ANX vs ROX: A Clash for the Ages
ANX, the underdogs, faced off against ROX in a thrilling match at Worlds. Let’s dive into the action.
Champions Picks and Bans
ANX Bans: Sivir, Rumble, Kennen
ROX Bans: Brand, Bard, Tahm Kench
Top Lane Battle
Top: Poppy vs Trundle
Jungle Showdown
Jungle: Nidalee vs Lee Sin
Mid Lane Clash
Mid: Vladimir vs Syndra
Botside Skirmish
ADC: Lucian vs Caitlyn
Support: Taric vs Alistar
Alexander “PvPStejos” Glazkov from ANX secured first blood by ganking Kuro’s Lee Sin early on. ANX continued to dominate the mid lane with successful ganks, giving Kira a significant advantage on Vladimir.
Despite Kuro’s struggles, ROX Tigers gained a CS advantage in the bot lane. However, ANX turned the game around with superior rotations and strategic skirmishes.
At 18 minutes, ROX Tigers managed to take a one-for-zero advantage in a mid lane fight. They started making successful rotations and picks, closing the gap with ANX.
In a game-changing fight at 26 minutes, ANX’s Smurf removed two ROX members with an ultimate from Poppy. This led to a free Baron and a significant gold lead for ANX.
With a 9k gold lead, Albus NoX relentlessly pushed down mid lane, taking an inhibitor at 34 minutes. ANX continued their siege and secured Elder Dragon at 45 minutes.
However, in a crucial fight, ROX Tigers managed to steal Baron and turn the tide in their favor. Despite an 8k gold deficit, ROX Tigers showed their superior teamfighting skills.
The game went back and forth, with ANX poking out ROX and retaking inhibitors. In a prolonged fight at 60 minutes, ANX came out on top, respawned, and secured Baron.
With their sieging advantage and Baron buff, ANX proved too strong for ROX Tigers. They destroyed ROX’s last nexus turret and emerged victorious after a grueling 65 minutes.
ANX’s win secured them a spot in the quarterfinals, while ROX Tigers still have a chance to advance if they defeat Counter Logic Gaming.
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