CLG vs G2: Clash on the Rift
After both NA’s CLG and EU’s G2 suffered losses at the start of the day, they faced off to secure their first win of the second half of groups.
The Lineup
CLG
TOP: Darshan-Poppy
JNG: Xmithie-Graves
MID: Huhi-Vladimir
ADC: Stixxay-Jhin
SUP: Aphromoo-Bard
G2
TOP: Expect-Rumble
JNG: Trick-Olaf
MID: Perkz-Syndra
ADC: Zven-Ezreal
SUP: Mithy-Trundle
BANS
CLG: Sivir/Gnar/Jayce
G2: Aurelion Sol/Caitlyn/Nidalee
Early Game: CLG Starting Off Strong
After reaching level three, Xmithie ganked top lane where Darshan had been poking down Expect, securing an easy first blood for CLG. Xmithie and Huhi then chased Perkz towards top lane, gaining an advantage for Huhi. CLG dominated the early game by cutting off G2 and taking control of the map. Xmithie’s presence prevented Trick from getting any lanes going for G2.
Mid Game: Vision Battles and Dominate Map Control
G2 struggled to regain ground on the map as CLG outplayed them in skirmishes. Although Perkz managed to stun and ult Stixxay, Aphro saved him and CLG turned the fight for another kill. CLG consistently pushed G2 to decide between fighting back or giving up objectives. G2 attempted to fight but repeatedly lost. With a score of 9-2 in CLG’s favor and a 5k gold lead, CLG aimed to starve G2 of resources and maintain control of objectives.
Late Game: Explosive Fights Leave G2 In Ruins
CLG slowly gained ground on G2, eventually leaving them with no base. As CLG pushed into G2’s base, they secured two kills and an inhibitor. Despite their significant gold lead, CLG played cautiously. Once they managed to take down more than two or three G2 members, they made the final push and secured victory.
CLG is now 3-2 and G2 is 0-5.
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