Accordingly, for the past few days, we’ve been offering extensive coverage of the Worlds 2020 Play–In event. Indeed, with the last day complete, we’ll be taking a look at the final matches, the four confirmed seeds and the groups in full for the main event. Here’s our recap for the Worlds 2020 Play–In!
Heading into the final day, four teams remained, seeded into the Qualification Round for Worlds 2020. Fighting for the last two spots in the largest esports event in the world, stakes were high. Regardless, two teams managed to come out on top and in dominant style. In fact, both matches concluded in decisive sweeps.
Below, find a glimpse at the entire Knockout Stage:
Evidently, LGD Gaming from the Chinese region and Unicorns of Love from CIS have claimed the last two seeds. Respectively, both matches weren’t too heavily contested as it was clear as to which team wanted it more. In each match-up, neither team had ever encountered one another before.
With respect to Worlds 2020, LGD Gaming and Unicorns of Love will be joining the two other qualified teams.
Namely, the following four teams fought through the Play-in to claim a seed at Worlds 2020:
- PSG Talon
- Team Liquid
- LGD Gaming
- Unicorns of Love
Now, all eyes look to the main event. Kicking off on the 3rd October and running up to the 31st, the tournament will begin through a Group Stage. The sixteen teams have been split into four groups of four. Therefore, each seeded team from the Play-In have been placed in their respective group amongst other top competitors.
Groups for Worlds 2020
Officially, the following are the four groups kicking off the main event:
Group A
- G2 Esports
- Machi Esports
- Suning
- Team Liquid
Group B
- DAMWON Gaming
- JD Gaming
- PSG Talon
- Rogue
Group C
- Fnatic
- Gen.G
- LGD Gaming
- Team SoloMid
Group D
- DRX
- FlyQuest
- Top Esports
- Unicorns of Love
Does Any Play-In Team Stand a Chance?
Do any of the Play-In teams have a chance at making a deep run into the event? Personally, I’d like to think so. All four deserve not to be underestimated following their valiant fight to stay in the tournament. In doing so, they’ve earned a phenomenal amount of practice and momentum heading into the evet – a massive factor in esports.
Immediately in the group stage, one Play-In team with the potential to do some damage is LGD Gaming in Group C. In my opinion, Group C is the least clear-cut from all the other groups. All four teams in this group have had moderately good seasons, with periods of drought interrupted by moments of brilliance. Therefore, I consider them unpredictable – if LGD Gaming can steal a few series, a top contender will go out early.
Otherwise, Unicorns of Love also have a great chance to make some noise. While DRX may be considerd a top dog in the group based on season performance, they’ve been on the downhill since the LCK Playoffs. By catching them off guard, they could steal a win – it won’t be easy though.
All-in-all, the one insight I can confidently offer is that everyone is a threat. No earlier seeded team should count out any Play-In team, but should actually study their performance from this past event to prepare for them better. Worlds 2020 is stacked full of talent, all hungry to cement their names in the history books.
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