The Worlds 2024 Swiss Stage has produced its first two Quarterfinalists, as LNG Esports and Gen.G each secured a perfect 3-0 record to advance.
On Saturday, LNG defeated Dplus KIA 2-0, while Gen.G earned a 2-1 victory over Hanwha Life, becoming the first teams to move on to the next phase of the League of Legends World Championship.
Swiss Stage Overview
The Swiss Stage of Worlds 2024 has brought exciting matches between the top 16 teams from around the globe. Eight of these teams will qualify for the Quarterfinals, which will be held in Paris, France. After the intense action of Rounds 1 and 2, Saturday’s games marked the first opportunities for teams to secure their spots in the Playoffs.
The day’s matchups featured LNG Esports taking on Dplus KIA, and Gen.G facing Hanwha Life Esports, with both series delivering exciting moments and solidifying these two teams as early contenders for the Summoner’s Cup.
LNG Esports vs Dplus KIA: A Dominant Performance
The day began with LNG Esports taking on Dplus KIA. Both teams started cautiously, staying close in gold and objectives. However, LNG gradually pulled ahead thanks to key picks and the impressive performance of Zika’s Renekton in the side lanes.
- Game 1 Highlights:
- Both teams stayed even until a key teamfight at minute 22, which allowed LNG to take Baron Nashor.
- LNG closed the game after 36 minutes, using their advantage to control objectives and choke out Dplus KIA’s options.
- Game 2 Highlights:
- Dplus KIA attempted a lane swap strategy, but it backfired, leaving Kingen behind, weakening their top lane presence.
- Despite Dplus KIA’s brief resurgence by securing Baron Nashor, LNG dominated the late game by taking Elder Dragon, sealing the 2-0 win in 40 minutes.
Gen.G vs Hanwha Life: A Hard-Fought Battle
The second match of the day pitted Gen.G against Hanwha Life Esports in a nail-biting best-of-three series. Gen.G started strong, winning the first game thanks to a spectacular initiation from Delight’s Rell. However, Hanwha Life, led by Chovy’s Ahri, quickly responded with a win in Game 2, forcing a decider.
- Game 1: Gen.G capitalized on Delight’s impressive Rell play to dominate teamfights, closing the game swiftly to go up 1-0.
- Game 2: Hanwha Life turned the tide with Chovy’s stellar performance on Ahri, tying the series 1-1.
- Game 3: Gen.G’s Peyz picked Twitch, which proved to be a surprise factor in teamfights. His positioning and damage output made it difficult for Hanwha Life to respond, leading to Gen.G’s 2-1 series win.
Quarterfinal Seeds
With their victories, LNG Esports and Gen.G both finished the Swiss Stage with 3-0 records, securing them a place in the Quarterfinals. These teams are now positioned as top seeds heading into the next round, giving them favorable matchups as the tournament progresses.
How to Watch Worlds 2024
You can follow all the matches and updates from Worlds 2024 live on the LoL Esports website. Stay tuned as the competition heats up and teams battle for a chance at the Summoner’s Cup.
What’s Next?
The Swiss Stage will continue on Sunday, with more teams fighting for their chance to advance to the Quarterfinals. Fans can tune in to LoL Esports to catch all the live action and see which teams will join LNG Esports and Gen.G in the next stage of the competition.