On the match day of January 23rd (Vietnam time), SofM’s Weibo Gaming secured a victory against Anyone’s Legend. This can be seen as a win that was both timely and fortunate. The skill level of the WBG players is undeniable, but AL itself was too weak to convert the advantages they gained into a win. AL had the Dragon Soul but with just one successful team fight, WBG was able to close out the game.
In this match, Support ON was voted MVP. However, in the post-match interview, the 2003-born player admitted that it was SofM who made the decisive calls and decisions in crucial situations for WBG. Specifically, when host Candice asked about the unexpected Baron steal at the 27th minute, ON stated that it was SofM’s decision: “He was the one who called the Baron in that play, and he also decided to sacrifice himself so that his teammates could escape.”
With SwordArt absent from the lineup, SofM can be considered the most experienced and veteran player on the current WBG roster. In terms of reputation and achievements, SofM may trail behind TheShy, but when it comes to talent within the LPL, the skills of the “Vietnamese Jungle God” are unquestionable. He is even placed on par with the likes of TheShy and Uzi by LPL fans when discussing the “gods” of League of Legends.
However, a clear fact is that since the start of the LPL Spring 2022, SofM has not yet shown his highest level of performance. There have been many matches where SofM made mistakes or did not perform particularly well, including the recent match against AL. However, it should also be noted that this season, teams have undergone numerous changes in personnel, making gameplay quite unpredictable. SofM and his teammates still have time, but they will definitely need to seriously adjust if they want to compete for the title.
