OPL Claim Victory in Rift Rivals Bout

The first of the Rift Rival tournaments has concluded, with the OPL claiming victory over SEA and LJL with a hard fought battle. The three way battle ultimately concluded in Oceania’s favor after the Japanese LJL fell out of the competition early, leaving the OPL and SEA regions to duke it out.

The first day of action saw the LJL fall behind their opponents early, as the OPL and the SEA finished 2-1, while the LJL finished 1-2. The second day proved to be one of OPL dominance, as they swept all four of their games, while the SEA claimed victory over the LJL. The final day of the group stage saw the OPL and LJL pick up two wins apiece while the SEA could only pick up a single. The total results of the group stage saw the OPL walk away with 8 wins, the SEA claim 4 wins, and the LJL picking up just 3 wins, meaning that the knockout stage would be a contest between the OPL and SEA regions.

The knockout finals would prove to be highly exciting games between the best teams the SEA and OPL regions had to offer. The first match saw SEA take an early lead as Mineski claimed victory over the Dire Wolves. Game two swung in the OPL’s favor though, with Legacy Esports picking up the win against Ascension Gaming, while game three saw The Chiefs Esports Club claiming victory over the Kuala Lumpur Hunters. The final bout of the day between Team Mineski and The Chiefs Esports Club would go the way of Oceania, leaving the OPL as the best in region for this Rift Rivals showdown.

For more Rift Rivals action from this weekend, check out the results from the first day of competition between the North American and European LCS, here.