Katowice’s final day was full of delays due to technical issues, but it was a memorable one. G2 Esports and Flash Wolves managed to make it through the semifinals against ROX Tigers and H2k-Gaming respectively, and Flash Wolves put on a dominant performance in the finals to win the trophy.
Results
Semifinals
- G2 Esports 2-1 ROX Tigers
In the first six minutes of game one, G2 faced technical difficulties and had to replace computers for two players. The game was paused again two minutes later. Finally, after a PC swap and a test game, both teams were back in action with the same draft. By the 18-minute mark, ROX was ahead by 5,000 gold and had taken the Rift Herald. Despite ROX struggling early, they managed to win several fights and pressure the map. Around 38 minutes into the game, Lindarang distracted four members of G2 while the rest of ROX took down the Baron. Minutes later, ROX secured the Baron and pushed into G2’s base for the win.
G2 started game two strong and never looked back. They outplayed ROX in multiple fights and objectives, taking a convincing win in just over 33 minutes.
There was a long delay between games two and three due to ongoing computer issues for G2. Despite the issues, the players decided to continue playing.
In game three, ROX initially had the lead, but G2 managed to make a comeback. They fought back and forth, with G2 eventually taking control and securing the series victory.
- Flash Wolves 2-1 H2k-Gaming
The first game had a slow start, with only a few kills and a focus on macro play. H2k controlled the map and vision for most of the game. Flash Wolves caught out one of H2k’s players and took their first top lane tower. H2k responded by taking the Baron, but Flash Wolves managed to win fights and took control of the game, eventually winning in just under 64 minutes.
Game two was filled with action as H2k made a strong effort to create fights. They built up a lead but were eventually aced by Flash Wolves in a teamfight, leading to Flash Wolves’ victory.
In game three, Flash Wolves had control and slowly pushed into H2k’s base, taking kills, towers, and inhibitors before ultimately winning the game.
Finals
- Flash Wolves 2-0 G2 Esports
During the series between Flash Wolves and H2k, ESL representatives and G2 worked together to resolve the PC issues.
Despite a strong start from G2 in the first game, Flash Wolves took control and won in just 32 minutes.
In game two, G2 had an early lead but Flash Wolves managed to turn the game around with a teamfight win, leading to their victory.
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