On October 23, GAM Esports (GAM) achieved an outstanding victory against Team Liquid in the Swiss round of the World Championship (Worlds) 2023. This result helped the VCS representative secure a 1-2 record and continue their journey in this year’s Worlds. This victory is truly significant as it alleviates the psychological burden for Levi and his teammates.
However, GAM’s joy could only last until the matchups were confirmed. Accordingly, the VCS representative will have to face Dplus KIA (DK) in the next match. This is truly a daunting challenge for Levi and his teammates as DK is a very strong team in the LCK region. Moreover, Deft and his teammates have regained their confidence after their recent victory over Team BDS, lifting the psychological burden off their shoulders.
Although the VCS representative faces such a significant challenge, most domestic fans do not appear too pessimistic about this team. Some even suggest that the top seed from VCS should “celebrate” and maintain a more relaxed mindset when facing DK. The reason is that even if they were to lose to this team, the VCS representative would not face any backlash or pressure from the fans.
Indeed, when comparing both teams, GAM falls short against DK in terms of individual skill and game control. Moreover, the match between VCS’s top seed and DK will be held in a Bo3 format, making it even harder for this team to create an upset. Therefore, the chances of the VCS representative winning in the upcoming match are quite slim.
Of course, this could also be a psychological advantage for this team as they no longer have to face any pressure. Who knows, this relaxed mindset might help Levi and his teammates perform well, creating noteworthy highlights at Worlds 2023 before they bid farewell to the tournament.