Saigon Buffalo Secures Victory Against PSG Talon at 2022 Mid-Season Invitational
After being eliminated from the knockout stage contention at the 2022 Mid-Season Invitational, Saigon Buffalo bounced back with a win over PSG Talon. This victory has made the race between the remaining teams much more intense.
Prior to this win, Saigon came close to defeating the tournament favorites, Royal Never Give Up. However, their lead slipped away in the final minutes of the game. But in their match against PSG, Saigon secured their lead through exceptional objective control and improved teamfighting.
Additionally, Saigon made some interesting champion choices, selecting Camille, Trundle, and Shen. These picks are relatively unique at MSI 2022, with pick rates below 10 percent according to Games of Legends, a League statistics site.
PSG had won two out of their previous three games, placing them closer to the top four. On the other hand, Saigon hadn’t won a game during the rumble stage. By defeating PSG, Saigon brought them down in the standings, one game behind G2 Esports. As a result, PSG’s chances of making it to the top four are uncertain.
It’s worth mentioning that Saigon’s win also ensured RNG’s position in the knockout stage. The Chinese representatives are now guaranteed a spot in the top four.
Up next, Saigon Buffalo will face G2 Esports and T1 in their final matches of the MSI stage, aiming to spoil their opponents’ standings. PSG will wrap up their schedule with games against Evil Geniuses and RNG, seeking redemption from their losses in the first round-robin of the rumble stage.
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