HLE and KC Dominate First Stand 2025 Day 3 with Clean Sweeps and Fearless Drafting
Day three of First Stand 2025 delivered explosive action as Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) and Karmine Corp (KC) secured decisive 2-0 victories against their respective opponents.
HLE dominated CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO) in two quick matches, lasting just 23 and 27 minutes. Their impressive performance featured unconventional picks like Vladimir, Nidalee, and Zed in game two, demonstrating their deep champion pool and strategic flexibility. Peanut's aggressive Vi play in game one and Delight's game-changing Rell engagement in game two were particular highlights.
KC fans cheering with signs
Karmine Corp finally showed their LEC championship form, securing their first international win by defeating Top Esports (TES). KC's victory came through superior team coordination and strategic play, with Yike's Skarner and Targamas' Karma controlling game one, while Vladi's Yone roams proved decisive in game two.
Peanut's Game 1 Vi Performance Stats
Key takeaways:
- HLE remains undefeated and looks dominant with their versatile champion pool
- KC revived their tournament hopes with a crucial victory
- Tomorrow's matches: CFO vs Team Liquid and KC vs HLE
Tournament crowd watching First Stand event
The tournament continues tomorrow with CFO seeking redemption against Team Liquid, while KC faces their biggest challenge yet against the tournament favorites, HLE.
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