Evil Geniuses Secure Victory at League of Legends Worlds 2022 Play-in Stage
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After a loss against Fnatic and a close win against LOUD, Evil Geniuses faced Taiwanese team Beyond Gaming in a crucial match at the League of Legends World Championship. Led by jojopyun on Sylas, Evil Geniuses put on a stellar performance.
Adapting to the Meta
Evil Geniuses showcased their flexibility by playing 14 different champions out of 15 in just three games. The team’s bottom lane saw a change with Kaori stepping in as a more aggressive and lane-dominant AD carry. Against Beyond Gaming, Kaori played Aphelios and focused on dominating the late game. The top side, consisting of Impact and Inspired, tried out Aatrox, Kennen, Maokai, and Lee Sin, among others.
This adaptability and the team’s strong execution against tough opponents should provide hope for North American fans as the play-in group stage progresses.
A Game of Phases
Evil Geniuses’ victory against Beyond Gaming can be broken down into different phases. The early game was explosive, with both teams trading kills and Evil Geniuses gaining a significant lead. Thanks to strong performances from jojopyun on Sylas and a well-executed top dive, Evil Geniuses maintained a comfortable advantage.
By the 15-minute mark, jojopyun had accumulated six kills, and Inspired stole a Cloud Drake. As the game progressed, Kaori secured their first kill and eventually ended the game with five kills.
Evil Geniuses now hold a 2-1 record at Worlds 2022 and will face Chiefs Esports Club next. Although the Oceanian representatives have yet to secure a win, Evil Geniuses can’t underestimate their opponents. Chiefs have shown their upset potential. Beyond Gaming will face DetonatioN FocusMe and Chiefs in their upcoming matches.