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In the world of esports, the 2022 League of Legends World Championship will forever be remembered for the rise of an underdog – Team DRX.
Entering the tournament as the lowest seeded team from the LCK region, DRX defied expectations and left the competition as legends. Their journey to the top was nothing short of remarkable.
The road to Worlds began with a nail-biting Regional Finals against SANDBOX Gaming. Despite the pressure, DRX emerged victorious, securing the last LCK seed and a ticket to the global stage.
In the Play-In Stage, DRX showcased their skills, executing a flawless run and advancing directly to the Group Stage. In the Group Stage, they topped their group after a thrilling tiebreaker against Rogue, securing the first seed position.
The Knockout Stage presented even tougher challenges. DRX initially seemed at risk of early elimination, but they rallied to reverse sweep EDward Gaming in their quarterfinals match. This momentum carried them through the semifinals, where they defeated Gen.G Esports 3-1.
In a closely contested Grand Finals, DRX faced the favoured team T1. The series was back-and-forth, but DRX ultimately emerged victorious, taking the final game to claim the championship title.
This victory was historic, as DRX became the first 4th seeded team from a region to win the World Championship. Their resilience and determination throughout the tournament solidified their place in League of Legends esports history.
In summary, DRX's 2022 Worlds run was marked by:
- Qualifying as the lowest seed through Regional Finals.
- A flawless Play-In Stage performance.
- Winning the group stage through a tiebreaker.
- Overcoming EDward Gaming via reverse sweep in the Knockouts.
- Defeating Gen.G in the semifinals.
- Winning the Grand Finals against the powerhouse T1.
- Becoming the first 4th seeded regional team to become World Champions.
DRX's inspiring underdog story will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable moments in League of Legends esports history.
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- The success of Team DRX in the 2022 League of Legends World Championship has opened doors for other underdog teams in the world of esports, inspiring them to push through their own battles and make history, much like the captivating narratives shown in movies-and-tv series such as SCREENLAND.
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