Forgot password
Enter the email address you used when you joined and we'll send you instructions to reset your password.
If you used Apple or Google to create your account, this process will create a password for your existing account.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Reset password instructions sent. If you have an account with us, you will receive an email within a few minutes.
Something went wrong. Try again or contact support if the problem persists.
Category:
League of Legends

Excel lock in playoff spot for the first time ever after beating SK Gaming in LEC Spring Split 2022

LEC history was made today.
Image of Cecilia Ciocchetti
Cecilia Ciocchetti
|

Published: Mar 5, 2022 01:46 pm

After seven splits, Excel locked in a spot at the LEC playoffs for the first in the organization’s history and will be moving on to the next stage of the LEC Spring Split 2022. The historic 30-minute win took place against SK Gaming, who won’t advance this split and will have to wait for the Summer Split to reach the European playoffs. 

Recommended Videos

The game started with Excel claiming an early lead by taking first blood and maintaining the gap throughout the game. After the first minutes of a steady and slow-paced game, Excel built an advantage both from kills and from taking the first Herald—which, after being dispatched in the top lane, took down two towers and left only one in defense of SK’s inhibitor. 

After 15 minutes, both teams had one dragon each, but Excel were ahead by three kills and 3,000 in gold. SK responded to that momentum by destroying Excel’s tower in the bot lane. Markoon, however, got the second Herald of the game and used it in the mid lane to open up the map for his team.

After a few fights that furthered Excel’s lead, SK found themselves having to defend their base towers while their opponents moved to the dragon pit to conquer the neutral target again. SK fell one after the other in a teamfight near the dragon pit, opening Excel’s way to the Baron buff.    

SK, however, didn’t give up. After 24 minutes, they scored their first kill of the match on the enemy mid laner, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap of 11,000 gold that separated them from Excel. SK initiated a fight with their opponents in the river in an attempt to stop Excel from gaining another advantage by taking the dragon soul. But a massive flank from Finn’s Gnar caught SK off guard, launching their opponents into the jaws of his teammates. Excel closed the game leaving only two kills and one tower to SK, showing a dominant and consistent playstyle throughout the match.

After a split start that saw them as underdogs on the lower side of the standings and after seven splits and several seventh-place finishes, Excel are confirmed for the 2022 Spring Split playoffs. They will face Fnatic tomorrow before they can begin their climb into the next stage of the European league.

Make sure to follow us on YouTube for more esports news and analysis.

Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy
related content
Author
Image of Cecilia Ciocchetti
Cecilia Ciocchetti
Freelance writer mainly focusing on the League of Legends and VALORANT esports scenes. Sometimes at events interviewing professionals of the scene, from players to the talented people working behind the curtains. You can reach out to me via Twitter.
twitter