PSG Talon Tops Group B in the 2020 World Championship
In the beginning of the 2020 World Championship, many people underestimated PSG Talon due to visa restrictions forcing them to use substitutes. Surprising everyone, this League of Legends team proved them wrong and emerged as the top team from Group B.
This roster secured their spot at the group stage with exceptional gameplay, showcasing the skill of a minor region team. Their impressive performance in the play-in stage reached its peak with a remarkable comeback victory against Unicorns of Love, who appeared set to claim the top spot in the group.
First place in Group B: @PSG_Talon! #Worlds2020 pic.twitter.com/yrcB6g5w1v
Despite being almost 6,000 gold behind at one point, PSG Talon seized every opportunity that came their way. In contrast, the Unicorns of Love became overly confident in their play and made some aggressive decisions, resulting in multiple shutdowns that allowed PSG to make a comeback.
Winning numerous skirmishes, PSG regained control of the match and held on tightly. With a perfectly executed flash engage from Kaiwing’s Rakan, PSG secured their place in the group stage alongside some of the world’s best teams.
.@PSG_Talon come back from being 6k gold down to take out UOL and will advance to the group stage! #Worlds2020 pic.twitter.com/BlMXMik3Gf
This is just the beginning of the Cinderella story for PSG Talon, but they now face even tougher challenges in the group stage. Kongyue and Uniboy, who joined as emergency subs, played crucial roles in the team’s success. Unfortunately, they are not eligible to compete in the group stage and will be leaving Shanghai.
The big question now is whether PSG can maintain the same level of performance with their starting jungler and mid laner, River and Tank. This makeshift roster displayed incredible synergy in the past few days, but the team must hope that their original roster can live up to the hype gained during the play-ins.
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