Nongshim RedForce defeats KIWOOM DRX to advance to LCK Play-In

The match took place at the Grand Seoul arena in Jongno-gu, Seoul. After two consecutive wins, Nongshim RedForce strengthened its position in the standings with 9 wins and 16 losses (+12 difference). Meanwhile, KIWOOM DRX, despite an active performance, could not overcome the resistance of the opponent and finished the season with 7 wins and 18 losses. This loss became the last for the KIWOOM DRX team in the group stage, as DN Supers had already secured a spot in the Play-In.

The first map began with a tense confrontation on the top lane. On the 11th minute, Nongshim RedForce won the fight on the top, gaining initiative. However, on the 22nd minute, the team lost control of the jungles on the bottom lane, losing two players. Despite this, the advantage in objectives allowed Nongshim RedForce to control the game tempo. On the 25th minute, Scout played a key role in the fight on the bottom jungle and helped the team secure Baron.

After acquiring the spirit of the chemical dragon, Nongshim RedForce began pressuring the opponent's base. The team successfully destroyed the bottom tower but the attempt to break through to the top lane ended in a failed battle. After restructuring the composition, Nongshim RedForce won the team fight on the mid at the 32nd minute and took the lead (1-0).

The second map started with an even contest, but Nongshim RedForce managed to take the upper hand through objective control. On the 24th minute, the team won the battle for objectives and then secured Baron. On the bottom lane, Nongshim RedForce achieved a significant advantage, destroying the opponent's bottom tower. On the 28th minute, the team destroyed the mid and top towers of KIWOOM DRX, and on the 30th minute ended the match by suppressing the opponent in the fight for Nexus.