Facing a relatively simple opponent like OKSavingsBank BRION, T1 still encountered some difficulties as the youthful team had some noteworthy counterattacks in games 2 and 3. However, overall, T1 secured victory in their first match after becoming the champions of the Esports World Cup 2024. The OKBRO players also showcased impressive skills, but when it comes to skill and experience, they struggled to match T1. At times, OKBRO had advantages but still couldn’t capitalize on them. Meanwhile, T1 also made several mistakes in this match but managed to regain control of the game.
However, one undeniable fact is that Faker is also a name that extended the match duration for T1 longer than expected. Specifically, the situation occurred when he used the champion Tristana in the second game. Although he had previously earned a POG (Player of the Game) in game 1 with this Yordle champion, in game 2, Faker seemed a bit too “enthusiastic.” The moment Faker Rocket Jumped into four members of OKBRO and was taken down too quickly, causing T1 to lose the team fight and subsequently the Baron. This failed play triggered a domino effect that led to T1’s defeat in game 2.
Many fans and even the commentators were shocked by the performances of Faker and his teammates in this match. No one knows if T1 played somewhat haphazardly due to their opponent’s weakness or if OKBRO was truly determined to cause an upset against the EWC champions. Moreover, even when holding many advantages, it seems that no one could be sure that T1 would secure the victory.
Nevertheless, T1 achieved their highest goal: a victory against the weaker opponent OKBRO to regain their rhythm in the LCK. Upcoming opponents like Hanwha Life Esports will be much tougher, and T1 needs to regain their spirit and maintain a careful and cautious playstyle if they don’t want to “suffer” against a direct competitor in the LCK Summer 2024 again.