T1 secured their spot in the Worlds 2024 final, the League of Legends World Championship, by defeating Gen.G 3-1 in the semifinals. With this victory, the South Korean team reaches the final for the third consecutive time, an unprecedented feat in the competitive scene. Now, T1 will face Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in the grand final, scheduled for November 2nd.
The match against Gen.G was marked by decisive moments from key players like Gumayusi and Keria, who stood out in several games. The team's performance reaffirms T1's dominance on the international stage, especially in series played against Chinese teams from the LPL (China's LoL Pro League).
T1 standout performance in the Worlds 2024 semifinals
In the first game of the series, the duo Gumayusi and Keria were decisive. Using the champion Ashe and Renata, they capitalized on an early mistake by Gen.G, resulting in a crushing victory. However, Gen.G responded in the second match, punishing T1 with a more refined and secure strategy, controlling the game for 27 minutes and tying the score.
However, the third match brought the return of champion Vi, controlled by Oner, and Ashe in the hands of Gumayusi. The result was an overwhelming performance, with Oner recording 5 kills, 1 death, and 11 assists, and Gumayusi totaling 7 kills. Faker, the team's veteran, also had an epic moment by eliminating opponent Chovy at the base, securing an important victory for T1.
Faker's performance and star-studded cast
Faker, a living legend of League of Legends, continues to be one of T1's main highlights. With 7 kills and no deaths in the third game, he reaffirmed his leading role in the team. In addition, support player Keria impressed by dominating the fourth and final game with the champion Pyke, thus closing the game without deaths and with an impeccable strategic performance.
Furthermore, the team also benefits from the stability of its lineup, which has remained unchanged for the past three years. Zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi, and Keria have proven to be one of the most consistent quintets in LoL history.
T1 is aiming for its fifth title at Worlds 2024
The final against BLG promises to be historic. T1, the most victorious team in Worlds, has already won the title four times and has the chance to become the first five-time champion of the tournament. Furthermore, the rivalry between the LCK (South Korea) and LPL regions is intense, and the 2024 clash could define a new hegemony in the competitive scene.
T1 has never lost a best-of-five series to Chinese teams at Worlds. They have nine undefeated series since 2013, giving the team an important psychological advantage. On the other hand, BLG has Bin, who has already defeated T1 in other competitions, including MSI 2024, when he eliminated the Korean team in a close 3-2 match.
History favors T1 in the matchup against LPL
Gumayusi, the current marksman for T1, has already sent a direct message to BLG and top-laner Bin. Recalling his statements from 2023, he stated that T1 "doesn't lose to LPL teams." To this day, that statement remains true in the context of Worlds, but Bin has the chance to change that narrative. The Chinese player's record against T1 is positive outside of Worlds, and he is preparing to seek his region's first victory in three years.
