On the afternoon of July 11 (Vietnam time), Suning faced off against Top Esports. Meeting a strong opponent at this moment can be seen as a significant challenge for SofM and his teammates, especially when Top Esports is also eager for a victory to secure a playoff spot in the LPL Summer 2021.
The situation became even more difficult for SN as, despite leading the opponent and gaining numerous advantages, they still allowed TES to counterattack and claim victory in game 1. However, lucky for the Lions, the players delivered timely performances in game 2 and game 3, leading to a spectacular comeback for SN. Although there were still some missteps, the resilience of the reigning World Championship runner-up has made SN fans more confident in the upcoming journey.
On social media, especially on Weibo, many congratulatory messages have been sent to SofM and his teammates. However, some opinions still suggest that in the last match, SofM did not handle the high ping well, especially in the moment he lost the red buff along with his and Angel’s lives. After that, the “Vietnamese Jungle God” also lost the Rift Herald while still having Smite available.
Regarding TES, many believe that their lineup in the match against SN had too many issues. Qingtian did not sync well and macro effectively with the team while all the pressure fell on knight.
It can be seen that Suning had a pretty good performance and demonstrated excellent resilience. Although this victory did not bring complete joy and there are still many concerns, the important thing is that SofM and his teammates have shown that they are truly back in the race and ready for the remainder of LPL Summer and beyond to the 2021 World Championship.