Kha Y Tran On an important match day of the LPL 2026 Split 1, Anyone’s Legend (AL) faced Invictus Gaming (IG) in a highly anticipated showdown. Both teams are long-time rivals in the Chinese League of Legends scene. As expected, the match delivered intense action. In the end, AL secured a 2–1 victory.
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Overall Draft (Ban/Pick) Analysis
First of all, AL focused on teamfight-oriented drafts. They prioritized champions with strong engage tools. In addition, their compositions were built to control Dragon and Baron. As a result, AL could easily execute 5v5 fights.
This approach worked especially well in Games 1 and 3. In those games, AL always had a clear “go-in-and-fight” setup. Therefore, they consistently won the most important teamfights.
In contrast, IG drafted for individual skill and early snowballing. They picked strong laners with playmaking potential. Moreover, their comps aimed for fast tempo and early pressure. Because of this, their strategy paid off in Game 2. IG punished AL’s mistakes and quickly took control.
Match Breakdown
Game 1 — A Decisive Start for AL
From the very beginning, AL played with confidence. They quickly took control of the mid lane and jungle. At the same time, they applied constant pressure on IG.
With clean ganks and strong coordination, AL secured early advantages. In particular, they dominated fights around Dragon and Baron.
Then, a crucial fight broke out in the bottom-side jungle. AL caught IG out of position. As a result, they wiped the entire team. After that, AL pushed straight down mid lane and destroyed the Nexus. Consequently, they took a 1–0 lead.
Notably, AL’s support Kael delivered perfect engages. He also controlled key objectives. Therefore, he was named MVP of Game 1.
Game 2 — IG’s Inspired Comeback
However, IG did not give up. Instead, they responded with confidence in Game 2. Early on, they stayed close in gold. Meanwhile, they punished AL’s positioning mistakes.
Most importantly, Wei, IG’s jungler, took over the game. He applied pressure across the map. In addition, he helped secure multiple Dragons. Because of this, IG built a strong gold lead.
Eventually, a winning teamfight allowed IG to close out the game. As a result, they tied the series at 1–1.
Deciding Game — AL Hold Their Nerve
Going into the final game, AL reset their mindset. They played more patiently. At the same time, they focused on objective control.
They secured Dragons and set up vision around Baron. Therefore, IG was forced to fight from behind. Then, a well-timed mid-game teamfight changed everything. AL wiped IG and gained full map control.
After that, AL snowballed the game. They took towers, won fights, and closed the series. In the end, Anyone’s Legend won 2–1.
Match Highlights
- The two teams traded blows constantly, pushing the Bo3 to a deciding game.
- In Games 1 and 3, AL tightly controlled Dragon and Baron, gaining major map advantages.
- After losing the first game, IG mounted an inspired comeback to level the score at 1–1.
- A decisive mid-game teamfight allowed AL to wipe IG and snowball to victory.
Conclusion
This win lifts AL to a 4–2 record in the group stage, strengthening their position in the race for the playoffs. Meanwhile, despite showing flashes of brilliance, IG remain behind at 2–5, indicating they still need more consistency to keep up with the top teams.
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