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Top Esports (TES) and Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the 2024 League of Legends World Championship after winning their respective Round 4 matches in the Swiss Stage.
These victories allow them to join LNG Esports and Gen.G as the first four teams to qualify for the knockout stage.
Meanwhile, Dplus KIA (DK) and FlyQuest (FLY) now find themselves with 2-2 records, leaving their next matches as do-or-die scenarios.
Their upcoming series will determine whether they advance or face elimination from the tournament.
Top Esports set the tone for the day with a dominant 2-0 sweep against Dplus KIA.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2024 QUARTERFINALS, @TOP_ESPORTS_! pic.twitter.com/rnfiuJA5Wa
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 10, 2024
TES impressed with their ability to handle DK’s Yone pick, a champion often seen as a game-changer at Worlds, especially when played by a skilled player like Heo “Showmaker” Su.
Despite the pressure, TES’s mid-laner Lin “Creme” Jian, on Aurora, expertly neutralised Showmaker’s impact in both games.
TES’s aggressive, LPL-style gameplay was on full display, racking up a staggering 41 kills across two games.
DK struggled to keep up with the relentless pace.
Despite starting the Swiss Stage strong, DK now face elimination as they prepare for their final chance to qualify for the knockout stage.
FlyQuest, up against the top-seeded LCK team, Hanwha Life Esports, came into their match as underdogs but put up a strong fight.
WELCOME TO THE #WORLDS2024 QUARTERFINALS, @HLEOFFICIAL! pic.twitter.com/0Q5lVEgCGr
— LoL Esports (@lolesports) October 10, 2024
In Game 1, HLE took early control, methodically outmanoeuvring FlyQuest for a clean win.
However, in Game 2, FlyQuest surprised everyone by picking Nunu in the jungle, a champion rarely seen at this level of play.
This unconventional pick, along with strong synergy between Gabriël “Bwipo” Rau’s Olaf and Kacper “Inspired” Słoma’s Nunu, caught HLE off guard, allowing FlyQuest to pull off an upset and tie the series 1-1.
Despite their spirited comeback, FlyQuest couldn’t sustain the momentum.
In Game 3, HLE drafted to their strengths and secured an early lead.
Han “Peanut” Wang-ho’s Skarner was a key factor, controlling the map and leading his team through critical team fights.
While FlyQuest fought valiantly, HLE ultimately proved too strong, winning the deciding game to take the series 2-1 and claim their spot in the quarterfinals.
Though both DK and FlyQuest lost their series, they will have one final opportunity to qualify for the knockout stage in the fifth round of the Swiss Stage.
Friday’s LoL Worlds fixtures
- G2 Esports (+175) vs T1 (-250) @ 2pm CEST
- Bilibili Gaming (-3333.33) vs PSG Talon (+900) @ 5pm CEST
