Ahead of the decisive matches at the LCP 2025 in Da Nang, Team Secret Whales (TSW) support player Taki and coach Naul discussed their Taiwanese rivals, CFO and PSG Talon. Taki noted prior encounters with both teams in international competitions. However, this time, competing on home turf, he believes TSW has a significant morale boost.
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TSW is the sole Vietnamese representative at the 2025 World Championship. Photo: LCP |
TSW is the sole Vietnamese representative at the 2025 World Championship. Photo: LCP
According to Taki, the two Taiwanese teams share a similar style, boasting strong individual skills and control-oriented gameplay. Naul elaborated on their tactical analysis, stating that both teams excel at punishing mistakes and suffocating opponents with a slow pace. Despite these similarities, their habits, strategies, and rosters differ.
Naul observed that CFO's two top laners provide tactical flexibility, complemented by a stable jungler, Junjia. PSG Talon plays at an even slower pace, emphasizing calculated plays due to their veteran roster. CFO often employs unpredictable strategies, catching opponents off guard, while PSG Talon focuses on controlling the game's flow, preventing any counterattacks or aggressive pushes.
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PSG Talon celebrates a victory during the LCP 2025 qualifiers. Photo: LCP |
PSG Talon celebrates a victory during the LCP 2025 qualifiers. Photo: LCP
Both TSW members consider their home advantage in Da Nang a major asset. Naul emphasized the crowd's support as a morale booster for the younger players. However, he acknowledged the pressure of playing on a large stage for the first time could challenge TSW's relatively inexperienced roster.
TSW must first defeat PSG Talon in the lower bracket final to face CFO in the grand final for the LCP 2025 championship. With the aggressive playstyle characteristic of the VCS region, the Vietnamese team aims to dictate the pace from the start, rather than being drawn into the controlled game favored by their Taiwanese opponents.
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CFO maintains their strong performance throughout the tournament, advancing directly to the LCP 2025 finals. Photo: LCP |
CFO maintains their strong performance throughout the tournament, advancing directly to the LCP 2025 finals. Photo: LCP
The League of Legends Championship Pacific (LCP 2025) is the largest League of Legends tournament held in Da Nang, featuring top teams from the Asia-Pacific region. Launched in 2025 by Riot Games and Carry International, the inaugural season replaces the VCS (Vietnam), PCS (Taiwan), and LJL (Japan) leagues, bringing together eight top teams from Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.
The Finals Weekend will take place at the Tien Son Sports Palace on 20/9-21/9. Tickets for the LCP 2025 finals are available individually and as two-day combos with various benefits. Besides the competition, LCP 2025 also features a cosplay contest and meet-and-greets with players.
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