Team Liquid Dominates Aurora Gaming in Early M7 Showdown
Team Liquid commenced its “Golden Road” journey with a decisive victory over Aurora Gaming during the M7 World Championship. The competition took place on a Saturday in Jakarta, Indonesia, showcasing an exciting all-Filipino match.
Key Highlights of the Match
Midlaner Alston “Sanji” Pabico earned the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for his remarkable performance. He played a vital role alongside his teammates, guiding Team Liquid closer to playoff qualification.
Game Overview
The match unfolded with both teams demonstrating disciplined gameplay. In the initial ten minutes, neither team secured a gold lead exceeding 1,000. However, the game’s turning point occurred during the Lord clash before the 12-minute mark.
- Aurora’s jungler, Jonard “Demonkite” Caranto, successfully claimed the Lord using his Retribution.
- This victory, however, came at a significant cost, as four players from Aurora fell during the fight.
- Team Liquid capitalized on this advantage, allowing them to defend effectively and create a significant gap.
Dominant Performance
Team Liquid further solidified their lead as Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno, playing as Yi Sun-shin, secured the second Lord. Following this, they systematically destroyed all of Aurora’s base turrets. The match concluded in just 16 minutes and 54 seconds.
Player Statistics
Sanji finished the game with impressive stats of two kills and nine assists on his Luo Yi. Meanwhile, KarlTzy showcased his prowess with seven kills and six assists.
This victory marks a strong beginning for Team Liquid in their M7 World Championship campaign, positioning them just two wins away from a playoff berth. Aurora Gaming, now facing a challenging route, must regroup to improve their chances in the ongoing Swiss stage of the tournament.
