Suning Gaming Swept by Invictus Gaming in 2-0 Defeat
After a disappointing loss to WE, Chinese media began to question Invictus Gaming’s (IG) strength due to The Shy’s underperformance. Many predicted an easy victory for Suning Gaming (SN) in their next match, but the reality proved otherwise.
IG dismantled SN in a convincing 2-0 victory, capitalizing on SN’s repeated small mistakes and questionable team fighting decisions. This article will break down both games, highlighting the key moments that led to SN’s defeat and IG’s triumph.
Game 1: IG Dominates Early and Closes Strong
SN opted for a poke composition with Zoe and Ezreal, while SofM piloted his signature Leesin. IG, however, drafted cautiously, banning SofM’s dominant Graves pick and prioritizing a strong late-game team fight composition.
SofM and Suning Gaming lose their second consecutive match
The first major engagement occurred at the dragon pit, where SN contested the first elemental drake. However, poor positioning and a lost team fight handed the first blood and the Infernal Drake buff to Ning.
SN continued to struggle with smaller skirmishes, consistently losing objectives to IG. By securing the first Rift Herald at 21 minutes and the Mountain Dragon soul shortly after, IG smoothly closed out the first game at 24 minutes.
Suning Gaming struggles in team fights
Game 2: Rookie Shines as IG Secures the Sweep
In the second game, SN drafted a split-push composition with Twisted Fate and Camille to counter IG’s poke-heavy strategy.
Suning Gaming drafts a split-push composition
SofM, playing Trundle, found early success ganking top lane, securing first blood. However, a subsequent mistake by Bin handed a kill over to Ning’s Sett. Despite the early top lane advantage, SN once again lost crucial objectives to IG.
Rookie’s Zoe proved to be a significant threat, landing crucial skillshots that set up winning team fights for IG. A critical error by SofM at 28 minutes, losing the Baron steal to The Shy’s Teleport, cost SN a significant advantage.
The Shy steals Baron from Suning Gaming
Despite securing the second Baron through successful picks, SN’s team fighting woes continued. Positioning errors by Bin and Angel during a bottom lane push allowed IG’s Ezreal and Zoe to unleash devastating damage, shattering SN’s formation.
SofM and Suning Gaming struggle to close out the game
With the Elder Dragon buff secured, the 2018 World Champions, Invictus Gaming, effortlessly closed out the game, securing the 2-0 victory.
SN’s continued struggles with macro play and team fighting raise concerns about their playoff hopes. SofM and his teammates will need to address these issues to find success in future matches.
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