In the early game, both sides had back and forth exchanges. At 8 minutes, a top lane skirmish saw Xiaohu's Orianna's ultimate catch 4 players, successfully counterattacking with teammates! In the mid-game, WBG took the initiative and continuously found opportunities, extending their economic lead to over 3K. However, Weiwei's Nocturne's darkness allowed LNG to find opportunities, and after stealing the Baron, the gold was even! Subsequently, LNG pushed WBG's top lane high ground, applying pressure, but in adversity, WBG forced a Baron fight. LNG failed to instantly kill Xiaohu's Orianna, who used Zhonya's to survive, while Gala's Kai'Sa was taken down! Breathe's Mega Gnar hit three, WBG pulled off a 0-for-5 team wipe against LNG, turning the game around and securing match point!
Starting Lineup:
LNG Esports : Top Zika, Jungle Weiwei, Mid Scout, Bot GALA, Support Hang
Weibo Gaming : Top Breathe, Jungle Tarzan, Mid Xiaohu, Bot Light, Support Crisp
BP Phase:
Blue Side WBG: Pick: Ashe, Gnar, Braum, Orianna, Maokai
Ban: Rumble, Neeko, Sylas, Rakan, Ezreal
Red Side LNG: Pick: Nocturne, Ahri, Jax, Kai'Sa, Alistar
Ban: Alor, Yone, Skarner, LeBlanc, Brand
Post-match Data:
MVP:
Match Details:
[1:45] In the level 1 skirmish, WBG grouped up and found an opportunity, with Breathe's Gnar killing Hang's Alistar for first blood! However, WBG's jungle and support tried to disrupt Weiwei's Nocturne's rhythm but were flanked by Zika's Jax! Zika's Jax killed WBG's jungle and support for a double kill in return!
[6:40] Zika's Jax supported and fed the team, LNG secured the first batch of Rift Scuttlers!
[7:03] WBG secured the first dragon!
[8:42] LNG attempted a dive top but Breathe's Gnar initiated on two, forcing GALA's Kai'Sa to flash! Tarzan's Maokai ulted to hold them, and Light's Ashe arrow hit the flanking Nocturne. Weiwei's Nocturne tried to save teammates but was caught by Xiaohu's Orianna's ultimate, hitting four! LNG was directly defeated! WBG achieved a 0-for-3 with Xiaohu's Orianna getting a double kill!
[11:22] WBG secured the second batch of Rift Scuttlers! The score was 3 to 3!
[13:15] LNG successfully dove bottom to kill Breathe's Gnar, but Tarzan's Maokai supported with an ultimate to hold them. Xiaohu's Orianna successfully TP'd just before darkness for another double kill! The flanking Hang's Alistar was held, and finally, Crisp's Braum predicted and caught the low-health, flashing Scout's Ahri! This teamfight resulted in a 2-for-4 in favor of WBG!
[17:31] WBG TP'd behind in the river for a flank, chasing down and catching Hang's Alistar! Subsequently, the mid lane Herald hit the first turret, and the second turret was also pushed down. WBG started the dragon, LNG tried to contest but Zika's Jax in the bot lane was pinned to the wall by Breathe's Mega Gnar and taken down! LNG secured the dragon but Light's Ashe arrow caught Weiwei's Nocturne! WBG effectively achieved a 0-for-3! The gold difference was 3K!
[20:58] WBG tried to catch Scout's Ahri, but LNG TP'd behind and coordinated with Weiwei's Nocturne and GALA's Kai'Sa to dive the backline, instantly killing Light's Ashe! With a 1-for-2, LNG used a feint to rush and take Baron! Hang's Alistar sacrificed himself to cover the retreat of the other four!
[22:40] In the river skirmish, LNG once again found an opportunity to take the initiative. Weiwei's Nocturne turned off the lights and flew in to forcefully kill Tarzan's Maokai! WBG's bot lane duo was also chased down! Scout's Ahri tried to catch Xiaohu's Orianna but went too deep and was traded by Breathe's Gnar! Another 1 for 3 for LNG! LNG took down the mid outer turret, and WBG subsequently secured the drake! The economy is even!
[28:48] Zika's Jax split-pushed the bot lane high ground, forcing Light's Ashe to return for defense. After securing the second Baron, LNG sacrificed Alistar, leaving four members alive! WBG took the fifth drake! Weiwei's Nocturne turned off the lights on the top lane, and Scout's Ahri dashed forward with R to dodge Ashe's ultimate and teamed up with allies to forcefully kill Breathe's Gnar!
[30:50] LNG split-pushed on two lanes, WBG's four members took too long to forcefully kill Zika's Jax, and Scout's Ahri eventually pushed down the top lane high ground with the minion wave!
[34:41] LNG secured the sixth drake! Both sides are heading for the Dragon Balls!
[36:50] WBG started Baron to force Zika's Jax to TP, LNG grouped up and turned off the lights for a charge, trying to instantly kill Xiaohu's Orianna, but he showcased with Zhonya's Hourglass! GALA's Kai'Sa was taken down for free! In the aftermath, Breathe's Mega Gnar hit three and resolved the fight! The low-health Light's Ashe kited and survived! WBG aced LNG with a 0 for 5, turning the tables and taking the match point first!
