Defeating both RNG and TES in previous rounds, Suning sparked thoughts of a miraculous comeback. However, at the moment fans were most hopeful, this team displayed an unstable performance, unexpectedly losing to a lower-tier team like Rogue Warriors in the match of Week 6 of the LPL Summer Split 2021.
SN had a very disappointing opening game. They allowed RW to take the lead by putting together a team composition that was significantly weaker than their opponent’s, and the way the SN players performed showed a lack of necessary focus.
However, in the next two games, SN quickly regained the form of a “top-tier” team, decimating RW in game 2 to level the score, before continuing to contest against their opponent for most of game 3. But that was also the moment when the climax of the match occurred. After a completely victorious team fight, SN decided to secure the Elder Dragon buff to optimize their advantage.
But at that moment, RW’s mid laner Forge executed a 200 IQ play. He skillfully slipped past the vision ward in SN’s jungle, using all available resources to dive into the enemy’s base, placing a ward that allowed two teammates to teleport in, just as both of SN’s Nexus turrets had been destroyed. Surprised by this move, SN was completely unprepared, with Galio desperately defending against two siege machines, Ziggs and Jax. RW defeated SN in an unbelievable scenario to claim a 2-1 victory.
Right after that “xPeke” moment, the RW players couldn’t contain their emotions and started jumping and cheering in celebration. For them, this victory was not only significant for improving their standings but also a win against a stronger opponent, in a way that couldn’t have been more miraculous.
As for Suning, they could only blame themselves for failing to maintain their dominance against a perceived weaker opponent, and for previously losing game 1 with a lackluster performance.