Summary:
- Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) and G2 Esports have officially qualified for the Knockout Stage of the League of Legends World Championship 2025.
- HLE moved forward after a clean 2–0 victory against CTBC Flying Oyster (CFO), while G2 Esports defeated FlyQuest (FLY) in a close 2–1 series.
- The next team to qualify from Round 4 will be decided in the match between Gen.G and Top Esports (TES) on October 23, 2025.
Hanwha Life Esports (HLE) and G2 Esports have officially moved on to the Knockout Stage after winning their key matches in Round 4 of the Swiss Stage. These victories secured their third wins of the tournament, joining KT Rolster and Anyone’s Legend as the first teams to qualify for the Top 8 at Worlds 2025. Here’s a recap of the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage series between HLE vs. CFO and G2 vs. FLY.
HLE Defeat CTBC Flying Oyster 2–0
In the first match, HLE went up against CTBC Flying Oysters (CFO) from the LCP region. HLE are known for being one of the most consistent and powerful teams in the world, but CFO had already surprised everyone in this tournament. They even defeated T1 in a best-of-one match during Round 2, sending the defending champions to the 1–1 bracket. Because of that, many people expected this matchup to be very close and full of action.
Both games definitely delivered on excitement and intense gameplay, but the series wasn’t as close as fans predicted. HLE defeated CFO 2–0 to secure their spot in the Knockout Stage. Here’s a quick look at how both games unfolded.
Game 1
Timing made all the difference in Game 1 of this Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 4 match, and HLE showed great patience. They started the game slowly but gained control in the late stages thanks to their mid-laner Zeka, who played Azir exceptionally well. CFO tried to stay ahead with early fights and good map control, but one well-timed teamfight near Baron Nashor changed everything. HLE made the right moves at the perfect moment, turned the game around, and claimed the win.
Game 2
Similarly, Game 2 started strong for CFO, who controlled the map early and took key objectives. But as the game went on, HLE’s patience and decision-making paid off again. Their team composition allowed them to dive past CFO’s tanks and target their main damage dealer, Doggo, early in every fight. Without him, CFO couldn’t fight back, and HLE closed out the series with another clean win.
G2 Esports End Their Losing Streak vs NA
Western fans were bound to be heartbroken in the second match as the top seeds from EU and NA faced each other. In the end, it was the European side that came out on top. G2 Esports defeated FlyQuest 2–1 in an exciting and hard-fought series.
This victory not only sent G2 to the Knockout Stage but also ended their six-year losing streak against North American teams in best-of matches. Here’s how they went.
Game 1
G2 had a rough start in the first game of the series. FlyQuest came in with an aggressive game plan, punishing G2’s mistakes and taking full control of the map. The North American squad used their advantage to win the first game confidently.
Game 2
However, G2 bounced back in Game 2, changing their team composition and focusing on early fights. Toplaner BrokenBlade and support Yike moved differently this game, being the key to their early game pressure. G2’s improved coordination helped them secure key objectives, and they tied the series 1–1.
Game 3
Game 3 was all about G2’s mid-laner, Caps, who took control of the match right from the start. Using one of his best champions, Orianna, he led every teamfight and kept FlyQuest on the back foot. G2’s jungler, SkewMond, also surprised everyone by picking Dr. Mundo, which fit perfectly with their team strategy. With this, G2 finally broke their “NA curse” and advanced to the Knockout Stage with a 2–1 record.
What’s Next in Round 4
The Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 4 is far from over, and HLE and G2 are only the first two teams to advance from this round. On October 23, the last Round 4 qualification match will decide whether it’s Gen.G or Top Esports that joins the Knockout Stage qualifiers we have so far.
For CFO and FLY, their journey doesn’t end here. They drop to the 2-2 bracket in Round 5, where they will face the winners of the Round 4 elimination (1-2) matches. Here’s the full Round 4 schedule.
Conclusion
After the Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage wins from HLE and G2 in Round 4, every match now feels more intense than ever. It’s just the first day of the qualification and elimination rounds, but the pressure is already sky-high. With the final Swiss Stage games coming up, only a few spots in the Knockout Stage are left. Which teams do you think will claim the last four spots?
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