Thailand Triumphs in FC Pro Festival KeSPA Cup After Intense Battles
Kang In sig / Published December 22, 2024 09:08 PM
Kang In sig
Courtesy of KeSPA
Thailand emerged victorious at the FC Pro Festival KeSPA Cup held on December 22 at Gwangmyeong Ibex Studio, defeating South Korea in the semifinals with a 2:1 score and overcoming Japan in a nail-biting 3:2 final to claim the championship.
The semifinal showdown between South Korea and Thailand was a highly anticipated clash. South Korea's team featured SODA (Hong Ji Hong), the April EA Global FC Pro Masters champion, and JOSCAR (Cho Hwan Joon), selected through the national FC Mobile tournament.
In the first set, Thailand’s TOTONAKA22 took an early lead against JOSCAR, scoring in the 9th and 19th minutes. Despite South Korea’s efforts, the match ended 0:2 in Thailand’s favor. The second set saw SODA redeem the team with a composed performance, scoring in the 32nd minute through Nico Williams and securing a 1:0 victory over JETKOI.
The deciding third set was another battle between JOSCAR and TOTONAKA22. Thailand's player displayed superior control, scoring in the 31st minute and adding another goal in the second half to win 2:0, propelling Thailand into the finals.
The other semifinal pitted Japan against Indonesia. Japan’s seasoned player SOMA managed a narrow 1:0 victory against Indonesia’s ENZY with a critical late-game goal. However, Indonesia’s FlyingWoni dominated Japan’s Piroski in the second set with a resounding 4:0 win, evening the score. In the decisive third set, SOMA defeated ENZY 2:1, securing Japan’s place in the final.
The grand finale between Thailand and Japan was a tightly contested series. Japan’s Piroski opened with a goal in the first set, but Thailand’s JETKOI equalized in the 70th minute and clinched the set with a golden goal, earning Thailand their first win. In the second set, Japan’s SOMA responded with a 2:0 victory after a scoreless first half.
The third set saw Piroski edge out JETKOI 1:0, giving Japan a 2:1 lead in the match. Thailand’s resilience shone through in the fourth and fifth sets, as TOTONAKA22 overcame SOMA 2:0 in the fourth and sealed the championship with a thrilling 3:2 victory in the final set.
Thailand’s dramatic comeback secured their spot as champions, marking a significant achievement in the competitive FC Pro scene. The event showcased intense matches and highlighted the rising talent and strategic prowess of the participating teams.
Sayart / Kang In sig, insig6622@naver.com
Courtesy of KeSPA
Thailand emerged victorious at the FC Pro Festival KeSPA Cup held on December 22 at Gwangmyeong Ibex Studio, defeating South Korea in the semifinals with a 2:1 score and overcoming Japan in a nail-biting 3:2 final to claim the championship.
The semifinal showdown between South Korea and Thailand was a highly anticipated clash. South Korea's team featured SODA (Hong Ji Hong), the April EA Global FC Pro Masters champion, and JOSCAR (Cho Hwan Joon), selected through the national FC Mobile tournament.
In the first set, Thailand’s TOTONAKA22 took an early lead against JOSCAR, scoring in the 9th and 19th minutes. Despite South Korea’s efforts, the match ended 0:2 in Thailand’s favor. The second set saw SODA redeem the team with a composed performance, scoring in the 32nd minute through Nico Williams and securing a 1:0 victory over JETKOI.
The deciding third set was another battle between JOSCAR and TOTONAKA22. Thailand's player displayed superior control, scoring in the 31st minute and adding another goal in the second half to win 2:0, propelling Thailand into the finals.
The other semifinal pitted Japan against Indonesia. Japan’s seasoned player SOMA managed a narrow 1:0 victory against Indonesia’s ENZY with a critical late-game goal. However, Indonesia’s FlyingWoni dominated Japan’s Piroski in the second set with a resounding 4:0 win, evening the score. In the decisive third set, SOMA defeated ENZY 2:1, securing Japan’s place in the final.
The grand finale between Thailand and Japan was a tightly contested series. Japan’s Piroski opened with a goal in the first set, but Thailand’s JETKOI equalized in the 70th minute and clinched the set with a golden goal, earning Thailand their first win. In the second set, Japan’s SOMA responded with a 2:0 victory after a scoreless first half.
The third set saw Piroski edge out JETKOI 1:0, giving Japan a 2:1 lead in the match. Thailand’s resilience shone through in the fourth and fifth sets, as TOTONAKA22 overcame SOMA 2:0 in the fourth and sealed the championship with a thrilling 3:2 victory in the final set.
Thailand’s dramatic comeback secured their spot as champions, marking a significant achievement in the competitive FC Pro scene. The event showcased intense matches and highlighted the rising talent and strategic prowess of the participating teams.
