1. T1 Crushes BLG 3-0
T1 dominates BLG with a 3-0 victory in Round 2 of the 2025 MSI Bracket Stage.
T1 avenges their previous 0-3 record against BLG at MSI with this win.
Doran overcomes his matchup against Bin and secures his first LPL match victory.
Key highlights from each set:
- Set 1: Faker's Orianna hard carries.
- Set 2: Oner's Xin Zhao puts on a stellar performance.
- Set 3: GumaYuSi and Keria's duo show destructive laning.
T1 achieves their first best-of-series win against an LPL team in 9 years since the 2016 MSI RNG match.
2. Analysis of T1's Victory Factors and Doran Interview
T1 is praised for their perfection in all aspects: gameplay, strategy, execution, and planning.
The players take turns shining, showing encouraging signs.
GumaYuSi and Keria dominate the lane, displaying stability and destructive damage output.
Securing 3 wins on the Red side implies they were hiding their Blue side picks, which is a positive sign for Gen.G.
Doran reveals that he practiced more than usual because BLG performed well even in scrims.
He didn't expect a 3-0 victory and believes the Set 1 win influenced the entire match.
3. Doran's Determination and Analysis of BLG's Defeat, CFO's Victory
Doran expresses his excitement for the finals against Gen.G and vows to prepare well.
International fans have given Doran the nickname 'King of the Mire Golem'.
BLG's weaknesses are exposed, including Beichuan's lack of skill, failed snowballing attempts, and chaotic teamfighting.
CFO proves their potential by winning the lower bracket match against KoI 3-1.
KoI records their worst performance, promising to make up for it at Worlds.
4. CFO's Potential
CFO proves their potential through this series, following their full set match against T1.
Their laning has improved, leading to smoother gameplay in macro and skirmishes.
It remains to be seen how far the dark horse CFO can go.