The League of Legends match between Dplus KIA and G2 Esports at EWC 2026 took place on the 16th at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Dplus KIA emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over G2 Esports, securing second place in the challenging ‘Group of Death’ and advancing to the quarterfinals.
Dplus KIA took an early lead by dominating G2 in Dragon teamfights, establishing a 7-1 kill score and a 6k gold lead by the 14-minute mark. Despite G2’s attempts at aggressive plays, Dplus KIA effectively shut them down and secured the win by controlling objectives and swiftly ending the game. They claimed victory by destroying G2’s Nexus in just 26 minutes.
The match saw G2 catching ‘ShowMaker’s’ Zoe with a three-man mid-lane gank, prompting Dplus KIA to retaliate by targeting ‘Broken Blade’s’ Rumble in the top lane. The game remained closely contested with continuous exchanges between the two teams.
Both teams engaged in intense skirmishes, with DK and G2 each securing one Dragon. While Dplus KIA’s damage dealers showed steady growth, G2’s ‘Caps’ on Sylas exhibited exceptional progress. However, Dplus KIA gained a significant advantage by winning a crucial mid-lane teamfight and neutralizing Sylas.
Despite G2 securing the Baron, Dplus KIA proved superior in the subsequent teamfights, ultimately winning the series 2-0 and progressing to the quarterfinals as the second seed from their group.
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