In the first game, G2.iG selected the core Windranger again, this time with a four-man support to protect Windranger. Monet's Windranger successfully gained an advantage in the lane, and during Talon's Alchemist strong phase, they managed to counter-attack twice when being initiated on. After Talon attempted to catch Windranger again and got their Alchemist killed in return, they called GG without breaking the high ground. G2.iG took the first game.
Both sidesBP:
Radiant G2.iG: Monet Windranger,xNova Naga Siren,NothingToSay Pangolier,JT Beastmaster,BoBoKa Snapfire.
Dire Talon: Mikoto Earthshaker, Akashi Alchemist, ponyo Phoenix, Jhocam Sniper, Ws Sand King.
Post-game data:
Match details:
[1 minute] Top lane, ponyo's Phoenix and Akashi's Alchemist used Fire Spirits and Acid Spray to force BBK's Snapfire to low health. Alchemist came in with a punch to secure the first blood on Snapfire.
[4 minutes] Bottom lane, Monet's Windranger and xNova's Naga Siren combined to bind Jhocam's Sniper, resulting in a kill and level suppression for Sniper.
[5 minutes] G2.iG's dual supports assisted mid lane, surrounding and diving Mikoto's Earthshaker for a kill. Meanwhile, top lane, JT's Beastmaster was caught and killed by Akashi's Alchemist due to the absence of support in the lane.
[11 minutes] NTS's Pangolier, along with dual supports, initiated on Mikoto's Earthshaker in mid lane. Earthshaker handled it calmly, using Fissure to block and waiting for teammate support. Not only did he survive, but his teammates also managed to kill BBK's Snapfire. With Alchemist's farm, Talon led by 3K gold.
[13 minutes] Mikoto's Earthshaker ambushed mid lane, using Totem to stun NTS's Pangolier. Jhocam's Sniper sniped from a distance, leaving Pangolier with no escape and resulting in a kill.
[16 minutes] Talon initiated on Monet's Windranger, but JT's Beastmaster counter-initiated to protect Windranger. Windranger turned around to counter-attack, dealing full damage under teammate protection and killing Akashi's Alchemist. Although Windranger was sniped by Sniper in the chase, Sniper's position was revealed and he was subsequently killed by NTS's Pangolier. JT's Beastmaster continued the pursuit, leading to a four-man wipe for Talon, with only Earthshaker narrowly escaping.
[22 minutes] Mikoto's Earthshaker jumped on JT's Beastmaster, who was isolated without teammate support, resulting in a kill.
[23 minutes] Talon attempted Roshan, but G2.iG intercepted, first killing ponyo's Phoenix who was guarding outside. They then used xNova's Naga Siren's ultimate and Monet's Windranger's shackle to secure kills, breaking Mikoto's Alchemist's Aegis. Windranger's BKB disrupted Talon's Alchemist rhythm in the first wave.
[32 minutes] BBK's Snapfire was initiated on by Mikoto's Earthshaker in the top lane, but used Force Staff to escape, revealing Earthshaker and Sniper's positions. Meanwhile, teammates sneaked Roshan, and Monet's Windranger secured the second Aegis.
[35 minutes] JT's Beastmaster caught Mikoto's Earthshaker alone, securing a kill. G2.iG used Earthshaker's death timer to destroy all of Talon's outer towers, equalizing the gold difference.
[39 minutes] G2.iG attempted to push high ground in the bottom lane, but Jhocam's Sniper was caught out of position and quickly killed by JT's Beastmaster and NTS's Pangolier. Ws's Sand King, who was burrowed, was also caught. Pangolier used his ultimate to escape successfully in front of the high ground tower, forcing buybacks from both Sniper and Sand King.
[42 minutes] Talon descends from the high ground to engage Monet's Windranger. Under the protection of teammates, Windranger, with low health, activates BKB and uses her ultimate to counterattack, chasing down and killing Akashi's Alchemist. The revived Sand King is also taken down. Seeing no hope for a comeback, Talon calls GG, and G2.iG secures the first game.
