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Chapter 583 Evenly Matched! The two sides fought back and forth!

For the LPL viewers at the scene, the outcome of this match wasn't the most important thing.

The moment these two teams stepped onto the final stage, they had already won.

So all you have to do now is one thing – enjoy the game!
"It's clear that the audience is very enthusiastic today."

"Yes, even though their home team wasn't there today, we could still feel the enthusiastic atmosphere at the stadium."

"I have to say this: the brutality of today's match may break the record for the most intense S-series finals. After all, these are two top LPL teams. Let's wait and see!"

The three commentators took turns speaking.

Meanwhile, on the field, the game has already begun!
Unlike other competitions before.

In this match, viewers all over the world experienced the charm of an 'LPL-style' game!

Leaving aside the two-minute gap in the first minute.

From the moment the minions moved to the lane, the two teams almost never stopped fighting.

They're fighting online, and they're fighting in the jungle too!

Support battles, skirmishes, and resource battles have been ongoing almost non-stop!
Furthermore, during this period, the players from both teams displayed some incredible awareness and amazing skills!

For example, four minutes.

In a move by FPX that surprised everyone with a coordinated attack from their mid, jungle, and support, Scout suddenly placed a ward in the bush next to the mid lane wall, revealing all three FPX players!
At that moment, the doll's eyes widened: "Ah! This eye is something!"

Beside him, Miller thought for a moment and said:
"Well, I think it's because the two teams have such a high level of teamwork that they can guess what the other team might do. How should I put it, they're just too familiar with each other."

This is true.

FPX and EDG are old rivals who have fought all the way from the Spring Split to the Summer Split.

On top of that, the two teams also played many practice matches before the semifinals!
That's the level of familiarity.

To paraphrase a line from a movie: They were all taught by the same master, so they can't break each other's moves!
But having said that.

As the match progressed and the intensity of the fight escalated, the situation eventually spiraled out of control.

"Xiao Tian, ​​this position is a bit dangerous."

"Scout! He went all in! The energy outburst crippled Xiaotian, oh! Iboy, from a thousand miles away, fired a piercing arrow and took Xiaotian's head!"

"Quinn's health is very low! Doinb is here, he has his ultimate ready, Flandre is in danger! Hey! Kshine is here too! He's using his ultimate to blast back, should we trade? Let's trade!"

"That position! Meiko got hooked! He's dead in a second! Liu Qingsong and Lin Weixiang have turned the tide!"

The two sides were fighting so fiercely that it was dazzling.

After 20 minutes, the kill ratio had reached 10-8, and the kill count kept increasing over time!
The shouts and screams from the audience were almost non-stop!

In the history of the S-series finals, this level of brutality is unprecedented!
Even in the previous two EDG matches, the total number of kills was not high despite the opposing team's all-out defense; the matches just ended quickly enough.

In contrast, in this match, the two sides were fighting almost constantly, exchanging blows and countering each other's moves!

The intensity was so high that countless spectators at the scene exclaimed how thrilling it was!

Unfortunately.

Although the two sides were locked in a fierce battle.

However, FPX's pace was still superior, having already secured three dragons.

Meiko and Flandre had an off night in this game, and their coordination was slower than the opponent's in both laning and roaming support.

Even with Wang Yao desperately trying to carry the team and create momentum, FPX's rhythm was equally dense and rapid. As a result, EDG began to fall into a disadvantageous position.

More importantly, almost all of their kills were focused on Doinb's Rumble, making him incredibly overpowered!
On EDG's side, the kills were concentrated on iboy's Varus.

However, iboy made a mistake during the mid-game Rift Herald team fight, giving away his advantage and allowing Doinb to secure a huge number of kills and take off!
26 minutes.

FPX initiated a direct Baron Nashor dive.

By the time EDG arrived, Baron Nashor had almost been taken down. Xiaotian's Qiyana, in coordination with Doinb's Rumble, used two ultimate abilities to instantly kill Flandre's Quinn through the wall, successfully securing Baron Nashor.

At this point, FPX has completely gained an absolute advantage!

