Just hours ago, Weibo Gaming delivered a stunning 2-0 victory against the 2021 World Championship champions – Edward Gaming. If securing even one game against the currently strongest team in the League of Legends scene is considered an achievement, then a clean sweep of 2-0 against EDG is more than enough for WBG to shake the entire League of Legends community.
Notably, this was not a victory due to EDG’s roster being depleted or WBG hitting a stroke of luck. Throughout both games, the members of WBG exhibited precision from the drafting phase to executing their game plan. The team fights were executed with remarkable care, and even the decision to forgo major objectives like Rift Herald or Dragon buffs could be seen as part of the strategic calculations by SofM and his teammates. Ultimately, in crucial moments, the expected names like TheShy and SofM shone brightly, while Angel, ON, and Huanfeng also performed significantly better than usual against a formidable opponent.
WBG’s victory sent the LPL fan community and WBG supporters into a frenzy, leaving international League of Legends fans stunned. No one could believe this was the same team that struggled to overcome Victory Five and FunPlus Phoenix earlier. Watching WBG play without a scratch against the 2021 World Champions, many even believe that WBG deserves to be the number one contender for the LPL Spring 2022 championship.
Additionally, fans showered praise on TheShy, SofM, and others – the names that contributed significantly to WBG’s victory. Particularly in game 2, the seamless coordination between TheShy and SofM to dismantle EDG’s top lane was noted by fans, who remarked that TheShy had regained the level that once earned him the title of “Top God,” while SofM seemed to be “navigating through a deserted area.” Even many have envisioned an LPL Spring finals matchup featuring WBG and LNG Esports – the only team so far to remain undefeated in the highest level of League of Legends in China.
However, there are also numerous opinions suggesting that EDG had a lackluster performance that day. Their bot lane showed solid form but failed to impose their game plan and did not capitalize on advantages during the laning phase. Furthermore, Scout was exploited too much while Flandre and Jiejie were lackluster.
With this victory, WBG temporarily takes EDG’s position in the LPL Spring 2022 standings and shares a win-loss record with Royal Never Give Up. It’s clear that both the players and fans of WBG are looking forward to maintaining this form and moving closer to the ultimate goal: winning the LPL Spring 2022 championship and securing the team’s first-ever spot at MSI, since the time of Suning until now.