First Stand 2025 Opens With Dominant LCK Performance and NA Victory Over EU
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The opening day of First Stand 2025 delivered intense regional rivalries, featuring NA versus EU and a clash between Korean and Chinese powerhouses. The single round-robin format makes every match crucial for playoff qualification.
Team Liquid Dominates Karmine Corp
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Team Liquid secured a decisive 2-1 victory over European favorites Karmine Corp, continuing NA's recent dominance over EU in international competitions. Yeon earned player of the series honors, while umTi and CoreJJ's masterful playmaking proved instrumental, particularly in game one. Even LCK champion Peanut acknowledged umTi's outstanding performance in a post-match interview.
Hanwha Life Esports Shows LCK Dominance
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LCK Cup champions Hanwha Life Esports demonstrated their tournament favorite status with a clean 2-0 sweep against Top Esports. Despite even gold distribution in mid-game, HLE secured decisive team fights around Baron in both matches. Support player Delight shined with a 0/1/15 Alistar performance in game one, followed by a 1/0/15 showing on his signature Poppy.
Looking ahead, Top Esports will face Team Liquid in their next match, while Karmine Corp faces a critical game against CTBC Flying Oyster from Taiwan.
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