At this moment, while GAM Esports has not officially launched at SEA Games 31, Saigon Buffalo is the name stealing all the spotlight after just surpassing the group stage of MSI 2022. In fact, this is something that the VCS community has long hoped for and trusted. Because in Group A of SGB, except for T1, opponents like DetonatioN FocusMe or Team Aze are not too superior compared to the representatives from VCS.
And in SGB’s journey at MSI 2022 this time, we cannot overlook the contributions of the bot lane duo Shogun – Taki. Although AD Carry Shogun is making his international tournament debut, he has not shown any signs of being overwhelmed. Instead, he has been playing increasingly brilliantly and is a crucial factor in SGB’s victories. In particular, even Gumayusi from T1, after facing SGB in the first round, has shown caution towards the bot lane of the “Buffalo Herd”, especially AD Carry Shogun.
Recently, in an interview after the group stage of MSI 2022 ended, the 2004-born AD Carry of SGB stated that, besides the T1 bot lane duo, he is very eager to face GALA – Ming from Royal Never Give Up because according to Shogun, “they are very strong in the bot lane.” In fact, Keria has also affirmed that Ming is indeed the best Support in the world currently. Meanwhile, GALA is in good form in RNG’s matches.
Additionally, Shogun also mentioned that SGB still has many “strange” strategies yet to be used. “We still have many options that we haven’t revealed yet, and certainly in the near future, we will surprise everyone” – SGB’s AD Carry confidently asserted.
In the remaining journey at MSI 2022, for most Vietnamese audiences, this will be a time when everyone hopes the “Buffalo Herd” will bring performances that show effort and unpredictability, embodying the fiery spirit of VCS. Because at this moment, the top priority goal seems to have been achieved. And as the young players of SGB have been relieved of their burdens, we can fully hope for the rise of these young “Buffaloes”.