This outcome was widely predicted by fans and experts. Even before the LCP finals week began, the championship was considered almost certainly CFO's. Since the inception of LCP earlier this year, the Flying Oysters consecutively won both the LCP 2025 Season Kickoff and the LCP 2025 Mid-Season. Their victory at Tien Son Sports Palace, Da Nang, completed a hat trick for them in the inaugural season of the Asia-Pacific regional tournament.

TSW couldn't pull off an upset against their formidable opponents. Photo: Quynh Tran

TSW couldn't pull off an upset against their formidable opponents. Photo: Quynh Tran

In the playoffs, CFO also demonstrated their prowess as a top team, overcoming all opponents, including a 3-1 victory against their familiar rivals, PSG Talon, in the upper bracket final.

In the first game, CFO quickly imposed their familiar control-oriented playstyle, constantly exploiting TSW's movement errors to widen the gap. The Vietnamese representatives tried to turn the tables, but the significant power difference forced them to concede defeat after over 30 minutes, trailing 0-1.

In the second game, TSW changed tactics with more aggressive champion selections for their jungle and mid lane, but they still couldn't capitalize on their initial advantage. A crucial team fight near the Dragon pit allowed CFO to wipe out their opponents, secure the Baron, and cleanly finish the game, bringing the score to 2-0.

TSW fans were disappointed to witness their team's flawed team fights. Photo: Quynh Tran

TSW fans were disappointed to witness their team's flawed team fights. Photo: Quynh Tran

The pressure to win led TSW to a hasty start in game three, pushing aggressively from the beginning and securing first blood with three kills after 5 minutes. Top laner Pun, who had just been subbed in, made a mark with excellent plays using Sion.

However, CFO's composure in defense and precise execution by their AD carry and mid laner turned the tide. Most notably, mid laner HongQ outplayed TSW's jungler Hizto in a one-on-one duel. Despite being at a disadvantage, HongQ dodged two abilities and took down his opponent. After over 30 minutes, the Taiwanese representatives destroyed TSW's nexus, concluding the best-of-five series with a decisive 3-0 victory.

Before thousands of spectators at Tien Son Sports Palace, the LCP 2025 championship affirmed CFO's status as one of the strongest teams in the region. Meanwhile, despite finishing as runners-up, TSW's journey to the finals and valiant performance against top opponents left a positive impression and a sense of pride for Vietnamese fans.

The first LCP Finals held in Da Nang concluded in an exciting atmosphere. The tournament not only determined the champion and world championship qualifiers but also symbolized the progress of Vietnamese Esports on the international stage.

Thy An