wildly by G2 through operations to disperse the formation, and had to lose some resources from time to time.
G2, on the other hand, is playing smoother and smoother, eroding everything in AFS step by step. Compared with AFS, the current G2 is more like an LCK team.
The single-band and line-turning grouping were performed with great proficiency, and every step was purposeful, which also made the audience's impression of them begin to change.
"When did G2 become so powerful? Damn it?"
"I've watched a lot of European leagues before, and this year's European teams really shouldn't be underestimated."
King Ning was stunned and said: "Guigui, G2 is so strong that it is still the third seed in the play-in, then aren't the other two teams in Europe going to heaven?"
Rookie also asked: "The VIT in our group is their second seed, right?"
Ah Shui responded: "Yes! Don't take it lightly, be careful of overturning, brothers~"
Baolan talked about more practical issues:
"All AD crit-style equipment in the bottom lane has been nerfed. I feel that our duo has very few lineups to choose from, and the pressure will be on your three lanes."
"I feel like this G2's bottom lane is proof that he pushes the lane too fast, and many ADs can't push him."
Coach Jin behind him heard this and looked thoughtful: "Jake's functional AD is also very good, so we don't need to worry too much."
This is the truth. IG has two styles of play. The lower weight of the bottom lane is not fatal to them. They just need to adjust Ah Shui's laning style.
There is also the need to experiment and figure out what kind of AD is suitable for their team and meets their needs.
At this time, the door of the cubicle was pushed open, and Yu Hui, who had changed into a team uniform, came out. He happened to hear Coach Jin’s last words and suggested:
"Ka'Sa, Xayah, Jhin, and Hanbing are all very good choices, especially Jhin and Xayah. I think these two ADs will be the next popular choices~"
Ah Shui has no objections to Yu Hui's proposal. To be honest, he has played the other three ADs a lot this year except Jhin, so it's not a big problem.
But in this way, the pressure is completely on the upper and middle field. Ah Shui is still a little unhappy thinking about this:
"I didn't expect that in the end, I would have to ask my brothers and sisters to take me flying~"
Prince Ning put his arm around his shoulders and said with a smile, "Isn't this what a brother should do? Can Hong be given to my brother?"
"Hey, brother, can you lay eggs for me to eat? If you do, I'll give you red." Ah Shui said YYGQ.
"Get out!"
Amid the laughter of IG, AFS successfully played GG.
The LCS commentators were so excited about G2's wonderful performance that they danced happily in the studio:
"I have already said that we are not much worse than LCK this season!"
"Yes! A perfect victory! I believe that VIT will also give us a wonderful game in the next game!"
AFS's upset caused the LCK audience to curse, calling AFS the last player after LZ and the world's number one C***.
But what made their mentality explode was that the next day in the first round of Group B match between GEN and VIT, GEN also lost unexpectedly~
Moreover, the way they lost was a slap in the face. The team that was said to be the most representative team in South Korea's LCK operation was beaten to death by VIT's magical operation.
In the last three minutes, Ekasha went on the road and successfully stole the chicken, demolishing the three-star main crystal.
Korean online public opinion exploded instantly
GENG is not AFS. This Samsung team has a nickname, called the God of War in the bubble game.
GENG was able to enter the World Championship only by killing three teams: SKT, Griffin and KZ.
You must know that SKT and Samsung are not at odds with each other. SKT's fan base is so strong that being unable to enter the World Championship has left most of the Korean audience in shock.
As a result, you were so good at beating your own people, and in the first battle, you were beaten to death by European and American Laobi using S Samsung's best operation. The one who performed best turned out to be Tahm, who was supporting rejj.
What is this called? It’s such a shameless thing.
"Sister Yu, Samsung's strength doesn't seem to be that good?"
"Yes! Crown Syndra's laning level. If Rookie was playing Ekko just now, he would have already killed twice in the laning."
"Ruler didn't perform very well either. He was knocked out of the way by his master at level 1... I've never seen him so cool when Tam was right next to him."
Facing the curiosity of his own team members, Yu Hui didn't know what to say. Samsung's decline rate indeed exceeded everyone's expectations.
At the end, Yu Hui said: "Crown's strength has declined too fast, and he is not used to the version. The lack of lane rights in the middle makes Samsung's rhythm very passive~"
"Look at the back, maybe you can adjust. And there is something wrong with your thinking. Couldn't it be that the European teams have become stronger?"
