GAM and VKE Create an Epic Clash
On the evening of August 11, the VCS community and the League of Legends world witnessed a thrilling showdown between two recent “arch-rivals”, GAM Esports and Vikings Esports. This match not only determined a spot in the VCS Summer 2024 finals but also identified the first team to represent Vietnam in the upcoming CKTG 2024. Furthermore, these two teams are currently the strongest in Vietnam’s League of Legends scene, showcasing two contrasting playstyles. Both teams displayed their best performances in this winners’ final matchup.
In reality, the match was intense until the very last minute of game five, and throughout all five games, there was no one-sided gameplay from either team. Notably, VKE’s macro skills reached an almost flawless level, while GAM demonstrated their prowess in punishing even the slightest mistakes from their opponents. Overall, the recent winners’ final was perhaps a rare occasion in recent years where VCS fans witnessed such a tense, dramatic, and high-skill showdown.
International League of Legends Community Stunned by GAM vs. VKE
The global League of Legends community could not hide their astonishment when witnessing the high-quality clash between these two VCS teams. Some commentators compared it to macro-heavy matches in the LCK, and others noted that VCS might even surpass teams from smaller regions, standing toe-to-toe with or even outclassing many LCS and LEC teams.
– “I thought that wasn’t a VCS match but an LCK match. They played not just well but perfectly, and the better team won. The macro skills of both teams were astonishing.”
– “For the first time in a long time being the underdogs, yet they always have the fighting spirit.”
– “Both teams deserve it.”
The praise from the international audience may reflect their excitement. However, it must be acknowledged that both teams are indeed the best representatives of VCS for popular League of Legends playstyles. Of course, VKE still has another losers’ final against Team Whales to determine who will claim the remaining spot at CKTG 2024. SofM’s team needs to quickly address the mistakes made in the match against GAM to maintain hope for the Summer title and defend their upcoming international competition spot.