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2019-04-14 15:00:00
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G2 Esports vs Origen

2019-04-14 14:55:06Posted by Petar

After three months of non stop action, we've finally come to the very end of the 2019 LEC Spring Split. The finals are being held in Rotterdam, and it is a clash between two unlikely contenders -- G2 Esports and Origen. Now, while this isn't a shocking state of affairs, it is still a somewhat unexpected outcome.

After all, who would have thought that Fnatic would have such a big fall from grace? They reached Top 2 at the 2018 World Championship and have looked downright spectacular regardless of opponent and meta. Not giving them full benefit of the doubt coming into the inaugural LEC franchised split would've been complete madness, and yet here we are.

At the brink of a finals match-up that no one really saw coming -- even though it's between two exceptional, veteran-studded roster. Fortunately, even though this isn't what expected -- or wanted, even -- we should still be in for one heck of a ride. Sure, a fight between Fnatic and G2 would've been much more entertaining. It would build a much greater and more engaging narrative, especially with Caps' recent departure. But alas, it was not meant to be.

Instead, we get a repeat of the playoff quarterfinals, and that, in itself, is not particularly exciting nor does it build a ton of hype. After all, G2 Esports completely outclassed Origen at will, and it wasn't even a semi-competitive Best of 5. It was like a clash between one of the best teams in the region and a middle of the pack gatekeeper. Origen were simply unable to handle the sheer mechanical prowess and in-game shot calling that G2 Esports brought to the table. They were somewhat even in game one, but once G2 found their groove, they toyed with Origen across the board.

It was an anti-climactic clash for sure, especially considering the fact that both teams ended at the very top of the region once the regular portion of the split came to an end. How can a fight between two teams at the top of their game be so one-sided, so quick and, frankly, boring? It made little sense, although Origen didn't look like their old selves either.

They were passive. Staggeringly reactive what G2 was doing, and above all unwilling to make the first move regardless of the state of the game. Even if they had a small lead, they were unwilling to further snowball it and create momentum. Against a team that is as aggressive, capable, and carnivorous as G2, having such a tame pace and being so reactive is literally the worst thing a team can do. Not slowing down their tempo and not countering how they want to play the game is basically just rolling over and surrendering.

Finally, G2 Esports don't need a big opening in order to capitalize or to close out the game. Far from it. Give them an inch and they'll take a mile. Make one misstep and you'll be punished tenfold. Make one bad engage, and the Baron could be theirs. That's a rather thankless state of affairs, but it's what Origen will have to go through if they want to become LEC champions.

It's so hard giving them the benefit of the doubt after they were outclassed to such a degree. They were manhandled from game one and it didn't look like a fight between top top teams.

And yet one one's really predicting another 3-0 this time around. Why is that?

Origen's Best of 5 against Fnatic yesterday was an absolute masterclass -- and no one saw it coming. They entered the series without a lot of hype and were still able to completely decimate Fnatic through all facets of play. Fnatic wanted to be cheeky and went for the Sona + Taric bottom duo -- but Origen was prepared. Perhaps that's even an understatement. They locked in Varus and Blitzcrank, with Zed for Nukeduck, and proceeded to outclass the defending champions.

In a way, they did to Fnatic what was done to them by G2 Esports. They were so exceptionally strong, so cohesive, in-sync, and always at the right place at the right time. No one slacked off either -- each and every player carried his fair share of the weight. Kold was all over the map, enabling his laners and getting his carries ahead. Nukeduck was exceptional in all three of their wins, but it was their bottom lane duo -- a lane no one really thought would have the advantage -- that created their own leads and completely demolished Rekkles and Hylissang regardless of the champions they went for.

Patrik and Mithy's impact in the game was absolutely spectacular, and it was their play that pushed Origen over the finish line time and time again. Mithy, in particular, was on fire -- and that's not something that anyone expected, seeing how he was slumping over the last year and a half. His Blitzcrank, Tahm Kench and Taric play were absolutely spotless.

As a whole, when everything was on the line, Origen stepped up big time and that's not something they were able to do against G2 Esports just a week prior. The fact that they not only read Fnatic from start to finish but also improved in a week's time and worked on their issues is worthy of the highest praise. They found their issues and fixed them far quicker than anyone had expected, and it allowed them to put on a clinic against one of the best teams in the history of the region.

Their flexibility and willingness to play a wide variety of team comps and strategies could be the most important thing against G2 Esports -- given that they play a couple of perfect games, which is, obviously, never an easy task, especially not against a giant like G2. If they can match G2's craziness -- both in the draft and in the game as well -- then they actually have a chance to upset the status quo (once again). The problem is, even with all of their clean macro and team cohesion, they're not as capable nor as talented as the former "kings of Europe". They're not as mechanically gifted or unhinged in the game -- they're not willing to put everything on the line in just a single play have faith in their own play.

It's hard to blame them, as well. They're up against what is the best and most stacked League of Legends roster in Europe's history. That's saying something, seeing how we've had a fair share of super teams over the years. Whatever they can come out with, G2 Esports should have an answer. And finally, G2 won't be as one-dimensional or as stubborn as Fnatic was. They have far more flexible players in each and every role, and they can flex around in the draft for hours on end.

How can one prepare for a team that is capable of pulling anything off and attaining success? How does one approach such a staggering challenge, one that is so much more layered than Fnatic, so much more aggressive and capable? Not to mention the fact that there are no rookies within G2's five-man line-up. They're all veterans with ample mental fortitude and grit. They've already played on the biggest of stages and should be more than capable of taking Origen down.

They're so close to reclaiming their LEC throne and it would mean a ton to each and every one of them -- in fact, they have the right to claim it as well. Caps already has multiple titles as does Perkz, but Mikyx, Wunder and especially Jankos have all been playing for so long, and have endured countless meta shifts and team changes in hopes to finally lift the LEC throne. They have never had such a big chance at attaining success. They're hours away from becoming champions and it's their time to shine.

We're going with G2 Esports on this one, although it could, in theory, be a lot closer than most people expect. Origen are deceptively strong right now and they definitely want a chance at redemption after their one-sided beatdown a week ago. Either way, we should be in for one heck of a Spring Split finale.

GamePickBookmakerOddsStakeResult
G2 Esports Betway 1.30 8 Win

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