Weibo Gaming Beats Fnatic to Advance to Quarterfinals at League of Legends World Championship 2023
Weibo Gaming emerged as the victor in a fierce battle against Fnatic at the League of Legends World Championship 2023, securing their spot in the quarterfinals. With a 2-1 score, the LPL fourth seed eliminated Fnatic from the competition, leaving G2 Esports as the last remaining hope from EMEA region at Worlds.
In the first game, Fnatic showcased their skills as they dominated their opponents and gained an early advantage in the match. However, Weibo remained composed and showed their resilience in the second game, focusing on objectives and making a crucial move around Baron that turned the tide in their favor, tying the series at 1-1.
From that point onwards, Weibo Gaming took control and never looked back, sending their EMEA opponents packing.
In the decisive third match, Weibo effectively countered Fnatic’s preferred picks with a targeted draft strategy, utilizing Xiaohu’s Azir and Light’s Caitlyn to outperform their lane counterparts. During team fights, the LPL representatives expertly countered Fnatic’s attacks with precision, flawlessly executing their strategy. Ultimately, Weibo’s superior control of the game proved to be the deciding factor in the elimination match.
Fnatic’s defeat and elimination marks the third consecutive year that the renowned organization has failed to reach the top eight at the League Worlds after four consecutive quarterfinal appearances from 2017 to 2020.
Despite facing challenges this season, Fnatic managed to secure their spot in the World Championship through consistent and strong performances in the LEC Summer and Season Finals. Although it wasn’t enough, today’s performance was also impressive and convincing.
With Fnatic out of the competition, the hopes of the LEC now rest on G2 Esports, who are currently facing off against Bilibili Gaming in the final game of the Swiss Stage at the 2023 World Championship.
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