In a stunning turn of events, Weibo Gaming has defied the odds and emerged as the first finalist in the 2023 League of Legends World Championship.
This Saturday, in a nail-biting series, Weibo claimed victory over Bilibili Gaming (BLG), securing their spot in the grand finale on November 19th. The victor of the upcoming showdown between JD Gaming and T1 will face off against Weibo for the ultimate title.
TheShy Shines in Opening Stomp
The first match was a textbook example of Weibo’s dominance. With “TheShy” at the helm wielding Rumble, Weibo neutralized Bin’s Aatrox and snowballed their lead to a convincing first win.
8/1/3:
Peak TheShy is BACK. pic.twitter.com/j0XlWyeokz
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 11, 2023
Bilibili Strikes Back
The second game saw the tables turn, with Bilibili showcasing their strategic prowess. Notably, “Elk” and “ON” excelled in the bot lane, bringing the series to an even standing with their Varus and Ashe plays.
1⃣-1⃣@BilibiliGaming equalize the series! #Worlds2023 pic.twitter.com/wIF35BAuyA
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 11, 2023
Weibo’s Strategic Surprises
In the third game, Weibo returned to form, unleashing surprising picks with “TheShy” leading on Graves and “Xiaohu” supporting with a central Syndra. This synergy propelled Weibo to a 2-1 series lead.
MATCH POINT for @WeiboGamingLoL! #Worlds2023 pic.twitter.com/PXUZzNredx
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 11, 2023
BLG’s Resilience in the Fourth
The fourth match introduced more unexpected choices from Weibo, which unfortunately didn’t pay off. BLG, with “Bin” on Jax and “Yagao” wielding Orianna, dominated and leveled the series, setting the stage for a final game showdown.
2⃣-2⃣
WE'RE GOING TO GAME FIVE! #Worlds2023 pic.twitter.com/XLhGK3WhHe
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 11, 2023
A Decisive Fifth Match
The finale was a tight contest, with Weibo finding their stride in the bot lane. “Light’s” standout Kalista play, coupled with the mountain soul capture, sealed the deal for Weibo’s ascendancy to the finals.
THE FIRST #WORLDS2023 FINALISTS! pic.twitter.com/nfavFt0leH
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) November 11, 2023
Waiting for Rival
Weibo Gaming’s path to the finals has been nothing short of cinematic. As they await the victor between JD Gaming and T1, the esports world watches with bated breath, anticipating another electrifying battle on the horizon.
Stay tuned to LoL Esports this Sunday for the climactic clash to determine who will challenge Weibo for the crown at Worlds 2023.