RESULTS: Fnatic Claim Their Second Victory to Set up Match Point in Their Championship Match
By Zac Cameron ·
The performance from Fnatic has many asking if this is the long awaited return of the former "Kings of Europe"
With Fnatic again showcasing the power of their team fighting ability, they have taken a two game lead in their series with G2 Esports. Here’s a brief breakdown of the match.
G2 again secured first blood from a top lane gank, though Fnatic did get a return kill in response after sending reinforcements to the top side. Both teams seemed content to safely farm the lanes, though the teams did posture over the first Dragon of the match which was eventually secured by Fnatic.
Fnatic struck at the top lane, diving deep to pick up another kill as they looked to build their lead. As the attention is focused on the top lane, Fnatic picks up another kill in mid as they continue to apply pressure across the map. The teams again clashed in the mid lane, and an extended skirmish ended with another kill for Fnatic. G2s response came in the top lane, landing another kill as they attempt to keep their lanes alive. Another skirmish in the mid lane results in G2 picking up another kill as they force Fnatic to pull back slightly.
With the Baron now on the map, G2 make the call to try and rush it down, and the resulting team fight ends with G2 losing one member to pick up two kills. As Fnatic attempt to catch out isolated members of G2, the reinforcements arrive to make a 1-3 trade in favour of G2. With the power from the Baron buff and the equalised gold score from their kills, G2 finally take the lead in this match, pushing in multiple lanes to apply pressure before pulling back to claim their first Dragon of the match.
Fnatic dive deep in the bot lane to pick up another kill before taking down another turret as they try to keep the score level. With the Baron respawned, the teams clash in the mid lane but withdraw without casualties. The teams again skirmish over control of the Baron area, with Fnatics AD Carry again picking up his second Penta-kill of the series before Fnatic can secure the Baron.
Fnatic push bot side to pick up another Dragon and another kill, forcing G2 to fall back in the face of their assault. Fnatic continue to apply pressure in all three lanes, taking down all the outer turrets before destroying two inhibitors back to back. Rotating to the bot lane, Fnatic destroy the remaining base infrastructure and pick up two more quick kills before focusing the nexus to claim victory in game two.
Another Penta-kill for Rekkles, and another victory for Fnatic as they advance to match point in their Championship battle with G2 Esports. For more on this series, check out the match recap from game 1, and for more League of Legends action, check out the schedule for the NA LCS Finals, here.