It seems that the draw for the Swiss stage of the World Championship (CKTG) has not been in favor of GAM Esports (GAM) as it pits the VCS representative against Dplus KIA (DK). This is considered a very strong team, boasting 3 world champions including Deft, Canyon, and ShowMaker. When compared to Team Liquid, DK presents a much tougher challenge for the VCS representative.
However, being in the position of having “nothing to lose” seems to be an advantage for GAM. Right at CKTG 2023, this team has made a strong run from the loser’s bracket of the Play-In stage to secure a spot in the Swiss stage. Furthermore, Levi and his teammates previously defeated Top Esports at CKTG 2022 when they were almost eliminated.
Therefore, despite facing DK, GAM’s player Kiaya also shows great confidence. “The only thing we need to do in the upcoming match is to prepare well mentally. The word ‘fear’ does not exist in the vocabulary of the VCS. Even if the opponent is DK, the whole team still believes we will achieve victory in the end,” Kiaya confidently shared with the Korean media.
Recently, Levi and his teammates have shown to be a much better team when pushed against the wall. First, they overcame the Play-In stage after a loss to LOUD on the opening day. In the Swiss stage, they suffered quick defeats against Gen.G and Fnatic in the first two rounds. However, when it came to the point of having “nothing to lose”, the VCS representative rose strongly, skillfully competing against Team Liquid and securing an important victory to keep their hopes alive at CKTG 2023.
As mentioned above, GAM is in a position of having “nothing to lose” and a relaxed mindset can defeat teams considered stronger. While theoretically, the chances for the VCS representative in the upcoming match are very slim, the VCS audience still has the right to place their faith in this team. Who knows, a miracle at CKTG 2023 might just be around the corner for Levi and his teammates in the upcoming match.