Desolate Snow Nightsong's lament was not without reason.
Indeed.
In fact, it wasn't just Group D where every team in a death group faced a grim situation.
The overall situation of this year's finals was quite grim.
It was only the group stage, but there were already a number of veteran teams and newcomers that people had pinned their hopes on being eliminated.
For example, North America's COG team, Europe's BW team, and North America's Crown team were all good examples.
If these teams were placed in the previous finals, their strength would have been enough to make it into the top eight. However, in this year's environment, they were eliminated in the first round of the group stage and had to leave dejectedly.
And now, Group D was included.
In this group, no matter which two teams were eliminated in the end, it would be almost unimaginable in previous years.
But now …
It was happening right in front of everyone's eyes.
"It's mainly because the overall strength of this year's finals is up there."
Shi Hang sighed.
"Damn it … Our Quick Water really didn't make it in time."
His tone carried a tinge of gloominess and grumbling.
Indeed.
If they were placed in previous tournaments, they might even be able to challenge the semifinals of the semifinals. However, this year, it would be a miracle if they could even make it to the quarterfinals. They wouldn't even dare to dream of making it to the semifinals. With SSK, God, Legend, and Season there, they were more than enough to fill up the slots for the semifinals. How could any other team have the chance to make it to the semifinals?
Of course, they could not be too greedy. For Quick Water, being placed in Group C in the group stage was already a great stroke of luck. At the very least, they would be able to advance to the quarterfinals, unlike Assassin, Fate, and Minx in Group D, who still had to fight to the death for a spot in the group stage …
"You guys still have an MLG match in the afternoon, right?"
Lin Feng looked at Shi Hang.
"We still have to work hard."
Shi Hang scratched his head in frustration.
"I know —"
"Sigh, of course, but this MLG is really hard to deal with …"
In Group C this morning, Quick Water and MLG had already faced each other head-on for the first time. The result was MLG's victory. In terms of overall ability, the number one seed in the European region was indeed stronger than Quick Water. Even if Shadow Puppet's support and ADC could give them an advantage, Quick Water's jungle was still inferior to his opponent.
The only way to win was for Shi Hang's mid to open up the situation.
However, his opponent was Spoon, who was one of the top Seven Kings.
"Old Shi played pretty well in the morning."
Next to him, Snowy Nightsong spoke up for Shi Hang, "Be reasonable, he really didn't give Spoon any advantage in the middle lane matchup."
Lin Feng shook his head and said: "I just haven't been taken advantage of. That's not enough."
Shi Hang rolled his eyes in annoyance. "I was fighting with my life on the line … He's one of the top Seven Kings, someone who can compete with Phoenix for the title of Number One Wizard King in the European Server. It's already not easy for me to fight like that —"
Morning Star Morning Star nodded slightly in agreement.
"And I feel like Spoon's form this year is better than in previous years.
"Even if I were to face him … I might not be able to suppress him."
"Anyway, keep working hard in the afternoon." Tian Tian patted Shi Hang on the shoulder and encouraged him. "If you can fight for first place in the group, you still have to fight for it."
Shi Hang sighed. "Well, I'll keep trying anyway …"
It wasn't just Quick Water.
Even God, who was currently in first place in Group D, couldn't let their guard down even with three wins in hand.
Because in theory, they still had the possibility of being eliminated in the group.
After all, the other three teams still possessed considerable fighting strength, as well as a strong fighting spirit and fighting spirit.
They had just finished the first round of the competition. The second round still had more challenges and more uncertainties.
After lunch.
Everyone looked at each other.
"Good luck!"
…
It was afternoon.
They still started with the two matches in Group C.
The first match in the afternoon was between the wild card team and MLG team.
There was no suspense.
This time, MLG easily finished the battle in a very short time of 24 minutes, winning their fourth victory in the group stage.
Then it was the second match in Group C.
Quick Water faced MLG again.
This time, the battle between the two teams was even more intense than the match in the morning. In particular, the focus of this match was almost entirely on the confrontation between the mid laners on both sides.
Shi Hang and Spoon's mid laner.
The two top mid laners went all out, from the line to the team battle, from the early stage to the late stage.
Tit for tat.
Not giving an inch.
Perhaps the encouragement that everyone had given him during lunch had a certain effect, but Shi Hang's condition was even more explosive than in the morning. Sindera, who was the mid laner, dealt the highest damage in the entire game, and killed nine people. His battle result was almost like a rocket.
But in the end —
When the game time was fixed at the 37th minute, the final victory of this match was still won by MLG.
Sighs of regret rang out from the audience in the stadium.
The people in the LPL area in the front row could not help but show a look of regret.
Or …
Just a little bit.
On the China commentary platform, several local commentators also shook their heads with regret. But soon, Fei Yan cheered up and said with a smile,
"But it's not a shameful loss."
"Our LPL's third seed was able to fight the European LCS's first seed to this extent. Moreover, Quick Water is a new team participating in the finals for the first time this year. It's already very good to have such a performance."
Mo Sheng nodded in agreement.
"Yes."
"Now that things have come to this, at least everyone can eat a pill of relief."
"Group C … the result is out."
Yes.
Quick Water lost two matches in a row.
Although it was a pity, this result had also completely determined the final ranking of Group C.
MLG would advance to the next round with the first place in the group.
Quick Water, on the other hand, would be able to follow closely behind and become the second team in the LPL area to advance to the top eight.
This was already a result that the majority of the local players were extremely satisfied with.
Then next …
Only their big brother, the first seed of the LPL area, was left.
The last two matches in the afternoon continued to be played in Group D.
God- Hand of God played two matches in a row.
The first match was against Assassin.
The next match was against Minx.
Time passed quietly in the fierce stalemate of the game. When the sky above Manchester City was gradually covered with a gorgeous and intoxicating sunset, and the sun was setting in the west, there was once again a thunderous roar of cheers in the Milton Stadium.
Inside the stadium, the giant LCD screen on the stage once again displayed the eye-catching "Victory" emblem.
Almost all the audience in the audience stands stood up!
Thunderous applause and cheers roared!
The last two matches in Group D.
Team God, two consecutive victories!
Their record in the group stage soared all the way to 5-0.
Still …
Undefeated!
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