Rare Atom Dominates Invictus Gaming with a Sweeping Victory in LPL Spring Split
Rare Atom, the underdog of LPL, achieved a quick and decisive 2-0 victory over Invictus Gaming in the eighth week of the 2021 LPL Spring Split.
A Playoff Spot Secured for Rare Atom
The League of Legends team, formerly known as Vici Gaming, secured their playoff spot for the first time since 2016. Leyan and FoFo were the MVPs of the match, displaying their versatility in playing multiple champions at a high level. Leyan dominated the map in the first game with Udyr, remaining deathless against the 2018 League of Legends world champions. FoFo, in the mid-lane, showed exceptional performance on Corki, a champion that always seems to thrive in the current meta.
Invictus Gaming Struggles and Rare Atom Capitalizes
Invictus Gaming has been struggling to secure wins lately and is on the verge of missing the playoffs. The series against Rare Atom showcased lackluster draft choices and a focus on comfort picks that didn’t work well in the current meta. Rare Atom seized this opportunity and secured two decisive wins, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Rare Atom Climbs to Third Place in LPL Standings
Following this victory, Rare Atom (10-3) climbed to the third position in the 2021 LPL Spring Split standings. Despite a weak start (1-3), they quickly rebounded and addressed their weaknesses, swiftly climbing up the ranks. Their upcoming matches against Royal Never Give Up and Edward Gaming, the current leaders in the standings, will put their skills to the test in the final week of the split.
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