In their debut day at LPL Spring 2022, Weibo Gaming secured a solid 2-0 victory against the formidable Team WE. Although this cannot be considered a perfect win as they nearly faced defeat in game one, the final result is what truly matters. However, WBG’s debut also ignited debates among LPL fans in general and WBG fans in particular.
A portion of fans believes that TheShy and his teammates at WBG have not truly reached 100% performance. Moreover, fans have “accused” that watching WBG play is genuinely “heart-stopping”. Not to mention, the synergy between SofM and TheShy in game one did not seem particularly effective. Even though in game two, WBG completely annihilated their opponents, in this game, Angel, ON, and especially Huanfeng should be considered the main characters.
However, despite this 2-0 victory being aided by some luck and “200 years of gaming experience” from Riot, the majority of WBG fans still express overflowing hope for the new season. Some fans have even envisioned a victory in the match this weekend, on January 16 (Vietnam time) against Bilibili Gaming. According to WBG fans’ assessments after their team’s win, BLG boasts two extremely formidable marksmen, Uzi and Doggo, but Huanfeng has proven his capabilities in the debut match. If he maintains the performance he has shown, Huanfeng can definitely outshine both Uzi and Doggo in the upcoming showdown.
Additionally, many opinions suggest that it was Riot that “saved” WBG from a clear defeat. The clearest example is in the final situation at the WE’s nexus tower. If it weren’t for Gwen being too strong, healing at “superhuman” speed, TheShy might have been taken down, and WBG could have faced defeat if WE countered afterward.
In conclusion, WBG has achieved a victory combining both talent and luck. From this match, they need to establish a positive psychological foundation and improve the remaining weaknesses in their lineup. BLG will undoubtedly pour all their determination to prove they are on the right path with the new contracts signed during the recent offseason transfer window, as well as to assert their strength against WBG in the upcoming “media war” of the LPL version.
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