paiN Gaming's historic journey at Worlds 2024, the League of Legends 2024 world championship, ended this Monday (7), after a 2-0 defeat to Team Liquid. The clash, held at the Riot Games Arena, in Berlin, marked the Brazilian team's third defeat in the Swiss phase of the competition. Before this setback, paiN had already lost to G2 Esports and T1, consolidating its elimination from the tournament.
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In the first game of the series, paiN Gaming struggled from the start, being forced to adopt a defensive stance. Despite managing to take advantage of some of Team Liquid's execution errors, the North American team's strategic dominance was evident. The highlight of the match was Liquid's ADC, Yeon, who finished with an impressive score of 9/0/3, securing victory for his team in the first major fight, which put the team ahead in the series.
paiN Gaming's performance in the second game
In the second match, paiN demonstrated a more competitive performance, managing to balance the game in the first minutes. The Brazilian team had good battles in the mid-game, with an effective combination of Orianna and Nocturne, which resulted in important victories in objective fights. At this stage, paiN managed to achieve six kills and even won a teamfight at Arauto without losing players, rekindling the fans' hopes.
However, at the decisive moment, Team Liquid managed to reorganize and capitalize on a strategic flank from their midlaner, APA. This move resulted in a clean ACE against paiN, turning the game in Liquid's favor and sealing the Brazilian team's fate at the Worlds. Team Liquid demonstrated total map control, nullifying paiN's attempts to impose their pace and ending the series with yet another victory.
Decisive mistakes and Team Liquid's dominance
paiN Gaming's elimination can also be attributed to some hesitation in key decisions. Although it showed good moments, such as controlling fights and getting kills, the team was unable to maintain the consistency necessary to reverse Liquid's advantage. The North American team's tactical dominance and precision prevailed, forcing paiN to play reactively for most of the series.
In the final minutes of the second game, Team Liquid consolidated their advantage with a decisive fight in the 36th minute, eliminating four paiN players and securing a 2-0 lead in the series. As a result, the Brazilian team was officially eliminated from Worlds 2024, while Team Liquid advances in the competition, still seeking a place in the knockout stages.
The future of paiN Gaming and the impact of elimination
With the elimination of paiN Gaming, it is now up to the Brazilian organization to evaluate its performance and set new goals for the future. Despite the defeats, the team demonstrated that it has the potential to compete at a high level, especially when it managed to balance matches against strong opponents.
paiN Gaming's participation in Worlds 2024 also reinforces the importance of international experience for the Brazilian eSports scene. The learning acquired in clashes against elite teams, such as G2 Esports, T1 and Team Liquid, will certainly contribute to the growth and improvement of the organization in future championships.
On the other hand, Team Liquid remains alive in the tournament, seeking to consolidate itself among the eight best teams that will advance to the playoffs. The competition remains intense, with high expectations surrounding the next phases of Worlds 2024.
