After the match between G2 Esports and Fnatic, in which Ocelote's boys achieved a relatively comfortable victory with 3 to 1 scoreboard in the series, the second semi final of the EU LCS between Unicorns of Love and Misfits arrived. The unicorns were fighting for the fourth time since their ascent to the top European league for a spot in the grand finals, while the newly promoted Misfits has participated in its first playoffs.

Undoubtedly Misfits has been on of the outstanders of this season. Given the level of investment and the competition present in the spring split many analysts predicted that in the long term Misfits could be established as one of the most important squads in Europe. With a young line-up, especially with a lot of potential and a great support staff, Misfits surpassed the expectations as they marched towards the top of the league.

The semifinal: Misfits 1 - 3 Unicorns Of Love

One of the most anticipated duels was in the mid lane. Since the beginning of the first game the two Germans have faced each other with the ferocity that defines them. The first map should have been an easy victory for the unicorns, but the lack of initiative to finish the game gave way to a possible comeback for Misfits. However, almost at 53 minutes and with 100k of gold accumulated between both teams, Unicorns of Love managed to destroy its enemies' nexus.

"I do not think experience was the difference today. UOL was the more aggressive team and had us on our heels" Ben Spoont, owner of Misfits

In the second map we focus on the midlane again. Origen's ex-midlaner, Tristan "PowerOfEvil" Schrage, selected one of the champions that has given him better results, Orianna, and during this second game he has possibly had his best performance with this champion throughout the season. However, Fabian "Exileh" Schubert and friends added another victory to the scoreboard, and with that they would be even closer to the Hamburg's finals.

The third match of the series supposed an inflection point. Barney "Alphari" Morris practically carried his team on his back and walked towards the nexus for a Misfits win. The incorporation of Lulu in the midlane and Karma as support opened the option to select Kennen with all its damage. A good draft by Misfits' staff, but the ability of the players was the protagonist, including a solo-kill by PowerOfEvil's Lulu against Exileh's feared LeBlanc.

Alphari against three enemies in unicorn's base

Exileh was the master and lord of the Summoner's Rift in the fourth game of the best of five, intractable with Vladimir, the same champion he used on the second map and where PowerOfEvil did not allow him to do virtually anything. Nevertheless, Unicorns of Love did not want that to happen again, sentencing the series in its favor and advancing to the grand finals, where G2 esports is awaiting.

Exileh's unstoppable Vladimir

The reflection of Misfits' owner Ben Spoont



Ben Spoont, owner of Misfits, has talked with Diario As after the series. Misfits has finished his first participation in the maximum European league with a positive balance, reaching the top 4. This is just the beginning for the organization: "I thought our team fought hard but obviously we couldn't get the job done today. We still have a lot of work to do and a lot to prove to ourselves and to the world."

Spoont has also stated that one of the keys of the game has been the initiative of the unicorns, one of the most distinctive features of the club. "I do not think experience was the difference today. UOL was the more aggressive team and had us on our heels."