MKOI Defeat Team Secret Whales 2-1 and Eliminate Them From the World Championship 2025
The first match of the day was a do-or-die battle between two teams sitting at a 1-2 record — MKOI vs Team Secret Whales. Both squads are known for their aggressive playstyles, so this series promised plenty of action. Let’s take a look at the drafts and then briefly go over how the match unfolded.
Game 1 Picks:
- MKOI: Ambessa, Trundle, Orianna, Corki, Braum
- Team Secret Whales: Sion, Jarvan IV, Galio, Yunara, Alistar
Game 2 Picks:
- MKOI: Ornn, Qiyana, Cassiopeia, Ezreal, Rakan
- Team Secret Whales: Renekton, Xin Zhao, Ryze, Caitlyn, Neeko
Game 3 Picks:
- MKOI: K`Sante, Naafari, Ahri, Xayah, Rell
- Team Secret Whales: Jayce, Vi, Aurora, Kai`Sa, Leona
The first two games were traded back and forth, and it was quite entertaining to watch how it all unfolded. Both teams are known for their aggressive playstyle, which meant constant movement and skirmishes across the map almost every minute. However, this kind of approach comes with high risks — one mistake can cost you the entire game. That’s exactly what we saw during the first two maps, as both teams made numerous errors, sometimes even absurd ones, which snowballed out of control.
The third game followed a similar high-tempo pattern, with both teams relentlessly forcing fights and contesting every inch of the map. However, K’Sante made a huge difference in this match — not only holding his lane well but also buying plenty of time and space for his teammates. And in the late game, K’Sante’s strength really showed, as he became nearly unkillable. As a result, the decisive map went to MKOI.
After this match, MKOI move up to a 2-2 record, just one victory away from advancing to the Knockout Stage. However, the road ahead won’t be easy, as the remaining opponents are incredibly strong. Unfortunately for Team Secret Whales, their Worlds 2025 journey ends here as they are eliminated from the tournament.
Reminder: The second week of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage runs from October 22–25. Teams that secure three wins advance to the Knockout Stage, while those with three losses are eliminated. Elimination and advancement matches are played in a Best-of-Three format with the Fearless Draft system.
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