PSG League of Legends Upset China's LGD
By Isaac Ryu
PSG League of Legends upsets LGD Gaming in a play-in game to complete an undefeated day at the 2020 League of Legends World Championship. However, it was not a normal upset, PSG Talon underwent serious last-minute roster changes.
Here is how the underdog upset the play-in group favorites.
? We've crowned our first player of the day for #Worlds2020! ?@FionnonFire explains why Dee from @psg_Talon sits at the top of his list. pic.twitter.com/9bo0YqmpNW
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PSG League of Legends Upset China's LGD
Prior to the start of the game, PSG Talon was forced to use three substitute players. Their jungler, mid laner and AD carry all encountered complications with their visas and were not able to play. Two of the three substitutes were borrowed from ahq eSports club and the ADC role was filled by Machi assistant coach Chen "Dee" Chun-Dee who has not played a pro game since 2017.
However, these substitutions did not hinder the team as they went undefeated in the first day of the group stage. While the odds are stacked against them, PSG Talon will be facing an uphill battle if they hope to make it out of the group stage. Hopefully, the team can ride the newfound momentum and resolve visa issues with their laners to capture a few more wins.