LEC Legends confronted off towards the Gen.G titans in a tense collection that put each groups one step nearer to an MSI 2024 semifinal.
Day two of the Bracket Stage centred across the largest David and Goliath match-up of the match: Gen.G vs Fnatic. Whereas each rosters had been formidable in their very own proper, Korean rosters are recognized for being a minimize above the remainder.
Gen.G are at the moment the perfect staff of their area. Not solely that, however the LCK’s #1 seed has constantly outpaced reigning Worlds champs T1 in home tournaments for a number of splits. So solely time may inform if Fnatic has outgrown their previous failures sufficient for a world-shattering upset.
Whereas the collection went in addition to you’d anticipate, Fnatic displayed sheer tenacity and hard-learned self-discipline of their teamfights, matching the perfect within the LCK. Humanoid’s staff might not have gained right now, however they staked their declare at a world match.
Learn every part that went down in our full Gen.G vs Fnatic MSI 2024 Bracket Stage Recap under!
Gen.G vs Fnatic MSI 2024 Recap
Recreation 1
Gen.G opted for consolation picks that rallied round Chovy’s Corki whereas Fnatic went all out with an aggressive Talia-Wukong-Camille line-up. The LEC #2 seed had extra energy within the skirmish, however solely time would inform in the event that they’d use it nicely.
Canyon knew that their opponents had extra risk within the early recreation, in order that they principally performed defensively. Nevertheless it did not take lengthy for the Koreans to rally on the sidelanes and take first blood. In simply 5 minutes, Gen.G was already laying down the stress and baiting most of Fnatic’s summoner spells.
Flawless ganks by Canyon put his staff up two kills. In consequence, Fnatic performed respectfully till Humanoid discovered commerce on botlane that equalized the rating. Issues began to show round as Fnatic displayed a excessive degree of self-discipline that arrange some nice picks. Finally, an excellent protection from the EMEA reps led to them stealing not one, however two dragons from Gen.G.
Match one slowed down into the midgame, with each MSI rosters shifting their focus in direction of top-side stress and goals. Even then, it was clear that the collection hinged on teamfight potential. Dive risk may tip the scales. And isolating Chovy was essential for a rating lead.
Ultimately, Fnatic had sufficient risk to contest a Hextech for Soul. However a two-pronged method from Kiin and co. stopped Fnatic’s bid for his or her third Drake, and shifted the steadiness in direction of Gen.G. And after grabbing Nashor, Fnatic was compelled to play towards an LCK snowball. Recreation one goes to Gen.G.
Groups: Gen.G 1 – 0 Fnatic
Recreation Time: 27:31
Gold: 55.8k – 45.0k
Kills: 14 – 6 (First Blood)
Turrets: 9 – 1 (First Turret)
Dragons: 2 – 2
Barons: 1 – 0
Recreation 2
Canyon’s Kha’zix counterpick towards Razork threatened one other LCK stomp, however the boys in black had extra confidence of their teamfight potential now.
Gen.G’s early risk gave them sufficient house to farm Void Grubs for that further energy increase. Gen.G’s Junger used the benefit to gank Humanoid earlier than he may reset, giving Canyon first blood and developed claws. Fnatic needed to return the favor, however was stopped by Chovy’s Aurelion Sol, who had all his early recreation gadgets by the 6-minute mark.
With each midlaners evenly matched, it was as much as Gen.G’s ADC and Jungler to seal the deal. That mentioned, Fnatic was sensible sufficient to have extra manpower in botlane to put the stress on Peyz. However the LCK staff received two dragons of their pocket, which meant that Kiin’s Ok’Sante could not be killed, leaving Nashor uncontested for the LCK aspect.
That mentioned, Fnatic gained an incredible midgame teamfight towards Gen.G close to dragon pit, denying their Soul Level. From there, Gen.G vs Fnatic turned an absolute slugfest. Regardless of being 8k gold behind, Fnatic valiantly secured a drake in addition to the second Baron of the sport. However Canyon’s flank cut up Fnatic’s focus and finally killed their momentum. Recreation two goes to Gen.G.
Groups: Fnatic 0 – 2 Gen.G
Recreation Time: 44:25
Gold: 75.2k – 86.3k
Kills: 15 – 19 (First Blood)
Turrets: 4 – 8 (First Turret)
Dragons: 3 – 3
Barons: 1 – 1
Recreation 3
Kiin has by no means performed Vayne in pro-play earlier than. However, a particularly robust mid-jungler duo from Fnatic gave them some authority within the laning section, however was it sufficient to show issues round?
Fnatic fought a surprisingly scattered Gen.G within the early recreation. After a lane-swap, Kiin’s Vayne overstayed in mid bush in hopes of an early first blood onto Humanoid. Fortunately, the midlaner stayed cool, which gave Noah and Jun sufficient time to farm plates down mid. Gen.G wasted flashes on a nasty prime dive, so Fnatic may play aggressively for an even bigger lead 6 minutes in.
Even so, Gen.G had been capable of reorganize earlier than the midgame and regain the lead. However Fnatic smelled blood within the water and launched their very own counter-offensive which funneled extra gold of their LeBlanc. However they received hasty. And an overextended struggle for Peyz resulted in an in depth 1-for-1, leaving Jun and Noah weak for Chovy.
A dead-even gold rating noticed an LCK titan battle towards an unmovable Fnatic. At this level, their 8/4 LeBlac was their finest probability at contesting goals, however the EMEA reps had bother enjoying defensively once more. And whereas their ace within the maintain died in intense 1-for-1s, the remainder of Fnatic could not discover a appropriate win situation to say the match. The collection win goes to Gen.G.
Groups: Gen.G 3 – 0 Fnatic
Recreation Time: 28:25
Gold: 48.5k – 57.6k
Kills: 14 – 24 (First Blood)
Turrets: 2 – 9 (First Turret)
Dragons: 1 – 3
Barons: 1 – 0
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