"YM won the first victory and won the first game of the finals!"
"Now they are temporarily leading KT 1-0!"
On the right side of the stage, in YM's competition seat, the blue words "Game Victory" popped up on the screens of five people at the same time, announcing that YM had become the winner of this game.
Su Chen took off his headphones, and the noise from the entire Wenhe Arena immediately rushed towards him.
Only then did he look away from the screen and look at the venue shrouded in dusk.
On the circular seats, a huge banner with the YM team flag was swaying.
The faces of the distant audience were blurry, but just by their voices, Su Chen could feel how excited the YM supporters were at this moment.
He was even more excited than when he was fighting on the stage.
He clenched his fists and looked at his teammates beside him.
The garlic bastard also took off his headphones, put his hands in his pockets, slipped over and glanced at the screen on his left hand, teasing his output in this game.
Then he stood up holding the water glass and looked at the scene outside the stage, with a little surprise in his eyes.
Before taking the stage, the minds of the YM boys were basically focused on the upcoming competition.
It wasn't until they won the first game that they entered the atmosphere of the finals and noticed how huge the surrounding momentum was.
After returning to the lounge.
Everyone was scattered on the sofas and chairs in the room, stretching their bodies that had been tense for nearly an hour, and listening to the coaching staff's arrangements for the second game.
Meng Ma stood in front of the whiteboard with a serious expression, scribbling on the canyon terrain with a marker.
"We had a lot of problems in the early game in the first game, but the core reason still lies in the line rights in the bottom lane."
"KT attaches great importance to the rhythm of the field support. They should continue to come up with a relatively strong combination in the bottom lane, allowing Mata to roam online after level 3 and cooperate with Score to do things."
After saying that, Meng Ma did some BP drills around the bottom lane hero pool.
"I think they will definitely grab the blue team in the second round. In this way, we will still have to ban two auxiliaries in the first round. In addition, we can only leave one position in the middle and upper jungle." Su Chen put forward his own opinion.
"Let's get the hero first for the dealer," Xiaotian said seriously. "I was not familiar with Score's jungle farming rhythm in the first game, and I was also messed up at the beginning, so it was not easy to do things in the front. I am confident that I can come back in the second game.
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The others had no objections. After Meng Ma finished chatting, he turned around and perfected the BP plan with the coaching staff, while the others took the time to relax and adjust their condition.
A victory in a small game will not make everyone in YM feel that the championship is certain, but it will add weight to the outcome of the second game.
If they win, they will be 2-0 and only one step away from the championship.
If KT pulls him back, it will be equivalent to going back to the starting point. There will definitely be some mental ups and downs.
PDD, who has always been good at livening up the atmosphere and mediating the tension of the team members, is now holding a paper cup and taking a sip from time to time. His hands are visibly shaking, which shows that he is also carrying a lot of pressure.
Su Chen, who took everyone's status into account, just quietly closed his eyes to adjust his status, waiting for the referee to notify the players to come on stage.
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In the LCK match live broadcast room.
After a series of sponsor advertisements were played, the competition commentator Jin Dongjun appeared in front of the audience again.
"Welcome back." Jin Dongjun smiled.
As the veteran commentators of the LCK, the golden partnership between Kim Dongjun and Roaring King can be called the Korean version of Doll and Miller.
But in this year's finals, Roaring Emperor went to host the event on-site, while Jin Dongjun stayed in the official live broadcast room to provide online commentary to the LCK audience.
But his partner's weight is also sufficient.
"Hello everyone." Faker on the side also waved politely.
After the two exchanged pleasantries, they started talking about the game again.
"My impression of the first game of the finals took a turn for the worse. Originally, KT had a very good start. The first-level design got kills from the opponent's support. Deft's small cannon also had a perfect suppression effect in the lane, but it didn't.
Thinking of the team battle between Canyon Pioneers, the situation was instantly reversed, and KT was never able to turn the situation around again." Jin Dongjun said.
Faker looked calm and said:
"KT's lineup was originally a lineup that was very suitable for team battles, but their decision-making at critical moments was too hesitant, and the handling of several waves of team battles was chaotic. I think they should make adjustments in this regard in the second game."
"Another important point is that there are not enough targets for the top lane. JKD played too comfortably in this game. Although Smeb can withstand pressure online with a hero like Thain, if YM's midfielder and jungler are allowed to go to the top lane so easily
Crossing the tower, YM's rhythm is easy to establish."
Jin Dongjun nodded and couldn't help but sigh: "I have to say that JKD's performance in this year's World Championship is really phenomenal. The last time I had such a perception was Marin in S5. Player Faker, what do you think of the styles of these two people?
What's the difference?"
Faker, who was asked about his old teammates, was also stunned for a moment. After thinking about it, he answered seriously:
"In my opinion, Marin is a top laner who is more conscious than operations. His ability to read the game is really strong, and in the S5 period, it was the top laner version. We would also deliberately formulate tactics around the top lane, and he also implemented it.
