T1 vs Gen.G Semifinals Results: Faker Reaches Finals for Third Consecutive Year

The highly anticipated 2024 League of Legends Worlds Semifinals between T1 and Gen.G showcased the best of LCK talent and set the stage for Faker’s quest to reclaim the championship title. The 3-1 series demonstrated T1’s adaptability and resilience, ultimately securing them a spot in the Worlds finals for a third consecutive year.

Game 1

Gen.G, aiming to control the map with strong solo laners, found their plans disrupted by T1’s sharp lane rotations. Although Gen.G responded by securing the Rift Herald, T1’s calculated moves kept the game balanced. At the 23-minute mark, T1 executed a surprise Baron steal, catching Gen.G off-guard. With Chovy caught out and two other Gen.G members taken down, T1 leveraged their lead, establishing map dominance. Their synchronized team play left Gen.G with little chance to recover as T1 clinched the first game.

Game 2

Gen.G struck back in Game 2, capitalizing on a better lane-swap strategy. Canyon’s early sacrifices in jungle positioning set up Gen.G for two kills and early control. With Kindred struggling to scale, T1’s lanes crumbled under Gen.G’s relentless pressure, which they converted into a 27-minute win, ending T1 ADC Gumayusi’s record of consecutive Worlds BO5 wins.

Game 3

T1 shifted momentum in Game 3, countering Gen.G’s early lead. Oner and Faker dominated in skirmishes, overshadowing Gen.G’s jungle-mid duo. At 30 minutes, Gen.G attempted to disrupt T1’s Baron play but fell into T1’s trap. The loss of Gen.G’s ADC marked the turning point, allowing T1 to extend their lead and go up 2-1.

Game 4

Oner’s Skarner controlled Game 4 from the start, putting Gen.G on the defensive. Despite Canyon’s signature Nidalee pick, Gen.G struggled to mount a comeback. Gen.G’s few successful team fights were not enough to overturn T1’s lead. At 32 minutes, Gen.G’s attempt to isolate Oner backfired, leading to a decisive counterattack by T1, who secured four kills and charged down mid-lane to seal the series with a 3-1 victory.

Conclusion

T1’s victory over Gen.G in the Worlds 2024 Semifinals not only reinforced their standing as LCK’s elite but also marked Faker’s return to the finals for a third consecutive year. This matchup served as a testament to Faker’s skill, resilience, and adaptability, as he now aims to bring home another championship.