The French teams returned to action last night on the first day of Week 9 of the LFL Spring Split 2024. After the win against TDS, Vitality.B secured their place for the playoffs, when the last place for these qualifiers will be played between. Solari and Gentle Mates.
Another very intense day
The 2024 LFL Spring Split has reached the ninth and final week of the regular season, marking the end of rematches and the final call for teams aspiring to qualify for the playoffs. With four teams already qualified, the stakes are high for the remaining five teams who are still fighting for the two available spots, turning every match into a real duel for survival. This final week of competition promises to be intense and full of twists and turns, with each team willing to do anything to secure their place in the sun or, at the very least, end the season with respect.
At the top of the rankings, BDS Academy has a total of 13 victories to just 3 defeats, guaranteeing a dominant position and direct qualification for the EMEA Masters. Behind him, with 11 wins, Carmine Corp Blue also cements his place in the top 2 and EM. The race for 3rd place is tight between Team GO and BK ROG, both looking for distinction in this final stage. The 5th placed teams, Solari and Vitality.B both hope to tip the scales in their favor to keep their playoff hopes alive. Gentle Mats, in 7th place with 7 wins against 9 losses, is not out of the race just yet, but will have to absolutely shine to keep his chances intact. For their part, Gameward and Team du Sud are 8th with 6 wins, and Aegis, trailing with just 3 wins, will be looking to end their season on a positive note, even though their hopes of qualification are now dim.
BDS Academy unstoppable
The match between BDS Academy and Team GO got off to a flying start with a very aggressive strategy from BDS right from the first minute, an approach that allowed them to gain a quick advantage in terms of gold. However, GO was quick to respond, using collisions to close the gap. Additionally, she took control of the first dragon. BDS were able to gain momentum before the twentieth minute, and extended their lead thanks to a series of plays. GO showed resilience, marked his presence in team fights and highlighted some weaknesses in BDS maneuvers. A turning point in the game was BDS getting the first Nashor, who also topped the Dragon Race. This increased his lead in terms of gold, and allowed him to increase pressure on GO. Eventually, BDS closed out the game in 36 minutes for their 11th straight win.
Heading to the playoffs for Vitality.Bee, end of adventure for TDS
In a crucial meeting for both teams, Vitality.Bee faced Team du Sud in a match where every action mattered to qualify for the playoffs. The start of the game was marked by intensity and plenty of action, with Vitality quickly taking advantage in terms of gold thanks to an efficient opening game, although TDS secured the first two dragons. Despite the pressure imposed by Vitality, TDS was able to find openings by taking advantage of opposing mistakes to score some kills and claim the third Dragon 18 minutes into the game.
The game turned into a frenetic series of twists and turns with each team getting chances to go ahead. BKR, regaining the advantage, secured Sol and several kills. However, Solari continued to fight, proving his tenacity by collecting another Nashor, and kept the pressure on his opponent. The next few minutes were marked by a series of intense and unpredictable team battles, with both teams putting up extraordinary performances that kept the spectators in suspense. Despite the uncertainty hanging over the outcome of the match, BK ROG finally managed to break Soleri’s defense in the final encounter in the 44th minute. This victorious team fight opened the doors to Solari Base, allowing him to end the game with a well-deserved victory.
Carmine Corp Blue in Steamroller mode
In the 4th match of the day, KC quickly set the pace, drawing first blood and building a lead of over 3k gold before reaching the 15 minute mark. KC’s control of the game was almost complete from the start, with a commanding presence. Control over the opposing jungle and all neutral objectives, thus emphasizing its superiority. This dominance turned into an overwhelming lead of 7k gold in 20 minutes, putting M8 in a very difficult position. Despite a brief lapse in the 25th minute, where Carmine Corp lost a team fight, potentially allowing M8 to get back into the game with the first Nashor capture, Carmine Corp relented and quickly remedied the situation. With a quick and efficient response, KC repulsed M8, secured Nashor for themselves, and extended their lead to over 10k gold in the 27th minute. KC tore through the M8 defense, methodically destroying everything in its path to win the game.
Gentlemen don’t have their fortunes in their hands
At the end of this day of competition, the qualification table for the playoffs has become clear, in which vitality. The bee is emerging alongside the leading quartet. This leaves us with the exciting suspense of the final available playoff spot, currently coveted by Solari and the Gentle Mets. The Solari, sitting with an 8-9 record, have a decisive advantage over their direct rival the Gentle Mets, who have a 7-10 record. This situation puts Soleri in a strong position, as a victory in their next match against Vitality. The B’s would guarantee them a place in the playoffs regardless of the other team’s results. In the event of a Solari loss and if Gentle Mets win their match, the latter will qualify, M8 are 2-0 against Solari.
Schedule and Results for Week 9 of the LFL
Wednesday 13 March
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finish
Team GO
BDS Academy
regular season
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finish
life force.fly
South team
regular season
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finish
Solari
BK ROG Esports
regular season
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finish
Carmine Corp Blue
Gentle fellows
regular season
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finish
Game word
Aegis
regular season
Thursday 14 March
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finish
BK ROG Esports
Aegis
regular season
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finish
Game word
Carmine Corp Blue
regular season
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At 8:00 p.m.
South team
BDS Academy
regular season
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At 9:00 PM.
Solari
life force.fly
regular season
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10:00 p.m
Gentle fellows
Team GO
regular season
2024 LFL Regular Season Standings
| order | teams | victories | Defeat |
| 1 | Team BDS Academy (Qualification) | 14 | 3 |
| 2 | Carmine Corp Blue (Qualified) | 13 | 5 |
| 3 | BK ROG Esports (Qualified) | 11 | 7 |
| 4 | Team GO (Qualified) | 9 | 8 |
| – | vitality.bee (qualified) | 9 | 8 |
| 6 | Solari | 8 | 9 |
| 7 | Gentle fellows | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | GameWord (Destroyed) | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Team du Sud (Elimination) | 6 | 11 |
| 10 | Aegis (elimination) | 3 | 15 |