Kha Y Tran Team Secret Whales created a huge shock at MSI 2026. The Vietnamese team beat Top Esports 3-1 in the lower bracket. As a result, TSW moved into the next round, while TES were knocked out.
Before the match, many fans saw TES as the clear favorite. They were the LPL runners-up and one of the strongest teams at the event. However, TSW played with confidence from the first game. In the end, they gave Vietnam one of its greatest wins in League of Legends history.
Follow the match at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryCx5HsvL-0
TSW Take Control in Game 1
TSW started the series with great energy. They fought early and won key trades. Therefore, they built a gold lead of about 2,000 after only 10 minutes.
In addition, TSW controlled many important objectives. They took Dragons and the Rift Herald. TES did steal Baron at 20 minutes, but TSW did not panic.
Dire was the main star in this game. His Ryze dealt huge damage in fights. Moreover, he helped TSW keep pressure across the map. After 31 minutes, TSW closed out the first game and took a 1-0 lead.
TES Fight Back in Game 2
TES answered strongly in Game 2. They picked a powerful team-fight lineup with Rumble, Ahri, and Yunara. As a result, they had more damage in big fights.
The key moment came when TES caught Hizto near their blue buff. After that, the Chinese team controlled the jungle and major objectives.
Furthermore, TES took Dragons, towers, and Baron. TSW tried to slow the game, but they could not stop the pressure. Finally, TES destroyed the Nexus after 28 minutes and tied the series at 1-1.
Eddie and Bie Help TSW Win Game 3
Game 3 was close in the early minutes. However, TSW’s bot lane played very well. Eddie and Bie used Ezreal and Karma to keep TES under pressure.
The game changed after a fight around the 14-minute mark. TSW found good targets and won the fight. After that, they started to control the map.
TES tried to stop TSW with poke from Ashe and Hwei. However, TSW stayed calm. They caught Wukong and Sion, then secured Baron.
Hizto also had a great comeback game. He helped TSW control Dragons and Barons. In addition, he created space for his teammates.
In the final Dragon fight, TSW won again. Therefore, they took Game 3 and moved ahead 2-1.
TSW Finish the Upset in Game 4
TSW entered Game 4 with strong momentum. Once again, they found early kills. TES’s Pyke died twice in the bot lane, while Hizto also helped top lane with a successful gank.
TES still tried to fight back. Crème played well on Viktor and kept the mid lane close. However, TSW worked better as a team.
The biggest moment came when TES’s Gnar was split-pushing. TSW saw the chance and forced a fight while TES lacked one player. As a result, TSW got two important kills and took control.
TES’s carries dealt a lot of damage in the last fight. Even so, TSW stayed calm. At the 40-minute mark, they won the final battle and ended the game.
With that win, TSW completed a stunning 3-1 victory over TES.
A Historic Day for Vietnamese League of Legends
This result is a huge moment for Vietnamese League of Legends. TSW beat the LPL runners-up on one of the biggest stages in the world. Moreover, they showed that Vietnamese teams can compete with top regions.
The win also gives fans new hope. TSW will now continue their run in the MSI 2026 lower bracket. Their next opponent will be the loser of the match between T1 and FURIA.
The road ahead will be hard. However, TSW have already made history. More importantly, they have kept Vietnam’s MSI 2026 dream alive.
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