Dplus KIA Head Coach Kim Dae-ho Blames Communication Breakdown for Comeback Loss to KT
Dplus KIA head coach Kim Dae-ho (known as 'C-Mac') has attributed his team's 0-3 loss to KT Rolster in the LCK Playoffs Round 1 primarily to a critical mistake in the second set, despite a late comeback attempt.
The match took place at the LCK Arena on August 30th. Analysts had predicted a decisive victory for Dplus KIA, expecting a scoreline of 14-0, but the result was a surprising defeat that relegated them to the loser's bracket against BNK FearX.
Kim Dae-ho expressed deep regret over the outcome, stating that while they made reasonable choices, their execution lacked composure. He specifically highlighted an incident in the top lane involving the inhibitor as a pivotal moment where the team rushed and failed to maintain their usual standard.
The coach also pointed out that despite having winning opportunities against KT's early bans, player Choi Si-woo struggled with difficult matchups. Furthermore, he criticized the timing of picks like Kayle, Bard, and Xin Zhao, noting they were outperformed by opponents' choices such as Irelia, Nautilus, and Zilean.
While the team showed promise in lane trades, Kim Dae-ho emphasized that they need to improve their macro play on the Teleport side. He concluded by promising to address these communication and execution issues to bounce back in future matches.
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