League of Legends Korean team advances to finals
South Korea Defeats Chinese Team in Semi-Finals of Heroes of the Ancient City eSports Event
28 September 2023
The semi-final match between China and South Korea in the League of Legends event at the Heroes of the Ancient City eSports event has resulted in a heartbreaking defeat for the Chinese team, with a score of 2-0. Despite a dominant start, the Chinese team ultimately fell short, failing to advance to the final match of the League of Legends project at the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Chinese team's struggle was evident in the early stages of the match, where they faced an initial disadvantage in the first set before managing a 4-0 lead in the second set. Despite this advantage, they were unable to secure the win, leaving fans and commentators alike in shock.
The news has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media platform Weibo, with netizens expressing a mix of disappointment and frustration over the team's loss. Many have taken to the comments section to voice their discontent and vent their anger towards the team's performance.
"We were leading 4-0 but still lost... This shows that our skills are not as good as human players," commented one netizen, reflecting on the match's outcome. "I remember when Ruler cried during the Jakarta games, but today, he won and Keria is also a top-level player. Zeus even managed to solo kill Bin's Basilisk. So, who is it at JDG? Could it be because of me?"
However, not all reactions have been negative. Some netizens have come forward to defend the Chinese team and emphasize that losing is a part of the game. "Bad news, Asian Games sent, good news, world championship stabilized," said another commenter, expressing their support for the team despite the defeat.
The loss has also sparked discussions on Weibo regarding the reasons behind the Chinese team's failure. Some attribute it to a lack of preparation or inadequate skills, while others believe it may be due to external factors such as pressure and expectations from fans and the media.
In response to the defeat, coach Zhu Kai and assistant coach Tian Ye held a press conference, addressing the mixed media scrum to share their thoughts on the match. "After minute 36, the Chinese team lost with a score of 0-2, and the South Korean team advanced to the final match of the League of Legends event at the Hangzhou Asian Games," they stated, acknowledging the tough loss but emphasizing that the team will strive for improvement in future matches.
The Chinese team's athletes have also suffered from the defeat, with many expressing their disappointment and frustration over the outcome of the match. "Faker made a quick walkthrough of the mixed-style area, and he won over Wang Wen's microblog video," commented one netizen, highlighting the skill gap between top League of Legends players like Faker and Chinese players like Wang Wen.
However, despite the disappointment of the defeat, fans and commentators alike have emphasized the importance of learning from this loss and using it as motivation for future matches. As one netizen said, "The sun will shine after the rain." The Chinese team's next match against Taiwan or Vietnam on September 29th at 7:00 PM promises to be an exciting confrontation as they aim to regain their momentum and make a strong showing in the eSports event.