It’s perfect, I think he’s the strongest top laner I’ve ever played with.”
"But JKD is a different type. His operation and hero pool are perfect. He has also developed many interesting heroes in the professional arena. And more importantly, this year's World Championship version is more balanced among the three lines.
, but he can still make the top half naturally unbalanced. I have never seen this kind of performance."
Jin Dongjun also agreed and said in anticipation: "What we are most looking forward to in this final is the match between Marin and JKD, but currently Smeb is still the starter in the second game. I think KT will not let Marin appear unless it reaches a critical game.
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Faker didn't speak, he just looked at the two teams of players who reappeared on the screen, recalling in his mind the scene of winning the trophy in Berlin three years ago.
At that time, I was standing beside the award podium, watching Marin win the FMVP. In addition to joy, I also felt a little envious.
He secretly made a vow in his heart that no matter who wins this year, he will make a comeback with SKT next year and prove to the world that he is the best player.
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"Friends Summoners of the League of Legends, welcome back to Incheon Munhak Arena. The current final score is 1-0, and YM is temporarily in the lead!"
"The players have returned to the stage and the second game is about to begin!"
On the stage with flashing lights, the uniformed on-site referees put their hands behind their backs, staring at the movements of the contestants who returned to the stage like bodyguards.
After all ten players were seated, several people stepped forward to check the players' equipment again. After confirming that it was correct, the message that preparations were completed was conveyed through the intercom.
Soon, the BP screen for the second game popped up again on the computer screen, and the electronic split screen hanging above the stage also conveyed this message.
"At the beginning of the BP in the second game, KT got the right to choose the side and actively chose the blue side!"
For the three ban positions in the first round, KT banned Sword Girl, Blind Monk, and Sword Girl respectively.
On the YM side, there are Tauren, Thresh, and Ice Maiden.
At the commentary table, Guan Zeyuan took one look at the team and immediately discovered a blind spot.
"YM banned two supports in the first round. However, YM did not ban any of the OP heroes such as Sword Demon and Qinggang Shadow that should have been left to the red team to deal with!"
I remember that I reacted quickly and continued: "YM's idea of BP is very clear. If KT chooses Sword Demon, then they can use Qinggang Shadow for counter. KT will definitely not let Qinggang Shadow.
YM's, but if they grab Qinggangying, YM's backhand can use heroes like Poppy and Shen to backhand Counter."
"Now it's KT's turn to make a choice!"
KT coach ZanDarc also discovered YM's intention, but even if he knew that this was YM's intention, he still had to take this step.
On the first floor of the blue square, Qinggangying's icon quickly appeared, and then locked!
"KT didn't hesitate too much and locked up Qinggang Shadow in the blue team's first pick, and this is also the swing hero with the highest winning rate in this year's World Championship!" Wang Duoduo said loudly.
On the big screen, Smeb was holding a hand warmer in both hands, leaning on the chair, frowning slightly.
Score, on the other hand, was staring at the screen, tilting his head to communicate with Pawn beside him.
After losing one game first, all members of KT did not show too much nervousness.
In the semifinals against RNG, they also suffered a huge defeat in the first game, but then easily advanced in three consecutive games.
In the B05 series, the LCK team’s ability to adjust can withstand the test of history.
Therefore, after the two teams returned to the stage, the LPL commentators unanimously said that they should not take it lightly and must do a good job in drafting the second game.
After KT locked Qinggang Ying, YM on the red side also followed the pre-conceived routine.
Got the Xialuo combination.
"YM just grab Xia Luo! It seems that they have learned from the experience of the previous game, and they must ensure that they can play comfortably in the lane." Guan Zeyuan nodded repeatedly.
"And another advantage of grabbing Xia Luo is that there are not many good supports for Mata. Xia Luo is not afraid of hard support. It is difficult to limit him if you use Titan or female tank. Moreover, Luo is also taken by YM.
Now, there really aren’t many auxiliary heroes that Mata can roam around with.” Remember to add.
ZanDarc is also aware of this problem and knows that KT must grab a support player in the first round, otherwise the opponent will probably ban them again in the second round.
He looked at Mata, who was also comparing the BPs on both sides.
Because of the existence of Qinggang Shadow, KT will not have to occupy the same position twice in the second round.
Therefore, the hero pool is not too tight, and Deft’s heroes can be placed in the second round.
After thinking for a moment, he gave his answer.
"Tahm, let's choose Tahm. The AD position in the second round includes Policewoman, Varus, and Cannon. If I can't match it with Kai'Sa, I decided on Tahm." He said quickly.
ZanDarc nodded, and first asked Score to lock Tahm Kench on the second floor, and then help Pawn get the hero on the remaining third floor.
With Tahm Kench as the support, KT's thinking in this game has been fixed, and the bottom lane has to be tied together to fight in the lane.
