Top Esports pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Bilibili Gaming on Thursday, October 29, securing a 3-1 finish and an automatic quarterfinals spot. BLG, favored with 80% of predictions, drops to 2-2 and faces a must-win final match.
Overcoming the Stand-In Handicap
TES entered the series without their starting top laner, Cheng ZUIAN, who couldn't travel to the United States. This unexpected void made the upset even more impressive, as TES outplayed heavily favored BLG despite the roster disadvantage.
BLG's Unexpected Struggle
The LPL runners-up came to Worlds as one of the tournament favorites after going 2-0 over TES in LPL Split 3. That dominance didn't translate to the international stage, leaving BLG at 2-2 with everything to lose in their next match.
Saturday Showdown
TES has secured their quarterfinals ticket. BLG must now win their final Swiss match to advance at 3-2. The conclusion of Swiss Stage on Saturday, October 31, will determine which three teams join TES in the playoffs.