27 minutes.

A wave of high ground troops.

"Frontline! Xiaotian's ultimate has controlled two people! Liu Qingsong followed up with his ultimate for control, and Doinb unleashed his ultimate! That's it!"

"Lin Weixiang uses his E to push onto the high ground and takes down iboy! FPX scores a 2-for-4 trade!!"

"EDG is having a hard time handling this 5v5 head-on team fight."

"That's it. Well... Actually, EDG performed very well in the early stages of the game, but they made a mistake in the vanguard team fight, which caused them to have no chance for the rest of the game."

"Yes, that wave completely squandered EDG's early advantage. Doinb got a triple kill and became unstoppable. FPX only needed to coordinate and use their ultimate abilities to achieve excellent team fight results."

"In short, congratulations to FPX! They demonstrated near-perfect teamwork in this match, ultimately defeating EDG and taking the first game!"

This is the end.

The first match of the entire BO5 series has come to an end.

What attracted the most attention was not the match itself, but how exciting it was!
Or rather, the level of gore!

27 minutes, 17:15!

The number of people moves with time.

This happened in the last few minutes, when the two sides didn't fight much.

Otherwise, the number of deaths would likely be even greater!
At this moment, countless viewers on the internet were in an uproar.

"This is the most exciting match in the history of the League of Legends World Championship! Welcome to the LPL!!"

"Both sides were evenly matched, and the fight was back and forth!"

"Is this what LPL-style competition is like? God, this is so awesome!!"

"I'm already regretting buying the tickets. If I had known it would be this amazing, I would have definitely gone even if G2 or SKT weren't there!"

"Wait, aren't you guys focusing on the wrong thing? FPX won! FPX! EDG has lost their first defeat in the World Championship finals!!"

"Hiss, it seems so. Could it be... that FPX is really going to make a comeback and win the championship this year?"

"..."

Without a doubt, this match brought a small LPL-style shock to audiences around the world.

But no one could have imagined that this was just the beginning.

At this time, the other side.

Backstage.

Inside the EDG lounge.

A serious discussion is underway.

Just like the comments on the internet have said.

This is the first time in three World Championships that EDG has suffered a defeat in the finals!
Therefore, the atmosphere in the entire EDG rest room was somewhat heavy at this moment, with everyone from the players to the coaching staff looking serious.

However, this atmosphere did not last long.

Zhu Kai was the first to stand up, walked to the center of the room, and said in a loud voice, "Everyone, don't feel guilty."

"We had the advantage in the early game, but we messed up in that mid-game team fight. If we play better next game, we can definitely win!"

Abu, who was not far away, chimed in, "Zhu Kai is right, cheer up, let's beat them back next time!"

In an instant, everyone in the room looked at each other, and the fighting spirit in everyone's eyes was reignited!
The previously somewhat somber atmosphere was instantly shattered!
"Okay! Fight back!"

"Holy crap, they're using Rambo on the other side now, that doesn't make sense. Flandre, get them one next time!"

"To be honest, I don't care about Rumble, just ban Renekton. He's a bit annoying to be able to switch between mid and top lane, making the draft difficult."

"Next game, we're on the blue side. We don't need to ban Pantheon; let's ban Qiyana too!"

"..."

Everyone was talking at once, their expressions intense.

However, the defeat just now is not too bad for the EDG players, after all, the players on this team are two-time champions.

Their mindset is quite solid.

The somber atmosphere just now was simply because they had suddenly suffered their first defeat in the finals and were still somewhat disoriented.

This confident demeanor is the true reaction they should have.

After a while.

Staff knocked on the door to remind them.

In an instant, all the EDG members stood up from their seats.

As is customary, Abu was the first to step forward, raising his hand in mid-air: "Come on, give yourself a boost!"

Soon, hands were stacked together.

"3, 2, 1!"

"come on!!"

"Go, go, go!"

……

frontcourt.

As the halftime break ends.

The atmosphere at the scene became lively again!
"Okay! Welcome back! What's about to begin is the second game of the BO5 finals of the 2019 League of Legends World Championship!" The three official commentators from the LPL commentary booth appeared in front of the camera once again.