So the mid laner position must firstly be able to play lane rights, and secondly, try not to give the opponent a chance.
The veteran General Pawn stopped pretending and uttered a word before the coach could speak.
"Azir."
ZanDarc didn't ask too much. Besides Ryze and Galio, the Czar was also the most suitable option in his mind.
"Here we go, LCK's classic Tsar, General Pawn, will play the role of the team's anchor." Guan Zeyuan said with a smile.
The hero Tsar can be played online, he is not afraid of being caught by junglers, and he always has a voice in the middle and late stages.
It is also the most common hero in the LCK system.
Meng Ma couldn't help but frown when he saw the Tsar hand that KT took out.
He originally hoped that the opponent could use Galio to cooperate with Qinggang Shadow, so that in the middle he could use Sword Demon in his left hand to counter.
But there is really nothing he can do about KT's Czar.
Even if you take Syndra and Clockwork, you will definitely not be able to get lane rights before level 3, and if the opponent is Qinggang Shadow jungler, Score's early rhythm will be very comfortable.
After much thought, he decided to get a hero for Xiaotian first.
On the third floor of the red square YM, Poppy is locked.
"It's Poppy as a jungler again. This can be regarded as a fixed routine developed by YM to deal with Qinggang Shadow. In this case, YM will put the mid-to-upper in the second round." Guan Zeyuan said.
The two teams enter the second round of BP.
KT on the blue side had a clear goal, targeting the middle and upper positions, banning Lucian and Enchantress one after another.
On the other side, YM is banning the bottom lane of both teams, banning Deft's unpopular hero Jhin and Varus, who has a strong matchup with Tahm Kench in the lane.
On the fourth floor of the red square, it’s YM’s turn to go out first.
The camera focuses on the face of the left hand. His early alignment in the middle of this game will greatly affect the trend of the game.
Seeing that YM did not make a decision immediately, Guan Zeyuan in the audience interrupted:
"I think this hand should be given to Knight as Akali. In such a key round, you have to use operations to break the LCK's operational path."
Wang Duoduo also has some expectations: "Knight's Akali has reached the top of the Korean server, but he has never used it once in this World Championship. On the contrary, Jiang Keda, who is in the top lane, has used Akali once."
On the stage, when Meng Ma asked what hero he wanted to use with his left hand, he bit his nails, thought for ten seconds, and finally said:
"Victor, let me fight the Czar with this hero, and the team battle effect will be better. If they catch me in the lane, I should be able to handle it."
Although Mengma also thinks that Akali is an option to try to break through, Victor is definitely safer.
At least this way YM doesn't have to worry too much in the early game.
"YM's fourth choice was to win Victor... Well, that's okay." Guan Zeyuan hesitated, "Actually, with Knight's ability, I don't think it's necessary to play so conservatively. If we take Akali in this kind of game,
Coming out with a score of 2-0 will boost morale."
"Now it depends on how KT will deal with Qinggangying's swing position. Anyway, YM has the last choice to counter." I remember saying.
In the competition seat on the left side of the stage, ZanDarc was making his final decision.
"Give Qinggang Shadow to Dongbin (Score)," Smeb said proactively, "I think YM, the red side's last choice, must be hiding something. Qinggang Shadow is also JKD's signature hero. He can't be unprepared for this.
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"That's what I think. Give me Green Steel Shadow and I'll know how to deal with Poppy in the jungle." Score also volunteered.
Seeing that both veterans took the initiative to speak, ZanDarc didn't have much room for entanglement.
On the fourth floor of the blue square, Kai'Sa was taken down according to Deft's wishes, and then the Weapon Master was locked for Smeb.
"Sure enough, KT gave Qinggang Shadow to Score, and Smeb, who was on the road, took out his weapon." Guan Zeyuan guessed this result in advance and was not surprised.
When Smeb's Weapon Master faced Su Chen in the Asian Games, his early performance was okay.
Moreover, if you choose weapons on the top lane, if YM takes out some skate shoes, VN top laners, and weapon masters with counterattack storms will have a much larger survival space than other top laners.
Moreover, the weapons are also one of the few that can be used to defeat the Sword Demon online.
KT also learned the lesson from the first game and did not give Smeb any more tool heroes.
"It's YM's turn for the last choice. When the opponent has a weapon, it's not easy to choose the Sword Demon. Let's see if YM has any new tricks." Guan Zeyuan said with a smile.
"When you are one game ahead, you can really be bolder. If you win, it will completely disrupt KT's preparations. If you lose, it will be one to one."
Several commentators combined YM's various research and development in the group stage and launched full imagination, such as dog heads, angels, great inventors and so on.
However, at the moment when the hero was revealed on the fifth floor of the red square, the three people were silent in unison, their eyes full of surprise.
A burly warrior wearing armor and holding a giant ax appeared at the red square fifth-floor window.
The moment he was established, he shouted in a high-spirited voice: