Samsung Galaxy Redeem Themselves With a Sweep Over SKT

The League of Legends World Championship 2017 Grand final was absolutely breathtaking, yet it was finished in only three games. Samsung Galaxy, silencing all the doubters, finally redeeming themselves, have clenched the title in epic fashion. Nobody saw such a sweep coming. 

This team has been fighting and waiting ever since that historical night last year, as SKT shut them down in the 2016 finals. Recovering and sticking together was probably the hardest part, due to the doubt and mockery from surrounding communities. Playoff disappointments in the Spring and Summer Splits didn't help either, all people could coldly ask was; "Is this team finished?" They even lost 0-3 to SKT a few months back, to add insult to injury. Even during the event itself, as they made it no secret that they were chasing victory, there were doubts. 

Samsung, although shining in the grand final, expectations weren't set too high as they managed Korea's third seed. This led to an underwhelming yet satisfactory group stage performance. However, the team pulled their socks higher than ever before to take out Longzhu Gaming and Team WE, and they couldn't have done it any later. Finding themselves with such momentum and the rematch of a lifetime ahead of them, the only thing in their way were the defending champions of SKT. 

Although Samsung Galaxy were the statistical underdogs, the grand final told a different tale - they were in complete control. Well-thought teamfight attacks was one major factor to their triumph.

Watching the euphoria surge through the players of SSG as they hoisted the Summoner's Cup with a few glum SKT fans in the background was quite moving. Denied a third-time victory, what effect will this have on their team dynamic? Will any team changes follow? Personally, second place at the Worlds shouldn't bring about such effect. 

The roster of Samsung Galaxy will go down in history as legends who failed to give up, shrugged off the pressure and hate, to end a dynasty and start one of their own.