On May 12, 2024, BLG secured a 3-1 victory over T1, marking the first time an LPL team has defeated an LCK team in a domestic BO5 (Best of Five) in the history of the League of Legends World Championship and the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational.
BLG 1-0 T1, First Game MVP: knight
In the early game, T1 opted for a swap in lanes, but BLG still gained an advantage through invading the jungle and strong mid-bottom laning. As the game progressed, BLG dominated with multiple objectives and constant pressure from their mid-jungle duo, leaving T1 struggling to respond. Eventually, BLG took complete control, pushing T1 back and securing the first game.
BLG 1-1 T1, Second Game MVP: Zeus
T1 had the upper hand in the mid and top lanes early on, while BLG led in the bottom lane. However, after a failed tower dive in the bot lane, BLG lost all momentum. T1 maintained their strategy and won crucial 1-for-4 dragon fights, eventually sweeping all three lanes to even the series.
BLG 2-1 T1, Third Game MVP: Elk
Both teams swapped lanes frequently in the early game, but BLG’s mid-jungle duo capitalized on opportunities better, stabilizing their position. In the mid-game, BLG picked off T1 players one by one, snowballing their lead. After catching T1’s duo in the mid lane at 26 minutes and securing the Baron, T1 was unable to recover, allowing BLG to take the match point.
BLG 3-1 T1, Fourth Game MVP: ON
In this game, both teams played cautiously early on, with BLG pressuring XinZhao’s development through swapping lanes and invading. In the mid-game, BLG seized an opportunity for a 0-for-2 trade, disrupting T1’s dragon control. Later, they secured a 0-for-3 in the jungle, claimed the Baron, and then wiped out T1 in the bottom lane, ending the game with a victory.
