T1 secured its place in the final of Worlds 2024, the League of Legends World Championship, by defeating Gen.G 3-1 in the semifinals. With the victory, the South Korean team reaches the final for the third time in a row, an unprecedented feat in the competitive scene. Now, T1 will face Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in the grand final, scheduled for November 2nd.
The clash against Gen.G was marked by decisive moments from key players such as Gumayusi and Keria, who stood out in several matches. The team's performance reaffirms T1's dominance on the international scene, especially in series played against Chinese teams from the LPL (China's LoL Pro League).
Highlight of T1 in the Worlds 2024 semifinals
In the first game of the series, the duo Gumayusi and Keria were decisive. Using champion Ashe and Renata, they capitalized on an early mistake by Gen.G, resulting in a landslide victory. However, Gen.G responded in the second match, punishing T1 with a more refined and safer strategy, which controlled the match for 27 minutes, equalizing the score.
However, the third game 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 adding 7 kills. Faker, the team's veteran, also had an epic moment when he eliminated his opponent Chovy at the base, guaranteeing 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 the main highlights of T1. With 7 kills and no deaths in the third game, he reaffirmed his leading role in the team. In addition to him, support Keria impressed by dominating the fourth and final match with champion Pyke, thus closing the game without deaths and with impeccable strategic participation.
Furthermore, the team also benefits from the stability of its line-up, which has remained unchanged over the last three years. Zeus, Oner, Faker, Gumayusi and Keria have been one of the most consistent quintets in League history.
T1 seeks fifth title at Worlds 2024
The final against BLG promises to be historic. T1, the most successful team at the World Cup, has already won the title on four occasions and has the chance to become the tournament's first five-time champion. 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. There are nine unbeaten series since 2013, which gives 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 they eliminated the Korean team in a fierce 3-2.
History favors T1 in the confrontation against LPL
Gumayusi, current T1 shooter, has already sent a direct message to BLG and top-laner Bin. Recalling his statements in 2023, he stated that T1 “does not lose to LPL teams”. To this day, the statement remains true in the context of World Cups, but Bin has the chance to change that narrative. The Chinese player's record against T1 is positive outside the World Cup, and he is preparing to seek his region's first victory in three years.
