T1 tops DetonatioN FocusMe for first Worlds win in 708 days

T1’s commanding victory over DetonatioN FocusMe marked their long-awaited Worlds comeback after 708 days away from the championship stage
The legendary LCK organization demonstrated why they remain a global powerhouse with explosive gameplay

Following their absence from the 2020 World Championship, T1 launched their Worlds 2021 campaign with authoritative control against Japan’s representative team.
While facing arguably the group’s least experienced opponent, T1 capitalized perfectly on DFM’s aggressive play-in momentum, turning confidence into vulnerability.

DFM’s early confidence manifested immediately through bottom lane aggression, attempting to leverage Leona’s level-two power spike with proactive engagement.
However, T1’s bot lane instantly established match control by winning the critical early trade, securing first blood for Ryu “Keria” Min-seok’s Yuumi that evolved into persistent game-long pressure.

Transitioning to mid-game phases, Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok and Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon orchestrated complete map dominance.
Their Azir and Talon combination created relentless playmaking opportunities while systematically dismantling DFM’s strategic foundations.

Oner’s Talon evolved into an overwhelming threat when synergized with Keria’s Yuumi support.
This unconventional pairing transformed the assassin into an unstoppable force while the support champion surprisingly outperformed traditional damage carriers.
T1 concluded the match decisively at 20 minutes, achieving the tournament’s second-fastest victory while accumulating a massive 17,000 gold advantage and eliminating every opposing structure.

Can T1 Maintain Momentum Against EDward Gaming’s Championship Caliber?

Advancing toward their critical matchup against LPL champions EDward Gaming, T1 possesses the opportunity to establish tournament authority.
A commanding 2-0 start would significantly strengthen their position for securing advancement to the knockout stages.

EDG represents no minor obstacle, having entered Worlds as legitimate championship contenders.
The Chinese powerhouse demonstrated their credentials by decisively defeating LCS winners 100 Thieves in their opening match.

The Korean and Chinese esports titans collide in day two’s premier matchup, offering crucial insights into both teams’ championship potential.
For teams preparing their strategic approach, our Class Guide provides essential framework analysis similar to evaluating team compositions.

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