T1 Eliminates MKOI from Esports World Cup 2025

In the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup 2025, T1 secured a crucial victory over Movistar KOI with a score of 2:1, advancing to the next stage of the tournament where they will face Anyone’s Legend.

T1 took the lead at the start of the series, assembling a powerful draft that allowed them to dominate from the first minutes. Their aggressive pressure, complete map control, and confident teamwork led to an easy win on the first map. On the second map, Movistar KOI responded admirably. A successful draft and a spectacular performance by Supa on Jinx allowed them to level the series. The third map was a showcase for T1 and especially for Gumayusi . His Varus completely dominated in team fights, and the coordinated play of the team left no chance for MKOI, securing T1 's victory in the series.

The MVP of the match was Gumayusi —his actions on the decisive map were key to the victory. He set the pace for the fights and, together with the team, left no chance for the opponent in the crucial moments of the series. After this victory, T1 advances to the semifinals, where they will face Anyone’s Legend. Movistar KOI , on the other hand, concludes their tournament run, leaving a respectable impression thanks to their fight on the second map.

Best Moment of the Match
The best moment of the match was a triple kill by Gumayusi on the third map of the showdown:

Next Match
Immediately after the end of this match, Generation Gaming will face FlyQuest . The winner will meet G2 Esports in the semifinals, while the losing team will exit the tournament.

The Esports World Cup 2025 is taking place from July 16 to 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia . Teams are competing for a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the matches and results of the tournament via the link.