After winning this game, the ME players still only had faint smiles on their faces, and there were no too many surprises. This is because they know their own strength, and they know the strength of their opponents.

Xie Rui breathed a sigh of relief, and in this way, ME in the second round of the group stage had the initiative.

And the audience and the commentator's excited mouths couldn't close. Ups and downs are often the most emotionally driven.

The performance of ME on the first day was not satisfactory, as the LPL No. 1 seed lost to the LCK No. 2 seed. In addition, when compared to the YG team, it suddenly made people panic inexplicably.

However, after they beat C9, they proved that their form is not a problem. At least as the No. 1 seed in the LPL, it didn't disappoint.

Jin Si watched this game, and the players of SKG came around him one after another.

"ME plays C9, coach, you really still care about ME!" Choi Ming-cheol said as he looked at Kim with an inquiring look.

Kim Si smiled and turned around and asked Choi Myung-cheol, "What, do you think ME won't be a threat to SKG?" ”

Cui Mingzhe said in an undoubted tone: "Judging from the training match, their strength is still good, but there is still a big gap compared to us. ”

Jin Si recalled the BO3 training match that day.

Indeed, the rhythm of the three games is controlled by SKG. If it weren't for the second game of Awakening's play that was too rebellious, it would have been over after two games.

However, the rhythm of ME is really far from what he imagined. As the No. 1 seed in the LPL, that kind of rough operation is not deserved.

"They lost to us, even to KG." A faint mockery appeared on the corner of Cui Mingzhe's mouth, "Sure enough, the LPL team will only fight, and once we play seriously, they will be played with in applause like a group of barbarians with strong limbs." ”

With these words, he seemed to have forgotten that SKG had been bulldozed by the barbarians in his mouth for 16 minutes two days ago.

Kim sighed, he knew that Choi Ming-cheol's pride and conceit came from his great strength.

"Don't underestimate the LPL, although they have never beaten us SKG over the years. But after a lot of capital investment over the years, and the introduction of coaches and players from our country, their strength has also improved a lot. Kim Si stood up and patted Choi Myung-cheol on the shoulder.

"We have to fight YG again in the second round, and this time, let's show them the true strength of SKG!"

A confident smile appeared on the corner of Cui Mingzhe's mouth, "Don't worry, this time, it's time to give them some color!" ”

……

ME finished the first round of the group stage with a 2-1 record and finished second in Group B. And then there is a KG vs TPA match in Group B, which also ended in KG winning without any suspense.

"Great, after playing C9, the situation in our Group B has stabilized now." Luo Luo said happily.

Kuang Di looked unhappy, "What, do you think we won't be able to get out of the line?" ”

Like Lolo is liked, but for professional players, LOL is a sacrosanct thing. Doubts about their strength are also intolerable.

Luo Luo saw Kuang Di talking to her so seriously for the first time, so he could only stick out his tongue innocently, "People are just a little worried!" Why are you so fierce? ”

Su Xing was also on Kuang Di's side this time, but he didn't get angry, he just smiled: "All of you who are worried should put your heart in your stomach steadfastly, and we will go all the way to the end!" ”

In fact, as early as the beginning, the awakening was planned.

After consulting with all the members of the team, he made a surprising move.

That is, to give up the game against Team KG and qualify for the second place in the group.

As for the reason, Awakening also gave a careful explanation to everyone.

First, KG is very strong and was able to reach third place in the ESPN World Rankings, behind SKG and YG. If you want to win them, you can do it for the current ME, but it will take a lot of effort to study the tactics and expose some of the hole cards that ME has to put on the bottom of the box. In this way, the pressure on them will be even greater after the quarterfinals.

Second, Team ME's performance in the second half of the summer and even in the playoffs was so impressive that it had already attracted the attention of the world. If you play too well in the group stage, you will be targeted by others in all directions.

Although Awakening is confident in ME's strength, it is not so conceited that it really thinks that ME is invincible in the world. So the best thing to do is to let the other teams ignore ME.

There is no pressure to play C9 and TPA, and you can win by basically playing 8 percent. Playing KG is to retain a part of the tactics and hero pool, and it is best to win, and it is not reluctant to win if it can't be won.

That way, they will attract less attention at least until the quarter-finals. And now YG's strong batch has helped me divert a lot of attention.

The plan for the awakening is to wait until the quarterfinals to fully exert the team's strength. Because the rest period between the group stage and the quarterfinals is relatively long, but after the quarterfinals, it will soon enter the next round after basically finishing the game.

At that time, even if the opponents react, there will be no time to target ME.

"We're relieved to hear you say that." Michael and Zhou Hao walked over and looked at the people who woke up with smiles on their faces.

They had just finished watching the game up front and were very happy with the current form of ME.

Su Xing smiled secretly, these two bosses did not have too high expectations for them, but just asked them to be able to get a place in the top eight.

Thanks to this, Awakening was able to implement his plan perfectly. I really don't know whether to rejoice or sigh.

"I'm going to keep going for the next races!" Michael said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Michael, I'll surprise you!" ”

Michael and Zhou Hao's faces suddenly showed joy, "Hahaha, that's great." To be honest, we are very relieved of your performance right now. However, it would be nice to be able to get a better result! ”

Zhou Hao said: "However, don't be too stressed. Wake up, it's your first time participating in the Worlds, enjoy every match, do your best to win, that's the most important thing! ”

As a senior in the e-sports circle, Zhou Hao is very apt to ask him to wake up. He's a guy who came from here, and he knows very well how nervous such a young player would be when he enters the World Championships for the first time.

Su Xing touched his nose and said in his heart: To be honest, it's really not the first time I've participated.

However, he still had to put a "very useful" expression on his face, and nodded, "I understand." ”