[SPL] Playoffs: SK Telecom T1 vs WeMade FOX, Day 2

Riding the momentum of their two star Protoss players, SKT was quite fortunate to even make it here. Their best player, Fantasy, had gone 1-3 against CJ, and once again SKT's fail zergs revealed their true selves by going an abysmal 1-7. Riding Bisu's resurgence, SKT barely scrapped out a win, though some might still question the tactics of CJ's Coach Cho.

On the flip side, WeMade demonstrated steady play against MBCGame. While they dropped set 1, WeMade convincingly won set 2, and dismantled MBC's Terran line of Light and Sea in set 3 to earn a birth in the Ro4.

On day 1, the two teams met for what was a heavily anticipated matchup. Numerous question marks plagued both teams. Would SKT zergs continue to fail, as they did vs CJ? Could WeMade take down the fearsome Best/Bisu/Fantasy trio? Had Baby found his socks yet?

As day 1 started, SKT stormed off to a commanding lead, with s2 dismissing of Sacsri in convincing fashion. Pretty questionable decision by WeMade's coach to send an unproven Sacsri instead of someone more seasoned, like Shine.

Game 2 on Polaris Rhapsody showcased one of the best PvPs of the year in Bisu vs Pure. Insane multitasking by Pure nets him at least 30-40 probe kills, out-multitasking Bisu himself. However, despite the constant harass by Pure, one crucial engagement netted Bisu the win, sending WeMade down into a 0-2 hole.

Riding the momentum set by s2's commanding win and Bisu's improbable win, T1's Soo gained the confidence to pick apart the slightest miscues in Baby's play to earn a quick and easy win on MP. Seems as if Baby still hasn't gotten over those socks yet, cause his play was terrible.

With their backs on the line, down 0-3, WeMade turned to the killer of FPL anti-teams, Roro. Thanks partly due to Canata's poor play, and somewhat due to some pretty good swarm defense, Roro easily took Game 4 to save WeMade from having their confidence completely shot. Also thanks in part to Canata for trying to Mech off one base.

Despite being down 1-3, WeMade still had a shot to win. If they played their cards right, they could have possibly drawn a Shine vs Best, and Midas/Mind vs Fantasy to somehow get it to an Ace match. However, neither of those happened, as WeMade drew possibly the worst matchup they could have imagined for: Best vs Midas. Not confident in his play vs Protoss, Midas opts for a biomech opener, pumping MnM off 4 rax, while continuing to make tanks, which looked like a real great opening against Best's double expo. However, to poor Baby Bear's dismay, one reaver wrecked the day, and thus pretty much ended WeMade's hopes on Day 1.

Off a very convincing 4-1 win, SKT has to be feeling good for today's games, not even having to use Fantasy or Hyuk to secure an easy victory. Here's hoping to a better set of games today, and that WeMade's coach sends Shine instead of a newbie.

s2 <Judgment Day> Shine
Best <Grand Line SE> Mind
Fantasy <Match Point> BaBy
Hyuk <New Heartbreak Ridge> Pure
SoO <Roadrunner> RorO
Bisu <Fighting Spirit> Midas
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s2 <Judgment Day> Shine
Best <Grand Line SE> Mind
Fantasy <Match Point> BaBy
Hyuk <New Heartbreak Ridge> Pure
SoO <Roadrunner> RorO
Bisu <Fighting Spirit> Midas
Bisu <Polaris Rhapsody> Pure
SK Telecom T1 4 - 3 WeMade FOX

Game 1 - Nothing special. Just your regular ZvZ. Skip.
Game 2 - "How to lose a game by not microing". Skip, unless you like watching fail micro.
Game 3 - Ehh, borderline on this game. Winner played well, loser played like trash. Probably best game of the set, but that's not saying much.
Game 4 - Lesson of the day: Learn to scout. Not recommended.
Game 5 - Don't waste your time on this garbage game.
Game 6 - Lesson #2 of the day: Archons are terrible vs T. Pretty poor play from the loser, nothing special from winner. I guess you can watch if you have time.
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These games sucked. I really don't recommend anything, since they weren't really special. If you HAVE to watch something, watch either game 3 or 6.