Miller spoke while pressing his headset, then looked up and continued, "EDG has chosen the blue side for this match! FPX has moved to the red side."

The doll smiled and said, "After the intense first match, I believe everyone is just like us, full of anticipation for the upcoming matches."

"Yes."

Beside him, Long Hair chimed in, "The first match was absolutely thrilling, no dull moments whatsoever! Hopefully, the next two teams will deliver even more amazing performances!"

The words fell.

The chat was already buzzing with impatience!
There is no doubt that.

The first match that just ended certainly left a deep impression on all the commentators and viewers.

That kind of fierce, head-to-head fighting style is rarely seen even in the LPL league!
This has led to viewers in all regions having extremely high expectations for the upcoming matches!
This can be seen from the ever-increasing viewership in the official live streams of various competition zones.

soon.

Just as the commentators were warming up the audience.

On the field, the players from both teams have returned to their seats!

BP expansion.

Blue side EDG vs. Red side FPX!

"Wow, EDG banned Gongzi's Renekton right from the start, showing them a lot of respect!"

"FPX banned Pantheon. Well, this champion will probably get a ban no matter which team is on the red side."

"Moreover, this is Yao-ge's signature move. If he uses it, he'll definitely get slaughtered."

"EDG will ban Doinb's Ryze again, and FPX should ban Kayle. Kayle is definitely a champion that needs to be banned."

"Oh, Yao's Taliyah, right, there's another jungle Taliyah that needs to be banned too."

Same as the last game.

The two teams' draft efficiency is so high that the bans and picks are often completed before the commentators have even finished their predictions!
First, on EDG's side, after picking up Kshine's Gragas, they still chose to trust iboy's Varus, but changed the support to Tahm Kench.

For the final mid and top, they respectively picked Lucian and Vladimir!
FPX, on the other hand, fielded Doinb's mid-lane Nautilus and Tian's jungle Lee Sin, followed by a bot lane duo of Kai'Sa and Blitzcrank.

In the last top lane counter pick, they even chose Mordekaiser!
In the commentary booth, Miller clicked his tongue:

"No matter what, the draft is the draft, and in the end it still depends on the players' performance on the field, so it's hard to say whether this lineup is good or bad."

"Yes."

"In short, come on! The competition is about to begin! Let's follow the contestants and enter the arena!"

Just like the commentator said.

The outcome is always determined by the players' performance on the field!

In this match, the performance of all five EDG players was undoubtedly terrifying!

If the brutality of the first match was an eye-opener for audiences worldwide...

So, the second game.

It's about completely shattering our perceptions and bringing a profound, soul-stirring shock.

Throughout the entire match, it basically highlighted one point – extreme violence. They didn't care about any strategy or tactics; they just wanted to crush FPX in the laning and team fights!

As it turns out, even in top-tier tournaments like the S-series finals, the number of kills can exceed the time taken!
On the field.

For the first four minutes, nothing much happened. Apart from farming and trading blows, neither side did anything else.

but!
When the four-minute mark came, the game officially began and entered its rhythm!

"Tian is hiding in the bushes, waiting for an opportunity. Doinb is also throwing the game, trying to lure Scout out. Oh? EDG's bot lane duo is here too!"

"Meiko got licked by the toad, flashed and swallowed it, immediately applying Ignite. Kshine's Gragas charged in, and Tian got completely CC'd to death!"

"First blood! Taken by Kshine's Gragas!"

"Wow! Kshine!!!"

In the scene, it should have been Xiaotian looking for an opportunity.

However, they were unexpectedly surrounded by the EDG duo who suddenly appeared in the mid lane!

Seven and a half.

The two sides encountered each other in the lower half of the river channel.

"Kshine activated immediately! She used E-Flash to charge in! Both top laners used Teleport to support immediately!"

"But Kshine isn't level six yet, so she doesn't have her ultimate to lock down the enemy! FPX is starting to counter-attack!"

