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Many opinions still 'tease' both GAM and VCS after the reigning champion's triumph over SE.
In the match on 07/04 within the final week of the VCS Spring 2023 group stage, all attention focused on the showdown between GAM Esports and SBTC Esports. Once again, GAM emerged victorious despite facing significant challenges. Although SE hasn't fallen into a precarious position, they have exposed numerous errors.
In reality, both teams maintained a balanced game with exhilarating back-and-forth exchanges. However, both SE and GAM committed numerous errors. Nevertheless, GAM's resilience and fewer mistakes led to victory after the skirmish at Dragon's pit. As for SE, they can only lament not capitalizing on their advantages. Nonetheless, it was an exciting match, promising a thrilling rematch if the two teams meet in the upcoming playoffs.
However, many VCS spectators remain dissatisfied. Across various forums, numerous opinions criticize GAM for maintaining an undefeated record, suggesting that VCS is declining. Evidence includes teams making many mistakes during matches, including GAM themselves. Some even comment, 'GAM only wins through team fights' to summarize GAM's journey in the VCS Spring 2023 group stage.
Notably, criticisms of VCS have emerged since the early matches when GAM began their consecutive winning streak. Combined with Saigon Buffalo and CERBERUS Esports stumbling, more people employ this criticism. Many GAM fans are even frustrated, saying, 'When GAM loses, VCS is on par with LPL, LCK, but when GAM wins, the league goes downhill.'
- Does anyone notice VCS going downhill? Is it all about fewer mistakes equals victory?
- Getting ready for 'If SE wins, VCS is like LCK, but if GAM wins, VCS is going downhill' again
- Watch LCK then switch to VCS
- GAM this season only relies on team fights, so there's 'no hope' for MSI again
Of course, at the current moment, the most crucial phase of the season has not officially begun yet. Furthermore, GAM has changed their playstyle compared to before, no longer solely relying on the lane phase. Their players have also gained experience through last year's Worlds. Therefore, it would be premature to judge VCS's decline solely based on GAM's undefeated streak.
