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Chapter 229 The second day of the competition, facing G2!

The match between LGD and TSM was the sixth and final group stage match of the day.

When LGD finished their post-match visit and packed up their belongings to leave the venue.

It was already 9 p.m. local time.

The LGD team was also extremely hungry.

After all, they came out after having lunch.

Having gone without food for so long, I only ate some dry rations to stave off hunger.

Back at the hotel, after having a proper dinner.

Zhou Dian and his teammates immediately threw themselves into training.

The MSI schedule is indeed quite tight.

The group stage lasted for five days straight, with six matches each day, without any rest.

Each team has two group stage matches to play each day.

I have to get to the venue very early every day.

As for how long one can stay in the venue before leaving, that depends on the schedule.

For teams like LGD, who have a match in the sixth game, they have to stay until the very end.

With such a tight schedule, the time left for the players to train is actually quite limited.

So, if you want to achieve something at this year's MSI...

Then don't have any other distracting thoughts.

Aside from eating and sleeping, and with the large amount of time taken up by official competitions, the rest of the time is spent training.

Make the most of the limited training time.

Do everything possible to improve your reaction time during the game.

Sometimes, it can be that tiny difference in training that determines how far your team can go.

On the internet.

Many LPL viewers commented on LGD's performance on the first day of the competition.

I'm quite satisfied.

After all, they had secured two consecutive victories, and both matches were won relatively easily.

Of course, in the eyes of the audience, LGD's real test will be their upcoming match against SKT.

To put it bluntly, even in the past two World Championships, namely the S5 and S6 World Championships.

Although the LPL region's performance is not as good as that of the European region.

However, most LPL viewers still consider teams from the European and American regions to be "weak European and American teams."

This is a deeply ingrained impression formed over many years and will not be easily changed.

LPL viewers always seem to only have their eyes on the LCK region next door.

5 month 12 day.

The second day of the 2017 MSI Mid-Season Invitational has begun.

Today still consists of six group stage matches.

It's 3 PM local time in Brazil, which is 2 AM Beijing time.

The first match has begun.

The two teams facing off are SKT and TSM.

As expected, SKT easily and decisively defeated TSM.

TSM suffered their first three losses.

The audience had only one opinion about it—it was terrible.

It's really bad!

Now, all the viewers have only one expectation for TSM: when will this team finally get their first win?

Then came the second match.

After a grueling forty-minute battle, the Flash Wolves...

Finally, they managed to defeat GAM from Vietnam after a difficult battle.

They secured their first victory at this year's MSI.

After watching the match, many viewers felt that GAM really has something special.

Yesterday's victory over TSM was no accident.

Of course, TSM will inevitably be brought up again and criticized.

After all, TSM is the only team that hasn't secured their first win at this year's MSI.

Some viewers even made malicious speculations:
Hopefully, TSM won't end their MSI journey with zero wins!
If we can't win a single one of the ten group stage matches, that would be utterly ridiculous.

Subsequently.

At 4:00 AM Beijing time, LGD faced their third opponent at this year's MSI – G2 Esports.

"Alright, everyone, welcome back!"

"We are now at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, providing live commentary for the second day of the MSI group stage!"

"The match between LGD and G2 is about to begin!"

For the first three matches today, the LPL commentary team consisted of Guan Zeyuan and Zhihuan.

The duo's commentary partnership actually worked quite well.

Zhihuan has a good understanding of the game, but his commentary style is rather hypnotic.

Guan Zeyuan is good at creating a lively atmosphere, so his presence prevents the room from becoming dull.

After another round of data analysis and casual conversation.

The BP interface appeared on the large screen at the venue.

And in the official LPL live stream room.

When the draft phase appeared, the number of comments in the live stream was noticeably higher than during the previous two matches.

Clearly, a lot of new viewers have now flooded into the live stream.

Even though it was already four in the morning.

However, many LPL viewers still made it to the venue just to watch their region's teams play.

"Alright, let's start the draft. G2, who has the right to choose sides, has chosen the blue side, while LGD is on the red side!" Guan Zeyuan announced loudly.

First round of BP.

G2 banned Elise, Jayce, and Fiora.

LGD banned Ivern, Karma, and Kennen.

"Okay, G2 banned Eimy's Spider right from the start, even though he played exceptionally well yesterday!"

"And they also banned Jayce, the champion Zhou Shen single-handedly destroyed TSM yesterday!"

"Of course, Fiora will also be banned. I don't think anyone would dare to let Zhou Shen play Fiora!" Guan Zeyuan said with a smile.

For some reason, Guan Zeyuan couldn't help but laugh as he finished speaking.

Clearly, many viewers in the live stream had already figured out why Guan Zeyuan was laughing.

[Fiora? Say it again, I didn't hear you!]

Let's be civilized by not using vulgar language!

[Speak of chickens and bastards, forget about civility!]

[Guan Zeyuan, watch your language, don't speak Tibetan!]

Back to the game.

Zhihuan clearly didn't notice Guan Zeyuan's "joke" just now.

He continued, "LGD banned Ivern; that's G2's jungler's signature champion!"

