T1 Triumphs Over Invictus Gaming to Secure Main Stage Spot at LoL Worlds
T1 has triumphed over Invictus Gaming, securing their spot in the Main Stage of the League of Legends World Championship. The double World Champions defeated IG 3-1 in a best-of-five elimination match.
T1’s Victorious Journey
This successful match took place during the Play-In stage of the tournament. With this victory, T1 advances to the Main Stage, where they will aim to defend their title against 15 other teams.
Invictus Gaming’s Early Exit
Invictus Gaming faced elimination after this defeat, ending their season prematurely despite entering the tournament as the fourth seed from the LPL.
Proven Track Record
This match marked the tenth time for T1 and their star player, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok, at the World Championship. Historically, T1 has never placed lower than fourth, having consistently reached the semifinals in previous tournaments. Their impressive record includes five championship titles and a success rate of 55% in World Championship appearances.
Key Players and Performance
- Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun played a critical role, setting the pace for T1 throughout the matches.
- In Game 1, despite IG’s early dominance with Song “Rookie” Eui-jin on Ryze, T1 turned the tide after a crucial mistake by Kang “TheShy” Seung-lok.
- Game 2 saw T1 struggling again, with only Faker gaining an advantage on Akali, while IG secured the win thanks to Chen “GALA” Wei’s performance on Caitlyn.
- T1 regained momentum in Game 3, with Oner showcasing exceptional skill on Xin Zhao.
- Game 4 featured Oner once again excelling on Nocturne, helping T1 clinch the series.
Looking Ahead
With their victory against Invictus Gaming, T1 is now poised to chase their sixth Summoner’s Cup in the Main Stage. This potential victory would represent their third consecutive championship win.
