In the first match in bracket 2-2, Weibo Gaming (WBG) came back to defeat Dplus KIA 2-1. Accordingly, WBG will be the next team to enter the quarterfinals and the LCK region will only have 3 representatives in the next round.
In game 1, DK played first on the blue side and used a strong lane pressure lineup with Rumble - LeBlanc - Kalista, while WBG prioritized strong fights with the Nocturne - Orianna duo. In the early stages, WBG took the lead with great pressure from the bottom lane to win the first tower but DK quickly equalized the gap. 25 minutes, DK attacked Baron and won the goal.
World Finals 2024: Comeback to defeat Dplus KIA, Weibo Gaming reach the quarterfinals - Photo: Riot Games
However, DK could not take advantage of the buff and the difference between the two sides remained balanced. At minute 30, DK won Wind Dragon but WBG took the mid laner. Just 2 minutes later, DK won the mid lane fight and claimed his second Baron. The two sides continued to struggle until the 42nd minute, DK won the decisive fight at Baron, defeating 4 people and ending the game, taking a 1-0 lead.
In game 2, WBG switched to the blue side and selected the trio Gnar - Yone - Ezreal. Meanwhile, DK is aiming for a total fight with Nocturne - Aurora. WBG showed dominance after the first phase when creating a difference of up to 3,000 coins. After that, WBG continued to push DK's tower to increase the difference. At 23 minutes, Lucid was defeated and WBG easily won Baron. Taking advantage of this buff, WBG pushed DK's two flanks before destroying the main house in the 29th minute, equalizing the score 1-1.
Entering the deciding game, DK returned to the blue side and chose a strong team fight with Gragas - Yone - Miss Fortune. Meanwhile, WBG picked mid laner Aurora and ADC Ezreal for Light. WBG continued to show dominance when they soon pushed DK's upper wing.
After that, WBG continued to control the match until the 26th minute, DK defeated Dragon but Moham was defeated. Thereby, WBG won Baron and increased the gap to 6,000 money. At 33 minutes, DK won Baron but lost 3 people, WBG entered the main house and won, setting the score 2-1.