Chapter 355: Semi-finals, against SSG!
For the LPL teams, the biggest advantage of holding the semi-finals at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center is that they can return to their base for rest and training.
The home advantage was expanded by a few points.
When traveling to an unfamiliar city, various situations can easily arise.
For example, the inability to adapt to diet, temperature, humidity, etc. can lead to a series of problems such as insomnia, diarrhea, and even skin allergies.
The factory manager hasn't slept well since arriving in Guangzhou.
On the third day, two cat's eyes were installed.
What?
panda?
There is no 灬.
The factory manager was so exhausted from insomnia that his legs were broken.
Fortunately, I played against LZ on the first day.
If they were assigned to the last day, given the performance of the factory manager who went from being a top-ranked player in the Rank Three to a slab of Jinhua ham, it would be hard to say which jungler would go to the ICU.
Fortunately, after returning to the club, the factory manager gradually recovered mentally and physically.
Be able to face the semi-finals in full swing.
October 28th.
3:30 p.m.
Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, the Oriental Sports Center, known as the "Crown of the Sea", was packed with nearly 20,000 spectators, and the venue was truly packed.
The promotional video for the semi-finals was played on the big screen floating above the stage.
The night view of the Pearl Tower transitions to the eaves of Yu Garden.
After a beautiful scene of both modern and nostalgic moments, the deep singing of the song “Is This The End” gradually sounded.
Xing Dao and the factory director appeared in the center of the screen.
During the stroll, he made a declaration: "When we defeated LZ 3-0, we said that brothers should fight with all their might. We, EDG, are behind us. Now is the time to fulfill our promise."
The camera turns.
Five SSG members, led by Master An, stood by the Huangpu River.
"Before many games this year, the outside world was not optimistic about us. I think they forgot one thing..."
"——We were once champions too."
When Master An's low voice rang out, the setting sun just happened to shine in from the side.
All SSG members are covered with a layer of gold.
It forms an extremely gorgeous picture.
"Why is Samsung's video so cool? He even changed the background twice."
EDG players are waiting in the passage to enter the venue.
When Ah Shui saw this scene, he was obviously a little dissatisfied.
"handsome?"
Xing Dao blurted out a word.
"How handsome!" Ah Shui insisted.
"Facing the Huangpu River, with nowhere to go, with the setting sun in the background... very handsome?" Xing Dao was curious.
"Huh? Can it be explained this way?" Ah Shui had never expected this.
"What else? Try to find another explanation." Xing said seriously.
The staff nearby heard these words and felt that they made sense.
He put on a knowing smile.
The segment ended with the Summoner's Championship Trophy as a transition, and the RNG and SKT teams appeared one after another and entered the stage.
"After five weeks of intense fighting."
"We have finally reached the semi-finals of the 2017 League of Legends World Championship."
"Today, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, EDG will have a wonderful match with SSG. The winner will directly advance to the finals at the Bird's Nest."
"All summoners present here, let's cheer for both teams first, okay?!"
The host Ren Dong, wearing a traditional Zhongshan suit, livened up the atmosphere on stage.
Auditorium.
Cheers broke out one after another immediately.
Today's EDG is absolutely the top team.
The fan group accounts for more than 80% of the entire LPL.
Even if you are not a fan of the EDG team, you will still support EDG in this environment.
Waited for more than ten seconds.
The sound paused.
Ren Dongcai spoke again : "From 2013 to 2016, LCK has always been the biggest rival of LPL. The two kings of EDG and SSG will continue this feud and defend the honor and dignity of their respective regions."
"Next, let's show our warmest emotions and welcome the No. 1 seed of the LPL region, EDward Gaming——"
"Top order: General!"
"Jungler: Clearlove7 !"
"Mid: Scout!"
"AD: JackeyLove!"
"Assist: Meiko!"
"We also welcome their coach Maokai, and substitute AD: iBoy!"
Every name is pronounced.
The director's perspective will shift to the corresponding player.
Among them, Factory Director Xing Daohe had the highest voice.
When the away team SSG took the stage, the audience also responded with great enthusiasm and showed enough grace... although it was only before the game.
Top laner Cuvee (Withered), jungler Ambition (An Zhangmen), mid laner Crown (Crown), bottom lane Ruler (Ruler), support CoreJJ (Double XX), plus coach Edgar and substitute player Haru stood in another row.
"Heroes aspire to pursue legends, the competition officially begins!"
Ren Dong read out the theme of this World Championship at the top of his voice.
The screen changes.
The short film showing the contestants in ink-and-wash style has finished playing.
The players of EDG and SSG entered their respective seats to carry out pre-match preparations.
" Hello everyone, I am the LPL commentator Wawa!"
" Hello everyone, I am LPL commentator Miller."
The 'Haier Brothers' group appeared with the LPL region's logo and national flag printed on their faces.
Wawa spoke first: "We have been looking forward to this match for a very long time. The matchup schedule was finalized a week ago, so it has been a really long wait."
"That's right." Miller nodded: "It will definitely be a tough battle between EDG and SSG."
"That's right." Wawa recalled: "When EDG easily defeated LZ, we probably didn't think SSG would be an obstacle."
"But in another quarterfinal match, SSG's vision control was amazing."
"Compared to the group stage, it can be said that there has been a transformation."
Group stage.
SSG's performance may not be worthy of the third seed status of LCK.
And in the quarterfinals.
There is absolutely no problem in saying that SSG is the world's top tier team.
EDG is still first on the championship prediction list.
SKT inherited LZ's position and came in second.
SSG, which was not favored at the beginning, climbed all the way to third place.
"However, I think that since SSG showed what they are best at, EDG should study how to deal with this situation."
Miller speculated: "WE has helped to tread the minefield, and EDG will surely not let down the experience of the brother team."
"For EDG, the semifinals is definitely not their goal." Wawa was very sure: "They will definitely take this game seriously."
"Okay, Ban/Pick has started."
"EDG got the advantage due to the coin toss. In the first game, they chose the blue side. Let's see how this game goes."
The words fell.
The first batch is confirmed.
"First, we banned Sejuani, a hero that both Zz1tai and Anzhangmen are good at."
Miller analyzed: "But Sejuani doesn't have the first priority. EDG can't grab it on the blue side, and it's easy for SSG to get it."
"Just don't release it."
"And Master An's Zhu Mei performed particularly well in the quarterfinals and was the MVP of the entire BO5."
"Zizhin is not weak when using Sejuani, but there are junglers who can replace Sejuani."
"Let's see how SSG will deal with EDG's move this time!"
