HLE’s Two Superstars Had a “Completely Useless” Match
Thus, there were no surprises or miracles for HLE in their matchup against Gen.G. A flawless team of Gen.G didn’t even give HLE a chance to win a single game, although at times during the match, the “Orange House” managed to put Gen.G in difficult situations. With this result, HLE, despite having 2 wins, had to leave the LCK Cup early. In HLE’s defeat, Zeka and Delight were the two names that contributed almost nothing significant.
Especially in the second game, when Gumayusi was far too strong with the champion Miss Fortune, Zeka and Delight’s only task was to time perfectly to create the most beautiful wombo combo. However, a reckless initiation from Delight during a fight near the Baron pit led to everything falling apart. Even though Gumayusi secured more kills afterward, he couldn’t help HLE widen the gap.
The same scenario occurred in games 1 and 3 when HLE’s Support had a very forgettable match. He couldn’t cover Gumayusi and failed to make any spectacular initiations, despite using his favorite champions like Rakan, Rell, or Nautilus.
As for Zeka, he left no mark in any of the three games, even when he played two of the strongest playmaking champions currently, Azir and Orianna. The only notable moment was when Shurima Shuffle pushed Vi and Yuumi back to… take down Gumayusi faster.
Even Tian and Yagao – two LPL superstars watching the match had harsh critiques for the HLE duo, from the laning phase to team fights. Their remarks were so heavy that even LPL viewers felt uncomfortable recounting them.
HLE Will Have a Long Break to Reflect on Everything
At the start of the season, no one expected HLE to be the first team eliminated from the LCK Cup 2026, but now that has become a reality. This break is for HLE to reflect and regain their spirits, as the LCK Regular Seasons will commence in April, and they won’t have another chance if they continue to make mistakes.