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MVK Esports concluded their Worlds journey with a disappointing 0-3 loss to Karmine Corp, leaving jungler Lê “SanSan” Quốc Khánh pondering what could have been. Speaking with Sheep Esports, the 19-year-old shared his thoughts on the series, his first international appearance, and his aspirations to face stronger adversaries in future competitions. MVK faced defeat in both Play-In matchups against KC, ending with a combined 0-6 record.
A challenging conclusion following victories over FURIA
The team’s elimination came after MVK triumphed in two best-of-five series during the Play-In phase, notably securing back-to-back wins against Brazil’s FURIA. SanSan viewed these victories as significant accomplishments for a squad he believed had been underestimated throughout the tournament. Despite the final outcome against KC, MVK’s performance against FURIA added a positive note to their campaign: a testament to their resilience before their journey came to an end.
Karmine Corp clinched the sole spot in the Swiss Stage by defeating MVK. This outcome marked the end of a challenging period for the Vietnamese team, who had to overcome FURIA before earning a rematch against KC. MVK’s successful encounters with FURIA set the stage for the pivotal showdown with Karmine Corp.
SanSan’s opportunity amidst complexity
SanSan explained that starting Gury was a strategic decision due to his longstanding partnership with MVK throughout the year. He also mentioned that Coach Lê “SofM” Quang Duy intended for him to participate in a fourth game of the KC series, but MVK’s 0-3 defeat prevented that scenario from unfolding.
Notably, in another instance during MVK’s encounter with KC, a report from Sheep Esports indicated that SanSan replaced Gury in Game 2. This substitution occurred separately from SanSan’s comments on the subsequent 0-3 series, where he expressed regret over missing an additional opportunity to compete against KC, rather than disputing his previous face-offs against the team.
Reflecting on his debut at Worlds, SanSan described it as a moment of joy, while expressing a desire to engage with stronger international opponents in future competitions. He looks forward to returning to the global stage and hopes that fans will remember his performance at the tournament. Although MVK’s journey has ended, SanSan anticipates future opportunities, while Karmine Corp advances to the Swiss Stage.
A debut marks just the beginning
For SanSan, the victories against FURIA and his inaugural appearance at Worlds stand out as the highlights of the campaign, despite the setback against KC that concluded MVK’s run. With KC securing the sole passage to the Swiss Stage, MVK’s tournament came to a close after their second encounter with the team. Karmine Corp’s decisive 3-0 victory over MVK determined the advancing team.
Looking ahead, SanSan’s primary goal is clear: to earn more opportunities on the international stage and challenge himself against tougher adversaries. As a player in the early stages of his career, his debut at Worlds marked a significant milestone, with the missed opportunities against KC serving as motivation for future engagements.