G2 Esports Qualifies for League of Legends World Championship with One-Sided Victory over MAD Lions
G2 Esports has secured their spot in the 2020 League of Legends World Championship after a dominant 3-1 win against MAD Lions in the LEC Summer Split playoffs.
Wunder and Caps Shine in G2’s Victory
Wunder and Caps played pivotal roles in G2’s victory, outperforming MAD’s laners. Wunder surprised MAD with a secret Neeko pick, countering their top lane choices. Caps showcased his skill on LeBlanc, Syndra, and Zoe, and even brought out a pocket Irelia pick.
A Dominant Display from G2
The series began with G2 establishing a gold lead just three minutes into the game. They continued to dominate, securing every neutral objective and preventing MAD Lions from taking a single turret. G2 closed out the first game in just 29 minutes with a massive 16,000 gold lead.
MAD Lions Fights Back
After G2’s overwhelming victory in the first game, MAD adjusted their draft and picked global ultimate champions to counter G2’s map control. MAD’s improved gameplay, paired with strong performances from Wunder, allowed G2 to secure the second game win.
In the third game, MAD started their comeback with an exceptional performance from jungler Shad0w on Lillia. MAD eventually secured their first win after a 25-minute slaughter.
The final match was closely contested, with both teams trading blows. MAD focused on targeting Perkz’s Senna and continuously picked off G2’s bot lane. However, G2 turned the tide with a perfectly executed 25-minute teamfight near the bottom tower, securing the series victory.
G2’s Fifth Consecutive Worlds Appearance
This win marks G2 Esports’ fifth consecutive appearance at the League of Legends World Championship. Alongside Rogue, G2 is the second LEC team to qualify for Worlds, with a total of four teams representing the region.
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