RESULTS: Fnatic Defeat Vitality to Ensure Their First Place Spot

The European League of Legends Championship Series is so close right now, that any movement from the top teams is considered dramatic. Vitality came into this match knowing that a victory could potentially place them in a tied position for first place, while Fnatic were looking to become the only ten win team in the EU LCS so far.

Fnatic struck first, claiming first blood barely a minute into the game. Vitality struck back hard however, taking down Fnatic mid laner Rasmus “Caps” Winther in back-to-back ganks. When Fnatic attempted to launch an assault in the bot lane, Vitality quickly responded, taking down three members of Fnatic before moving to secure the first Dragon of the match. A rapid succession of Vitality objectives followed, as they stormed the map to build as much of a lead as possible.

Vitality managed to build quite a gold lead, though Fnatic was able to respond, with jungler Mads “Broxah” Brock-Pedersen stealing away the Baron from Fnatic, and using this power to stabilize the gold difference. With this extra pushing strength, Fnatic was able to siege the base of Vitality, cracking open their defences to destroy several turrets and an inhibitor, while also taking down several members of Vitality. The second Baron would not be stolen, as Vitality managed to secure it cleanly before making their own siege upon the base of Fnatic. After destroying some infrastructure, Vitality withdrew to secure the Elder Dragon, before returning to attack once more.

The game seemed poised on a knifes edge, as both teams traded inhibitors and kills, before Fnatic was able to once again secure the Baron, setting up for a large team fight at the next Elder Dragon. Vitality seemed to be set to hold off Fnatic, though Broxah was able to weave his magic once more to jump in and steal it away, leaving Vitality exposed to a Fnatic attack. A running battle ensued as Fnatic pushed into the base of Vitality, quickly crushing their last defence and ending the game to retain their first place spot.

For more action from the EU LCS, check out how H2K proved that bottom tier teams are still to be feared, and for more on when these teams are facing off again, check out the Official Schedule page, here.