The last two matches of the group stage ended with two different scenarios. Mkoi had many difficulties before CFO and had to struggle upstream to win. After that, Flyquest (Fly) destroyed Furia in the decisive match in Group A. Thus, MKOI will meet T1 and Fly meets Geng in the quarterfinals.
Entering the 8th round of the strongest team, Ag.AL met HLE right in the first series. In the first game, Al played on the blue side and selected a lot of damage with the Aurora – Taliyah – Varus trio. HLE also prioritizes combat with wide area damage from Rumble and Azir. Al gained a great advantage in the early match when Hope gunner continued to defeat the HLE members.
Taking advantage, Al continuously “rolling snowball” and putting the HLE squad into adverse fighting. In the 25th minute, HLE lost fighting at Baron cave, Al lowered 4 people and quickly ended the game, took the lead 1-0.
Go to game 2, HLE crosses the green side and select the squad with many familiar generals like Yone on the upper line, Ahri in the middle. With AL, this team prioritizes the ability to attack with the Pantheon – Akali duo. Al continued to be the leader before the roads but then HLE gradually regained the game. The two sides continuously struggled until 37 minutes, HLE won the fight in the Dragon, created a clean sweep and destroyed the main house to balance the score 1-1.
In game 3, Al returns to the blue side and uses the upper wing squad with Jarvan IV – Ryze, and HLE brings surprises with the choice of Lee Sin top line and the Kindred – Ezreal duo. HLE has proved the effectiveness of this squad when both gunners won the kills, helping the team to create a difference of 1,000 money after the first 14 minutes of the match.
However, in the middle period, HLE lost the game when Al was overwhelming in fighting situations. In the 26th minute, Peanut moved the error and was arrested, Al quickly won Baron. Taking advantage of the charm, Al pushed the middle line to end the match, which set the score 2-1.
