PSG Talon Defeats LGD Gaming in League of Legends World Championship Play-In Stage
Today, PSG Talon showcased an incredible underdog spirit in their match against LGD Gaming during the 2020 Worlds play-in stage. Despite facing visa-related issues and playing with multiple substitutions, PSG Talon, the second seed from the Pacific Championship Series, easily defeated LGD Gaming, the fourth-best team from China.
Coordination and Comfort Picks Lead to Victory
The key to PSG Talon’s victory was their strategy of playing in a similar style to the Pacific Championship Series and focusing on drafting comfort picks for their substitute players. This allowed them to concentrate less on the game and perform at their best. The team’s slow and methodical playstyle, which often involves falling behind early and winning late-game teamfights, has proven successful in their regional league. Now, with Chinese-speaking players in every role, PSG Talon has achieved better coordination and increased their chances of advancing to the Worlds group stage.
Standout Performances by Substitute Players
In their match against LGD Gaming, PSG Talon’s loaned substitute players, Kongyue and Uniboy from AHQ Esports, delivered exceptional performances. Both players contributed 10 kills without dying, playing a crucial role in PSG Talon’s victory. However, the standout player of the match was Kaiwing, PSG Talon’s support player, who demonstrated remarkable skills on Rakan, one of his signature engage-style supports. With a flawless 100-percent kill participation and no deaths, Kaiwing received the man of the match honors.
Potential for PSG Talon to Advance
With a 2-0 record in their group at the Worlds play-in stage, PSG Talon has secured their position above the bottom of their group. This guarantees them a place in the play-in gauntlet, where they will compete for a shot at the second spot to advance out of their group. There is also a possibility for PSG Talon to secure the first seed. Their strong performance in this match has increased their chances of progressing further in the tournament.
The match between PSG Talon and LGD Gaming set a new Worlds play-in viewership record, peaking at over 1.02 million concurrent viewers, according to Esports Charts. However, this record was quickly surpassed by the viewership of the subsequent game.
The excitement of Worlds has reached its peak in 2020, and the play-in stage will continue on September 26 at 3am CT.
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