Team Heretics inflicted its first loss of the Winter Split on SK Gaming

The second week of the LEC Winter Split continues with an important matchup between SK Gaming and Team Heretics. Well motivated by a good draft and a good game plan, Jankos and his team interrupted SK’s winning streak, and temporarily placed themselves at the top of the European league rankings.

SK Gaming has gone down

We once again experience the excitement of the regular season of the LEC Winter Split, where every match is a showcase of talent, strategy and passion for esports. Tonight we highlight the highly anticipated clash between SK Gaming and Team Heretics, two teams that have shown impressive form earlier this season. The meeting between SK Gaming and Team Heretics is more than a duel on the digital battlefield, it’s a clash of rising ambitions. As SK Gaming looks to maintain its pristine record, Team Heretics is determined to prove that they are not a team of retirees, more than capable of knocking off the giants.

SK Gaming come in as the undisputed leaders, the only team still undefeated after the first week. With three wins in three matches, Nisky and his teammates have set a high standard of performance. The team has not only displayed very good tactical prowess, but also the ability to accept and overcome the challenges posed by their opponents. Against them, Team Heretics presents itself as a formidable competitor that gains strength match after match. Currently, Fnatic, G2 Esports, Team BDS and MAD Lions are tied for second place in the standings with teams like KOI, Perkz and his gang, with two wins in three matches. This strong performance reflects the ability to compete at the highest level, bringing a mix of strategic innovation and technical execution to the playing field. Team Heretics is a team that has proved that it can make this match against SK Gaming decisive and surprise the expectations. A test of strength and potential.

The heathen team had fun

As soon as they entered Summoner’s Rift, the Heretics fell apart slightly in the lane phase, leaving SK behind with a more solid strategy, despite some perks mistakes offering SK first blood. Heretics moved cautiously without deviating from their plan and stayed the course without stopping SK from dominating the map. After a few skirmishes early in the game, especially against Wonder, the Heretics fought back effectively, balancing the kill count and even taking a small, small lead in terms of gold. For their part, SK try to compensate by capturing neutral objectives like Dragon and Herald. However, as the game progressed, the heretics caught on as well.

By the third dragon, the Spanish players gain the upper hand in the main battle near the river. Shortly before Nashor appeared, Jankos and his team had led to about 3,000 gold pieces. In the 22nd minute, the Heretics hit SK hard, sending off two players after a failed Doss initiative and grabbing the first possession of the game. This allows them to increase their gold lead and solidify their control over the map by encircling the enemy base. Before the thirtieth minute, the Heretics grabbed the second possession and dealt the final blow to an SK Gaming team that was disillusioned with the opposition’s strategy and game plan. The final skirmish on the botlane ends with the deaths of four SK players, leading to the destruction of the Nexus.

Week 2 Match Results – Day 1

Saturday 20 January

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  Team spirit

  

  

  snap

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  SK Gaming

  

  

  Team heretics

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  MAD Lions KOI

  

  

  G2 Esports

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  obsessed

  

  

  BDS

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  GIANTX

  

  

  Carmine Corp

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2024 LEC Regular Season Standings