Gen.G and T1 faced off in a highly anticipated match during the Swiss stage of Worlds 2023. With a long-standing rivalry, the teams were eager to prove their dominance. Prior to this match, T1 had won 44 out of 84 games against Gen.G, but recent victories by Gen.G in LCK finals had shifted the balance.
In this best-of-one, Gen.G took a bold approach with their draft, relying on signature champions like Akali and Kha’Zix. However, their team composition lacked a tank or long-range wave clear. T1, on the other hand, focused on crowd control and front-to-back team fights with Orianna as the centerpiece.
Early on, T1 capitalized on their lane priority to deny experience to Gen.G’s Kha’Zix. Despite this setback, Gen.G managed to secure the first two dragons, keeping them in the game. The turning point came when Faker’s Orianna was caught out and eliminated by Chovy’s Akali. This allowed Gen.G to gain momentum and secure a dragon into Baron play.
Gen.G continued to dominate team fights, taking advantage of T1’s mispositioning. They secured the Cloud Soul and quickly eliminated T1’s Jarvan before his teammates could react. T1’s front-to-back team composition failed to execute their game plan, leading to their defeat in just 29 minutes.
With this victory, Gen.G closed the gap in their rivalry with T1, bringing the score to 44-41. It seems that Gen.G is on track to even out the score soon.
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Match Details:
| Stage | Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage |
|---|---|
| Teams | T1 vs. Gen.G |
| Score | Gen.G: 1, T1: 0 |
| Rivalry Score | T1: 44, Gen.G: 41 |
| Champions | Gen.G: Akali, Kha’Zix, Xayah |
| T1: Orianna, Jarvan, Alistar, Aatrox, Kai’Sa | |
| Game Duration | 29 minutes |
Source: ONEESPORTS
