100Thieves Secure Victory in League of Legends Worlds 2022
In a crucial match, 100Thieves emerged victorious against CTBC Flying Oyster in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship group stage. As the last remaining North American team in the competition, 100Thieves needed a miracle run to qualify for the playoffs, and they started their journey with an impressive performance.
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From the start of the match, 100Thieves took control, securing the first blood in the bot lane. They exerted pressure on their opponents, allowing Closer to secure the first drake of the game. Though CFO briefly pushed back, they had to concede the first Herald. The teams exchanged objectives, with CFO focusing on towers and 100Thieves prioritizing drakes. In just 19 minutes, 100Thieves reached soul point, displaying their strength despite having no significant gold lead.
Although 100Thieves seemed disjointed and uncoordinated in a mid-lane skirmish, CFO gained no advantage from taking down two of their opponents. 100Thieves maintained map control by strategically placing wards, allowing them to set up fights around the dragon’s pit. In one such fight, they flawlessly executed an ace against CFO, with their map control and teamfight prowess proving too overwhelming for their opponents.
With the ocean’s dragon soul on their side, 100Thieves pushed and took down the enemy’s inhibitor in the bot lane. Even when CFO attempted to initiate fights, it was 100Thieves who found the right picks to shut them down. 100Thieves maintained their dominance throughout the game, culminating in a teamfight at the Elder Drake’s pit where they secured the second ace and clinched victory.
Though 100Thieves executed a nearly perfect game, their journey to the playoffs stage is not yet secured. They will now face off against Royal Never Give Up, the undefeated team in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship.
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