In the match on March 20 (Vietnam time), T1 faced off against DRX. Besides being the last match of the LCK Spring 2022 group stage for Faker and his teammates, this was also a match for T1 to set a historical achievement. If they won against DRX, T1 would become the first team in League of Legends history to finish the group stage completely undefeated.
However, T1’s opponent, DRX, is not an “easy target”. Deft and his teammates are at risk of losing their top 3 spot to DK if they lose the match against T1. Therefore, despite the challenges they face, DRX must do their utmost to end T1’s undefeated streak.
In game 1, both teams maintained a fairly balanced match. However, while DRX was not fully optimized in their movements, T1 played more solidly. The game was not too fast, but T1 did not have much difficulty gradually taking control. With small skirmishes and well-timed picks, Faker and his teammates gained important advantages such as turrets, Baron, Dragon Soul… The score was 1-0 in favor of T1 after the first game, bringing Faker and the team closer to the historical record.
Moving into game 2, Faker and his teammates continued to maintain a balanced game phase at the beginning against DRX. However, following the second Herald, things began to slip out of DRX’s control. Still employing a slow and cautious playstyle, T1 gradually choked the opponent’s morale and stripped away all advantages just like in game 1, controlling the entire match.
Even though DRX fought back actively, it was “a power beyond their control”. When T1 secured the Dragon Soul, everything seemed to be over for DRX. The match ended shortly after. Faker and his teammates officially set a super record of 18-0 and the perfect group stage in League of Legends history.
Thus, after all the doubts about a quiet transfer season, T1 has shown effectiveness in utilizing the available resources. Faker himself had an incredibly impressive group stage, where in many matches, it was “The Demon King” who helped T1 secure victories with his amazing plays. The playoffs are about to begin, and T1 is fully capable of extending their record. In fact, if they remain focused, Faker and his teammates could even go completely undefeated in the playoffs to become the most flawless champions League of Legends has ever seen.