"Too much crowd control! Kshine was instantly killed, and Flandre flashed in, hitting four people with his ultimate! But at this point, the damage output isn't enough, so Flandre is going to die too!"

"FPX pulls off a 2-for-0 exchange!"

Nine and a half minutes.

FPX's jungler and support ganked mid, but Scout reacted quickly and escaped with Flash.

This whole thing should have been a peaceful affair.

As a result, EDG's bot lane duo wanted to rush to the mid lane to provide support after their own mid laner was caught out.

They ran right into four FPX players who were returning to the bottom half of the map!

"Damn it, EDG is in big trouble!"

"There's no escape! The machine hooked him, Varus was instantly killed, and even the toad can't get away!"

Another two players have been killed!
FPX was also able to easily secure the first dragon!
10 minutes.

The kill score is now 1-4!

The economic gap has reached nearly three thousand!

Without a doubt, EDG was at a significant disadvantage in the early game!

Although Wang Yao secured the first blood for FPX with a counter-gank in the early game, FPX retaliated by setting up ambushes and finding their rhythm.

In the commentary booth, Miller couldn't help but say, "EDG is playing too hastily. FPX has exploited their weaknesses several times. They need to calm down."

I don't know if it was because I overheard what the commentator said.

In short.

Starting from the 11th minute, EDG seemed to suddenly find a way to counter FPX's rhythm!
"Here we go again in the mid lane! Titan uses his ultimate right away! Scout is going to die this time."

Before the child could finish speaking, her eyes suddenly widened:

"Bottom lane! EDG is making a move too! iboy uses his ultimate, Lin Weixiang is bound! He's dead!"

"Both sides have traded kills in this exchange!"

This wave seems to be a turning point.

EDG's previous chaotic and seemingly crushing rhythm suddenly began to go toe-to-toe with FPX!

14 minutes.

FPX secured the Rift Herald and destroyed EDG's mid-lane tower.

But it was also during this play that Doinb hooked Scout, giving EDG a chance to counterattack!
Kshine used his E-flash to initiate another team fight; this time, he had his ultimate ready!

Furthermore, Saint Gun Bro's Vampire immediately teleported, and upon landing, he unleashed a full RQEW combo, targeting Lin Weixiang's Kai'Sa for damage!

Caught off guard, FPX's mid and bot lane carries were instantly killed, leaving the remaining three to flee in disarray.

"Wow, EDG! Despite being at such a huge disadvantage, they managed a 2-for-0 exchange!"

"It's starting! It's starting! EDG is finally going to unleash their power!"

Offstage, countless spectators immediately perked up, and cheers began to erupt!

I originally thought this would be a one-sided match.

Unexpectedly, EDG miraculously recovered from their near-death experience, shocking everyone!
However, a single miracle team fight was clearly not enough to reverse the entire disadvantage.

The strength of FPX lies in their exceptional team decision-making and highly efficient execution!
Once you've given someone a chance, it's hard to give them a second one!
So in the next few minutes, EDG continued to be picked off one by one and repeatedly outnumbered!

Wait until 21 minutes.

The score difference between the two sides widened from 5-6 to 5-11!

The economic gap has also reached 5,000!
Just when everyone thought EDG had no chance...

Everyone has overlooked one thing: no matter how strong FPX is, the players are not machines after all. And if they are not machines, they will inevitably make mistakes.

EDG's greatest strength lies in capitalizing on mistakes!

Playing a defensive counter-attacking strategy is the true trump card of strong teams.

SKT was once unparalleled precisely because they were extremely adept at playing a defensive counter-attacking style, and EDG is the same today!

22 minutes.

Big Dragon Group.

After EDG attempted to take the dragon but realized they couldn't finish it off, they retreated, while FPX's five players surrounded them from all sides.

It was at this moment.

"Liu Qingsong hooked Scout! But Meiko swallowed Scout back! On the contrary, Liu Qingsong was a bit out of position and was focused down, so he should be the first to die."

"Oh! Holy Gun Bro! He flanked Lin Weixiang and took him down in a second!"

(End of this chapter)