LoL Worlds 2023 Quarterfinals Results - Day 3 JDG vs KT

JDG vs KT Games Overview

Game 1

The first game of the series started with an explosive 2v2 on top lane as JDG secured First Blood, but Cuzz was able to equalize the kills. A skirmish around Herald resulted in an equal 1 for 1 trade with BDD slowly starting to scale up his deadly Akali. Both teams seem equally matched as we might expect a very close series just like the match between BLG and GEN. Following a messy fight on the bot lane, Aiming grabbed his first kill as Kiin secured the first tower of the game as well.

A brutal teamfight going in the favor of KT as Lehends' Lulu is the difference maker in saving his carries in crucial moments. A resounding gold lead of 5K is further cementing KT's control over the game as the LCK 3rd seed is looking very confident in the first match. A stellar performance by Bdd as KT secured the firstBaron and grabbed three more kills. From a balanced gamestate, KT were able to quickly take control and finish the game in under 30 minutes leading the series 1-0.

Game 2

KT is going strong in the second game as Cuzz was able to secure First Blood onto knight. JDG strike back as they secure the first drake and pick up a kill onto KT's jungler. The LPL 1st seed are winning the early game skirmishes, but KT were able to get their second drake as 369's Aatrox might prove a formidable opponent in future teamfights. An absolute massacre around Herald as knight's Neeko landed a 4-man ultimate resulting in a clean ace for JDG. 

JDG simply running over KT this game as MISSING's Rakan is an absolute menace denying any effective engage on the side of the LCK team. With an almost 10K gold lead, JDG got Baron and are looking to ending the game in a stylish manner showing that they are here to fight. With the series now tied 1-1, both teams will need to be able to handle the pressure or face elimination. 

Game 3

A change of pace as the lack of aggressive plays shows that both teams are looking into chasing teamfight opportunities in the mid game, as JDG secure the first drake of the game. As JDG secured Herald, a great dive on top lane landed the first kill of the game to KT as Kiin's Jax might be able to snowball into relevancy quite faster than in the first game of the Bo5 series.

A great flank from Aatrox further pushed JDG's advantage over KT as they were able to land two kills and secure dragon soul point. Cuzz's mistake cost KT the dragon as Ruler was able to shred through the frontline and secure cloud soul. A great pick onto Kiin led to a decisive ace against KT as JDG were able to take down the Nexus and reach match point in the series leading 2-1.

Game 4

An explosive early game as a skirmish errupted around the bot lane jungle and invade on the side of KT as both ADC secured their first kills. A great rotation from KT secured them the first Rifgt Herald as the pressure around mid lane is continuing to build with Kanavi's Lee Sin suffering from Cuzz's Vi jungle invades. A great fight for KT around Herald allowed them to start taking control of the game as Lee Sin has been struggling to farm his camps due to Vi's constant jungle pressure. 

An amazing flank by MISSING got JDG a crucial pick onto Bdd as KT strike back in the top lane by landing two kills in response. A massive shift of pace with the LCK 3rd seed grabbing control of the game and establishing a 3K gold lead. A surprise ultimate by knight caught KT off guard as JDG were able to take over the gamestate and secure their first Baron. With the gold dead even for both teams, the next teamfight will be do or die to determine the outcome of the game.

A messy pick onto knight stopped any chances for KT to claim their own Baron as the destroyed bot lane inhibitor was too much of a threat. A very close siege led JDG to victory securing their spot in the Semifinals and eliminating KT from the tournament in a 3-1 series.