LPL Summer 2021: FunPlus Phoenix advanced to the grand final
MinilitarinA few minutes ago, the final of the upper bracket of the playoffs at the LPL Summer 2021 tournament ended. In this match, FunPlus Phoenix and Team WE contested a ticket to the split grand final.
All three maps followed approximately the same scenario: FPX farmed more, captured space on the map, thanks to which they took neutral objects and found fights or exchanges that were beneficial for themselves.
MVP of the match - Doinb. The Korean legionnaire showed his class again, having played on 3 different champions in 3 maps. Twisted Faith, Irelia and Orianna in the hands of the young talent were fatal to the opponent.
With this win, FunPlus Phoenix secured a spot in Worlds 2021 in the regional rankings. Regardless of the last match, they will not fall below the second place in the regional ranking, which gives them a place in the World Championship. Team WE will face Edward Gaming in the lower bracket final on August 29, and the grand final will be held in Hangzhou on September 2 without spectators in the stands.
Recall that $ 648,000 is raffled at LPL Summer 2021, as well as a ticket to Worlds 2021 for the winner. The remaining 3 places will be distributed among the teams according to the regional rankings: the team taking second place will receive a direct ticket to the Worlds, and the remaining two will be determined in the regional finals.