T1’s Journey: The Unofficial Match That Shook the Competitive Scene
Recently, T1 and Gen.G faced off in a BO3 match that can only be described as a spectacle for fans of both teams and the League of Legends community at large, despite T1’s defeat. This match was one of the official games of the fourth round of the HJFGK tournament, which also marks the beginning of T1’s new season.
After T1 made some controversial roster decisions during the LCK Cup 2025, which led to Gumayusi being under constant pressure throughout the season, Gen.G emerged as a strong contender from the top tier of the HJFGK tournament. In fact, Dplus KIA has been performing well since the league’s group stage, while Gen.G continues to grow stronger. As the meta shifts, this team could potentially return to the top ranks of the LCK.
During the match against Gen.G, T1 faced several situations that tested their cohesion, and it was evident that Gumayusi was feeling the pressure. He had been out of the main lineup for nearly three months and had only recently returned to scrims during this period. However, statistics show that Gumayusi’s performance has been among the best in the league’s starting players since the beginning of the LCK season.
Accountability for T1’s Performance
It goes without saying that the blame for T1’s current situation lies with the team management. They are the ones making roster changes that resulted in T1 finishing outside the top 6 in the LCK Cup 2025. It’s also the management’s fault that the main lineup had too little time to practice together, especially since T1 lost Zeus during the 2025 season.
Ultimately, both the players and the fans must bear the burden of the situation, while T1’s coaching staff creates immense pressure by suggesting that “Gumayusi could be benched at any time.” This is entirely unnecessary, especially in a season where there have been too many changes, and any team is ready to capitalize on T1’s vulnerabilities if given the opportunity.
