Lee Jae-ho emerged victorious over Lee Jae-dong with a 3-2 win in the quarterfinals of the AfreecaTV StarCraft League (ASL) Season 21 on the 4th. The intense match took place at the FreecUp Studio in Daechi-dong, Seoul, securing Lee Jae-ho’s spot in the semifinals.
The first set on Match Point saw Lee Jae-ho taking the lead by cleverly utilizing Cloaked Wraiths to defend against Mutalisks. Transitioning into a powerful Bionic army with Science Vessels, he secured a decisive victory over Lee Jae-dong.
Moving on to the second set on Jade, Lee Jae-ho’s strategic play with Wraiths and Bionic units continued to dominate, forcing Lee Jae-dong to adapt his Hydra-Lurker composition to counter the Terran assault.
Despite Lee Jae-dong’s resilient defense in the third set, Lee Jae-ho’s calculated attacks and economic advantage ultimately led to his victory, securing a 2-0 lead in the series.
The fourth set on Polarity showcased a back-and-forth battle between the two players, with Lee Jae-dong leveling the series at 2-2 by capitalizing on Lee Jae-ho’s traditional Bionic play.
In the final fifth set, Lee Jae-ho’s strategic decision to focus on Valkyries paid off as he outmaneuvered Lee Jae-dong’s Lurker defense, ultimately claiming victory with a 3-2 scoreline.
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