The first day of the third week of the LEC Winter Split 2024 concludes with a meeting between Carmine Corp and Rogue. For the French team, the match ended in another disappointment, extending their winless streak and officially eliminating them from the race to qualify for this winter season’s playoffs.
Relatively low level of play
Tensions are rising in the LEC Winter Split as we enter a crucial stage of the competition, with a match that could determine the fate of two teams. Carmine Corp, currently in last place overall without a win in six games, face Rogue, who sit above them with just one win in six games. For Carmine Corp and Rogue, this match is more than just a competition; This is their fight for survival in Winter Split. The stakes are high, as the fate of both these teams could be sealed on this first day. So this encounter is a defining moment, where every move, every decision can have lasting consequences on their journey through the tournament.
Carmine Corp, despite a six-game losing streak, showed some signs of significant improvement in the second week, showing a much better level of play than its debut. However, major problems remain in terms of communication between players during the game, especially once the laning phase is over. The meeting represents a crucial opportunity for Saken and his teammates to turn the tide and get their first win, and in the worst case scenario, start building the foundation for the next competitive segment.
As for Rogue, currently ninth in the standings and suffering from three consecutive defeats, the team will be looking to reverse this negative trend. Its only win, against G2 Esports, shows definite potential, indicating the team’s ability to bounce back and improve its position in the rankings. However, Rogge’s recent performances haven’t necessarily given clear signs of imminent success, leaving doubt as to whether he can turn that potential into a concrete victory.
Winter is over for Carmine Corp
From the start of the laning phase, Carmine Corp players, in Bow Lead, impose their rhythm, exerting significant pressure on the map, especially in the botlane where many skirmishes allow them to get their first two kills. In terms of gold, both teams are on equal footing, but Carmine Corp gains a slight tactical advantage by capturing the first two dragons. This performance gives a favorable position in fifteen minutes of the game. Boatside pressure from Carmine Corp continues, although the team is slightly behind in terms of gold before twenty minutes of play. At this point a team fight breaks out, with the first turn taking place. point in the game. The battle turns out to be slightly in favor of Carmine Corp’s opponents, who manage to eliminate Bo and capture the dragon, thus changing the cards of the game slightly.
After passing the 20-minute mark of the game, the Rogue team is playing the patience card to reach the peak of its formation’s power. Around the 25th minute the decisive team fight begins, a key moment that clearly swings to Rogue’s advantage, partly due to her handling of the situation well, but also due to the poor judgment of Carmine Corp as Saken. manages to do. Larsson and his team, with their numerical advantage, set out to conquer Nashor first.
Thanks to the Baron’s buff, they head inexorably towards the KCorp base, methodically breaking down their defenses. Clashes intensify and the thugs continue their rampage. Although Carmine Corp manages to score a few kills in these desperate exchanges, its efforts prove insufficient to save its Nexus. Finally, under repeated attacks by Rogue, the Carmine Corp Nexus collapsed, sealing Rogue’s victory in this decisive game.
Carmine Corp suffered their seventh straight loss, a setback that firmly removed them from any chance of qualifying for the LEC Winter Split playoffs. For their part, Rogue now find themselves tied with GiantX, heralding a possibly decisive clash between these two teams for the last qualifying spot for the rest of the tournament.
Week 3 Match Results – Day 1
27 January Saturday
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Team spirit
SK Gaming
regular season
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finish
Team heretics
BDS
regular season
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obsessed
MAD Lions KOI
regular season
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GIANTX
G2 Esports
regular season
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Carmine Corp
snap
regular season
2024 LEC Regular Season Standings
| order | teams | victories | Defeat |
| 1 | Team BDS (Qualification) | 6 | 1 |
| 2 | G2 Esports (Qualified) | 5 | 2 |
| – | SK Gaming (Qualification) | 5 | 2 |
| 4 | Fanatic (Qualified) | 4 | 3 |
| – | MAD Lions KOI (Qualification) | 4 | 3 |
| – | Team Renegade (Qualification) | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | Team spirit | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | GIANTX | 2 | 5 |
| – | snap | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | Carmine Corp (Limited) | 0 | 7 |