In a thrilling Quarterfinals match at Worlds 2024, Weibo Gaming (WBG) delivered a major upset, eliminating LNG Esports with a decisive 3-1 victory. This result shocked many fans and analysts, as WBG now moves on to the semifinals of the League of Legends World Championship, awaiting the winner of BLG vs Hanwha Life.
A Journey to the Quarterfinals
After weeks of intense competition, Worlds 2024 reached its knockout stages. On October 13, the Swiss Stage concluded, leaving only the top 8 teams to battle for the Summoner’s Cup. The Quarterfinals pairings were drawn, with Thursday’s opening match between LNG Esports and Weibo Gaming promising an exciting clash.
LNG Esports entered the knockout rounds in dominant form, boasting an impressive 3-0 record in the Swiss Stage, while Weibo Gaming had a more challenging path, securing their place with a 3-2 victory over DK. Despite LNG’s favored status, WBG came ready to fight.
The Series: WBG’s Surprising Comeback
Although LNG Esports was expected to control the series, Weibo Gaming came out strong, winning the first game with a cohesive team performance. The second game was a nail-biter, with both teams showcasing exceptional gameplay. LNG eventually took the win, tying the series at 1-1 and regaining momentum.
In the third game, LNG looked poised to take control early on. However, in a stunning turnaround, Xiaohu and his team orchestrated an incredible comeback during a pivotal Baron fight, securing the victory and moving WBG to matchpoint.
For Game 4, WBG’s draft left Yone, one of the strongest champions of the tournament, open for LNG. But WBG had a strategic counter in mind, quickly picking Aurora and Jax to neutralize LNG’s power. This strategy paid off brilliantly, as WBG dominated from the start, crushing LNG in just 31 minutes to seal the 3-1 victory and advance to the semifinals.
WBG Advances to the Semifinals
With this stunning win, WBG moves on to the semifinals of Worlds 2024, eliminating LNG Esports from the tournament. The team, featuring Breathe, Tarzan, Xiaohu, Light, and Crisp, now waits to face the winner of the Hanwha Life vs BLG quarterfinal match, set to take place on Friday.
Final Toughts
Fans of League of Legends can follow the action live on LoL Esports as the competition intensifies and the final stages of the tournament draw near. Will WBG continue their surprising run and make it to the finals? Stay tuned to see how the remaining matches unfold.
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