LEC Versus 2026: Yunara’s Pentakill Keeps Shifters’ Playoff Hopes Alive
The third match of the day features Shifters vs SK Gaming. For Shifters, this match is crucial for making the playoffs, while for SK Gaming, sitting at a 3-7 record, it holds no weight as they are eliminated from the tournament regardless of the outcome. Let's take a look at how the match unfolded.
Game 1 Picks:
- Shifters: RekSai, Wukong, Taliyah, Yunara, Alistar
- SK Gaming: Ambessa, Dr.Mundo, Azir, Xayah, Rakan
The game started quite smoothly without any action on the map. First Blood was spilled only at the 8th minute in the bot lane. Xayah managed to get a solo kill on Yunara, increasing her lane advantage even further. This kill also allowed SK Gaming to secure the first dragon.
At the 16th minute, during a contest for the dragon, the teams traded supports, but Shifters were in a disadvantageous position regarding HP. Despite this, they decided to try and take the dragon anyway, which SK Gaming managed to steal, securing their third dragon. However, in the subsequent fight in the mid lane, Shifters managed to find several kills, increasing their gold lead to 3,000. But unlike a gold lead, buffs are permanent.
The 30th minute brought a fight for the dragon, which SK Gaming managed to win, securing Soul Point. This allowed them to take Baron without resistance. A very important factor for this Baron was that Shifters* still tried to interfere slightly but spent a lot of resources, which played a role in subsequent fights.
SK Gaming played their Baron buff well but overextended a bit in the top lane and gave away a lot to Shifters. Yunara was able to secure a Penta Kill and return the advantage to her team. After that, Shifters locked down their third Hextech Dragon and picked up a kill on Dr. Mundo.
A fight at Baron was forced by SK Gaming, and they managed to take the objective, but a full-build Yunara was able to decide the outcome of the fight. Shifters won this engagement 5-for-2, and then closed out the match with a victory. They sit at 5-6 in the standings and still have chances to make the playoffs.
This year, the LEC Versus 2026 does not provide a cash prize for winning the tournament. Instead, teams are competing for the opportunity to qualify for the international tournament, First Stand 2026. The Regular Season will be held in a Bo1 format where every team faces each other. In total, teams will play 11 matches each, and those with the best results will advance to the playoffs.
Kirill is a writer of articles and blogs at eGamersWorld, having joined the team in 2024. His primary focus is analytics and crafting content about esports. With years of experience in gaming, Kirill brings deep industry insights to deliver high-quality and engaging materials.
2Chillplay
LEC Versus 2026: Team Heretics Upset Karmine Corp to Clinch Playoff SpotLEC Versus 2026: Team Heretics qualify for playoffs with a win over Karmine Corp. Discover how the unexpected Rumble jungle strategy paid off.8ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Movistar KOI Secures Playoff Spot with Win Over NAVILEC Versus 2026: MKOI capitalizes on NAVI's early errors to clinch a playoff berth. Check out the highlights and breakdown of the match.11ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Yunara’s Pentakill Keeps Shifters’ Playoff Hopes AliveLEC Versus 2026: Shifters secure a vital win against SK Gaming thanks to Yunara's Pentakill. Find out how they kept their playoff dreams alive.13ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Karmine Corp Blue Spoil GIANTX’s Seeding with Upset WinKarmine Corp Blue defeats GIANTX in a surprising upset. Discover how this result impacts the LEC Versus 2026 standings and NAVI's ranking.20ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Team Vitality Defeats Los Ratones in Regular Season FinaleLEC Versus 2026 match review: Team Vitality defeats Los Ratones. Breakdown of key fights, Pantheon's dragon steal, and the race for First Stand 2026.115ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Karmine Corp Dominate GIANTX to Secure First PlaceRecap the match between Karmine Corp and GIANTX. Learn how KC utilized effective zoning and early pressure to overcome their rivals and cement their position at the top of the leaderboard.3ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Team Heretics Upset Karmine Corp to Clinch Playoff SpotLEC Versus 2026: Team Heretics qualify for playoffs with a win over Karmine Corp. Discover how the unexpected Rumble jungle strategy paid off.10ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Movistar KOI Secures Playoff Spot with Win Over NAVILEC Versus 2026: MKOI capitalizes on NAVI's early errors to clinch a playoff berth. Check out the highlights and breakdown of the match.14ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Karmine Corp Blue Spoil GIANTX’s Seeding with Upset WinKarmine Corp Blue defeats GIANTX in a surprising upset. Discover how this result impacts the LEC Versus 2026 standings and NAVI's ranking.21ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Team Vitality Defeats Los Ratones in Regular Season FinaleLEC Versus 2026 match review: Team Vitality defeats Los Ratones. Breakdown of key fights, Pantheon's dragon steal, and the race for First Stand 2026.116ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Karmine Corp Dominate GIANTX to Secure First PlaceRecap the match between Karmine Corp and GIANTX. Learn how KC utilized effective zoning and early pressure to overcome their rivals and cement their position at the top of the leaderboard.123ChillplayLEC Versus 2026: Team Vitality Clinch Playoff Spot with Victory Over MKOIRecap of the high-stakes match between Team Vitality and MKOI. Vitality guarantees their advancement to the next stage, while MKOI moves to 5-5 in the race for the First Stand 2026 tournament.
