After losing 2-4 in the semi-finals of the Buriram United Esports, Banmei Gaming had to enter the “death war” with the Flash Wolves compatriot's representative at the final of the APL 2024. Despite losing the game open and struggling 2-2 in the first 4 games, after that, the defending champion GCS showed his bravery, won 4-2.
Defeating Flash Wolves, Banmei Gaming entered the final of APL 2024, encountered the last hope of the host country of Thai Buriram United Esports, also the only team that won from the beginning of the tournament. Different from what happened on the semi -final competition, the representative of Taipei China proved to be completely overwhelming in the final.
Banmei Gaming only takes more than 7 minutes to open the score, continuing to show completely superiority in game 2 as well as game 3 to touch 3 very early. By game 4, Banmei Gaming continued to overwhelm but in a situation of trying to create a “airport”, Neil and his teammates left Buriram United Esports to knock out.
Buriram United Esports excellently turned back, creating 6 lines before shortening the gap to 1-3. The idea this will be a spiritual turning point to help the home team open up the upstream, especially when they have a favorable start in game 5. However, the rush of Buriram United Esports and a dazzling Yanyan helped Banmei Gaming destroy the opponent.
In the end, Banmei Gaming won the 4-1 gap and became the APL 2024 champion. Neil and his teammates helped the GCS area return to the throne in the international playground for the first time in 4 years. Notably, in the last time GCS had an international champion representative, Neil was also a key factor but as a jungle instead of this year.
