Day three of the 2020 League of Legends World Championship group stage brought some exciting twists and turns. North America finally secured its first win, while Korea suffered its first loss. Let’s dive into the top stories from today’s games.
FlyQuest Makes History with North America’s First Win
After six attempts, FlyQuest achieved a milestone for North America by securing its first win in the main event’s group stage. The team defeated Unicorns of Love in a back-and-forth battle that lasted 36 minutes. Although UOL looked strong at times, FlyQuest managed to prevent them from obtaining an infernal soul. The standout player of the match was PowerOfEvil, showcasing an impressive performance on Syndra. With this victory, North America’s representatives hope to bounce back in the tournament.
LCK Suffers First Defeat
In a surprising turn of events, Korea’s LCK region faced its first loss at Worlds 2020. Top Esports from the LPL defeated DRX, who had shown great potential throughout the game. Despite using unconventional picks like Quinn and Draven, DRX couldn’t maintain their lead. Top Esports staged a comeback with a dominating teamfight, leaving DRX tied for second place in Group D.
G2 Establishes Dominance in Group A
With a 2-0 record, G2 Esports has emerged as the frontrunner in Group A. The European champions secured a monumental victory against Suning and followed it up with another impressive win over Machi Esports. Their next challenge will be against Team Liquid as they aim for a perfect run in the group stage’s first round-robin. G2’s performance has been outstanding so far, and they show no signs of slowing down.
The action continues tomorrow with more exciting matches at Worlds 2020.
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