The highly anticipated clash between two Vietnamese teams for the remaining spot at the Da Nang LCP didn't live up to the hype. GAM Esports, once considered the top team in the VCS, faced the youthful energy and in-form TWS. However, after three swift games, TWS emerged victorious with a 3-0 sweep, advancing to the LCP finals and relegating GAM to the sidelines.

In the first game, TWS demonstrated their determination early on. Hizto's clever maneuver behind GAM's bottom lane secured the first kill against Artemis. While GAM managed to retaliate with a kill of their own, a successful skirmish in the top lane gave TWS the First Rift Herald, with Eddie securing two kills. At the 13-minute mark, Hizto and Taki invaded GAM's jungle. The ensuing team fight favored TWS, granting them 4 more kills and solidifying their advantage.

TWS continued their dominance, completely overwhelming GAM Esports. The game's decisive moment occurred during a team fight near the Rift Herald at 20:53. After Hizto secured the buff, TWS obliterated GAM. Despite Kiaya's efforts to control Eddie and Dire, GAM lacked the damage output to capitalize, rendering their attempts futile. TWS concluded the opening game with a victory at 29:30, taking a 1-0 lead.

In the second game, TWS maintained their dominance. Although GAM Esports secured the First Blood, Hizto's exceptional performance on Qiyana, coupled with mistakes from various GAM players, propelled TWS forward. An 18-minute mark team fight in the mid lane river resulted in a TWS victory due to their superior focus. Just 4 minutes later, another impressive team fight further cemented TWS's lead. While attempting to catch Eddie, GAM overextended into TWS's jungle. Despite taking down the enemy marksman, Eddie managed to eliminate Levi and Artemis, enabling the rest of TWS to completely wipe out GAM.

At 23 minutes, GAM attempted to catch Hizto with Kiaya, Levi, and Emo. However, Hizto stunned all three, allowing Eddie and the rest of TWS to surge forward and eliminate GAM once more. At this point, victory seemed firmly within TWS's grasp. At 25:40, TWS aced GAM again near the Baron pit, securing a 2-0 lead with a final team fight at 28 minutes, bringing them closer to their first Worlds appearance.

The decisive third game began cautiously. GAM secured First Blood, but Dire quickly retaliated by eliminating Elio. At 9:23, while pursuing Hiro near the Dragon pit, GAM unexpectedly lost Levi. Dire's immense sustain allowed them to counterattack, inflicting further casualties on GAM. By 13 minutes, GAM's efforts paid off as they took down Hizto and Dire, regaining some ground. The teams traded objectives, with TWS maintaining a slight advantage. At 21:50, TWS secured the Cloud Dragon and won the ensuing team fight. Though Kiaya secured crucial kills for GAM, it wasn't enough to turn the tide.

GAM Esports's final efforts were shattered at 26 minutes when Eddie secured the Baron buff and eliminated Elio. Taki's "Unstable Compound" trapped GAM, while Dire's Swain outmatched the opposition. The ticket to Worlds 2025 was now within TWS's reach. With the Baron buff and the team fight victory, TWS pushed down GAM's bottom lane. GAM's valiant defense seemed promising as Eddie and Taki fell. However, within their base, Hizto defeated Artemis, while Dire and Hiro held strong. GAM's attempt to take down Dire's demonic Swain proved fatal as Hizto returned, eliminating Levi, Kiaya, and Aress. Unopposed, Hizto and Dire destroyed the Nexus, securing a 3-0 victory and becoming the final VCS representative at Worlds 2025.

Ham Huong (Lag.vn)