Victory from the edge of a cliff, T1's journey to MSI continues for 5 consecutive years > News

This final match begins with Gen.G's strong offensive from the first set, and at one point, there were rumors that T1 was in crisis. Gen.G completely took control of the bot lane from the beginning and showed skill in using the jungler's mobility to take down T1's key lines one by one. In particular, whenever T1's players attempted a counterattack, Gen.G responded with sharp counterattacks and joining speed to widen the gap, and eventually took the lead with a complete victory in the Dragon teamfight in the second half. From T1's perspective, the complete loss of the first set was painful, but it served as an opportunity to reawaken the team's concentration. It was a moment when the high-level performance from the first set clearly showed why the fierce rivalry between the two teams that has continued since the regular season has enthralled fans.

T1's counterattacks in the 2nd and 3rd sets clearly showed how outstanding their strategic flexibility was. In the second set, they chose a bold charging combination to break through Gen. In the 3rd set that followed, they caught Gen.G off guard from the ban pick stage by bringing out an unconventional pick called 'Mid Sion', which appeared for the first time in 1918 days. Although Gen.G took the lead in the early stages of the game, T1 calmly cut off the opponent's key dealer in the final battle surrounding Elder Dragon, setting the stage for a comeback. This bold decision and unorthodox tactical operation was the driving force that led T1 to victory.

The second half of the 4th and 5th sets was an extreme match in which physical exhaustion and mental pressure reached their peak. In the 4th set, Gen.G successfully used a risky combination centered around Ki-in and showed its ability to drag the game to the final 5 sets. However, in the 5th set, T1 used aggressive cards such as Rise and Naphyri and began to take control from the beginning of the game. In particular, in the large-scale battle that occurred around the 25th minute, T1 recorded an ace and completely solidified their victory, and in the battle in the Baron area that followed, they once again overpowered their opponent, confirming their victory. The highlight of this finals was the scene where Keria's Nico's ultimate hit in the final match, completely breaking Gen.G's will to chase.

The results of this tournament left a disappointing record for Gen.G and a new historical milestone for T1. Gen.G had to suffer as their goal of winning 3 consecutive titles in MSI for the first time and advancing to MSI for 4 consecutive years was thwarted, while T1 continued their record of advancing to MSI for 5 consecutive years and resumed their challenge for their third win on the international stage. Through this match, T1 went beyond simply superiority in power and showed off their skill in effectively neutralizing the opponent's one plan in a five-game match. With Hanwha Life Insurance already confirmed as the 1st seed, T1 joined as the 2nd seed and is ready to protect the pride of the LCK. Now, all eyes are turning to the MSI final stage to be held in Daejeon on the 28th, and attention is being paid to whether the magic of the international competition that T1 will show will surprise the world once again.