“Yes!” Guan Zeyuan nodded. “G2’s jungler Trick is very good at playing some strange and uncommon jungle heroes with low pick rates.”

No sooner had the words left his mouth than G2 snatched Lulu from the blue team's first floor.

"Oh, Lulu!"

"G2's bot lane is probably planning to play the Kog'Maw and Lulu combo! What do we say about that?"

"Should we let them play with Lulu, or should we take Lulu away and forcibly break up their combination?" Guan Zeyuan said.

Upon hearing this, Zhihuan immediately said, "LGD probably won't be going to contest Kog'Maw; there's no need for them!"

"Lulu, as a support, can still be paired with other AD carries even without Kog'Maw."

"But if Kog'Maw doesn't have Lulu, his power will be reduced by half!"

At this point, LGD selected Graves and Ashe on the first and second floors of the red team.

"LGD indeed did not choose to forcefully break up G2's Kog'Maw and Lulu duo!"

"I'll give you the big mouth, and I'll just take two meta champions!"

"And Graves is probably Eimy's best and most confident jungler!"

"imp's Ashe goes without saying, he played exceptionally well!"

"I think LGD made those first two moves very well!" Zhihuan said confidently.

G2 then secured Kog'Maw and Shen on the second and third floors of the blue side.

"Shen, is he going to play a four-protect-one strategy?!"

"G2's objective in this game is very clear: to protect Kog'Maw in the bot lane and fight accordingly!"

Next, LGD chose Camille on the third red floor.

"Oh, Camille!"

"LGD picked their top laner right away on the third floor, which is quite rare. Usually, LGD saves the champions for Zhou Shen in the second round!" Guan Zeyuan said.

"They're probably afraid that G2 will ban Camille in the second round and they won't be able to get her!" Zhihuan added.

“Very likely!” Guan Zeyuan nodded.

"After all, G2 is basically going to play a four-protect-one strategy in this game!"

"Camille, due to the unique mechanics of her ultimate, is a very effective counter to the 'one' in a 'four-protect-one' strategy!"

"The player selections on both sides in this round are quite fierce!"

When LGD locked in Camille on the third floor of the red side.

On the G2 players' bench.

His AD carry player, Zven, couldn't help but frown.

Zven is a "no-eyebrow hero" because he was born with sparse and light-colored eyebrows.

That frown made him look a little strange.

G2 does indeed intend to ban Camille in the second round.

Unexpectedly, LGD saw through their plan and picked Camille in the first round.

Didn't they say that when LGD is on the red side, they will always reserve the fifth counter pick for their top laner?

Why aren't you following the script today!
G2 overlooked one point.

That is, when LGD is on the red side, Zhou Dian does indeed mostly pick late top lane champions to counter the opponent.

Choosing a top laner on the fifth floor of the red team is simply to ensure that the hero is chosen after the enemy top laner.

However, Zhou Dian doesn't necessarily have to leave from the fifth floor.

As long as we can get the top laner to play later, that's fine.

Moreover, Zhou Dian doesn't necessarily have to counter the enemy top laner.

Zhou Dian has successfully countered and dominated his opponent in lane more than once or twice.

In this game, G2 has already picked Shen for the top lane.

Considering that G2 might ban Camille in the second round, Dgc quickly picked Camille on the third floor.

Yes, this Camille isn't the one Zhou Dian is going to play.

It was Dgc who wanted him to play it.

Camille, who has been nerfed repeatedly, is not a good matchup against Shen in lane.

The reason for selecting him was obviously to target Big Mouth.

However, Dgc has absolute confidence in Zhou Dian.

"You're okay laning against Shen, right?" Dgc asked from behind Zhou Dian's seat.

"Go ahead and hit me!" Zhou Dian said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Dgc nodded calmly.

With Zhou Dian's words, he felt relieved.

If Xiao Zhou says to play however you want, then we'll definitely play however we want!

Dgc has an almost blind trust in Zhou Dian.

With Camille selected, the first round of ban/pick has come to an end.

We've moved on to the second round of draft picks.

LGD banned Kha'Zix and Rengar.

G2 banned Zyra and Thresh.

"Wow, LGD went all out and banned Kha'Zix and Rengar in the second round!"

After LGD picked Graves, and both sides banned four junglers.

For G2's jungler, there are no more meta junglers to choose from.

"In that case, it seems like G2 will only be able to pick Lee Sin jungle!" Zhihuan said.

"I don't think so!" Guan Zeyuan shook his head. "Trick, in the LEC league, basically doesn't play Lee Sin!"

"Are there any junglers who don't play Lee Sin?" Zhihuan asked, somewhat surprised.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what jungler he'll choose this game!"

In the second round of player selection, the red team selects first.

LGD, on the fourth floor of the red side, chose Malzahar.

"Malzaha!"

"It should be a support role!"

“G2 banning two supports in the second round won’t help either; chasing after supports to ban is not very effective!” Zhihuan said.

"Now it depends on what jungler G2 will pick. There really aren't many jungler champions left to play!"

However, LGD had just locked down Malzahar.

On G2's side, Nunu was instantly activated on the fourth floor of the blue team.

Clearly, G2's jungler had already decided which champion to use in this game.

(End of this chapter)