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(Homeland) - GAM is set to confront a much bigger challenge than Team Liquid in the next round of Worlds 2023.
On October 23, GAM Esports (GAM) achieved a remarkable victory against Team Liquid in the Swiss round of the 2023 World Championship. This result helped the VCS representatives secure a 1-2 score and continue their journey in this year's Worlds. It's a significant win, alleviating the psychological burden for Levi and his teammates.
However, GAM's joy can only last until the pairings are confirmed. Accordingly, the VCS representatives will face off against Dplus KIA (DK) in the upcoming match. This poses a tremendously difficult challenge for Levi and his teammates as DK is a powerhouse in the LCK region. Moreover, Deft and company have regained confidence after their latest victory against Team BDS, shedding their psychological weight.
Despite facing such a daunting challenge, the majority of domestic viewers remain cautiously optimistic about this team. Some even believe that as the top seed, VCS should 'celebrate' and feel more relaxed facing DK. This is because even if they were to fall to this team, the VCS representatives won't encounter conflicting opinions or pressure from the audience.
Indeed, when comparing GAM to DK, the former appears significantly inferior in individual skills and game control. Furthermore, the match between the top seed VCS and DK will be a Bo3, making surprises even less likely. Therefore, the chances of victory for the VCS representatives in the upcoming match are realistically very slim.
Certainly, this could also be a psychological advantage for this team as they no longer have to face pressure. Who knows, this psychological comfort might help Levi and his teammates perform well, creating noteworthy moments at Worlds 2023 before bidding farewell to the tournament.
