In a high-stakes showdown at the League of Legends World Championship 2025, T1 has emerged victorious against Invictus Gaming, securing their spot in the prestigious Swiss Stage. The match, a clash between two storied organizations with multiple world championships between them, lived up to its billing, delivering intense gameplay and dramatic shifts in momentum.
Key Takeaways
- T1 defeated Invictus Gaming 3-1 in a best-of-five series.
- The victory qualifies T1 for the Swiss Stage of Worlds 2025.
- Invictus Gaming is eliminated from the tournament, finishing in 17th place.
- The series featured significant player performances, particularly from T1’s Oner.
A Tense Opening Series
The League of Legends World Championship 2025 kicked off with a highly anticipated match between the LCK’s fourth seed, T1, and the LPL’s fourth seed, Invictus Gaming. This best-of-five series was a do-or-die scenario, with the winner advancing to the Swiss Stage and the loser being eliminated.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
The first game saw T1 build a steady lead through objective control and strategic maneuvering, ultimately closing out the match in 34 minutes with a 15-9 kill advantage.
Invictus Gaming responded strongly in the second game, leveraging aggressive plays and team fights to snowball a significant gold lead. They dominated the map for 37 minutes, securing a victory and tying the series.
T1 regrouped for the third game, establishing early pressure. Despite IG’s resilience and clutch objective steals, T1 maintained composure, with strong performances from players like Lee “Gumayusi” Min-hyeong, to take the game and reach match point.
The final game was a back-and-forth affair. While IG initially held an early gold lead, T1 consistently turned the tide in team fights. Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon was instrumental, making clutch plays that allowed T1 to build an insurmountable lead and close out the series 3-1.
What’s Next
With this crucial win, T1 advances to the Swiss Stage, where they will compete against fifteen other elite teams for a chance to defend their title. Invictus Gaming, despite their efforts, bows out of Worlds 2025, concluding their tournament run.
Sources
- T1 defeat Invictus Gaming to qualify for the Swiss Stage at League of Legends Worlds 2025, GosuGamers.
- Sheep Esports – LoL – Worlds: T1 take down Invictus Gaming and secure their spot in the Main Stage, Sheep Esports.
- T1 defeats Invictus Gaming to qualify for Worlds 2025 Main Event, Esports Insider.
- T1 Defeated Invictus Gaming In the Play-In and Joins the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage – blix.gg, BLIX.GG.
