In a thrilling showdown at the special stage of ‘2026 PlayX4’ at KINTEX in Ilsan, Park ‘ZzapZ’ Sang-hyun emerged victorious over the returning ‘Ultimate Weapon’ Lee Young-ho with a 4-3 victory in the ‘Google Play ASL Season 21’ finals, securing his second consecutive ASL championship. The series was characterized by intense early-game mind games between the two players, despite the absence of prolonged matches.
The seventh set saw Park utilizing a quick drone scout on Match Point, a two-player map, to identify Lee’s ‘fast double’ build. This led Park to adjust his strategy, opting for an Overpool build and disrupting Lee’s natural expansion buildings with additional drones.
Executing a Zergling all-in strategy, Park swiftly researched Zergling speed and flooded Lee’s main base with Zerglings and drones, overwhelming the Terran defense and ultimately securing the championship. Despite Lee’s attempt to claim his fifth ASL title and his first finals appearance in six years, he had to settle for the runner-up position. Park Sang-hyun claimed the championship prize of ₩30 million, while Lee Young-ho received ₩10 million as the runner-up.
■ Google Play ASL Season 21 Finals
Park Sang-hyun (Z) 4 VS 3 Lee Young-ho (T)
Set 1: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Loss VS Win Lee Young-ho (T) – Jane Doe
Set 2: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Loss VS Win Lee Young-ho (T) – Octagon
Set 3: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Win VS Loss Lee Young-ho (T) – Sylphid
Set 4: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Win VS Loss Lee Young-ho (T) – Polestar
Set 5: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Loss VS Win Lee Young-ho (T) – Knockout
Set 6: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Win VS Loss Lee Young-ho (T) – Attitude
Set 7: Park Sang-hyun (Z) Win VS Loss Lee Young-ho (T) – Match Point
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