The Golden Guardians have made a huge upset in the LCS Spring Playoffs by knocking out the North American GOATs, Team SoloMid, in a thrilling best-of-five series. The Golden Guardians, who finished the regular season in sixth place, were not expected to make it past the first round of the playoffs, let alone take down one of the most successful teams in North American League of Legends history.
Team SoloMid, or TSM, has won six LCS championships and has been a dominant force in North American League of Legends since its inception. However, this year’s TSM roster has struggled to find consistency, with star player Søren “Bjergsen” Bjerg taking on the role of head coach mid-season. Despite this, TSM was still considered a favorite to make it deep into the playoffs.
The Golden Guardians, on the other hand, have been a team on the rise. Led by veteran mid-laner Greyson “Goldenglue” Gilmer and rookie jungler Can “Closer” Çelik, the team has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season but has also struggled with consistency. However, in their playoff match against TSM, the Golden Guardians played with confidence and aggression, taking control of the series from the start.
In game one, the Golden Guardians dominated TSM from start to finish, with Closer’s aggressive playmaking setting the tone for the rest of the team. In game two, TSM fought back and took a commanding lead, but the Golden Guardians refused to give up and mounted an impressive comeback to tie up the series. Game three was another dominant performance from the Golden Guardians, with Goldenglue’s LeBlanc wreaking havoc on TSM’s backline.
TSM managed to win game four to force a decisive game five, but it was the Golden Guardians who came out on top in the end. In a tense and back-and-forth game, the Golden Guardians made a crucial teamfight win in the late game to secure the victory and knock TSM out of the playoffs.
The Golden Guardians’ victory over TSM is a huge accomplishment for the team and a sign that they are a force to be reckoned with in North American League of Legends. It also marks the end of an era for TSM, who will miss out on the LCS finals for the first time in six years.
The Golden Guardians will now face off against FlyQuest in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the finals to face either Cloud9 or Evil Geniuses. While the Golden Guardians are still considered underdogs, their victory over TSM has shown that they are capable of taking down even the most dominant teams in North America. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if they can continue their impressive run and make it all the way to the finals.
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