Nongshim RedForce Crushes DN SOOPers in EWC Qualifier
Nongshim RedForce secures a dominant 16-7 victory over DN SOOPers in the EWC 2026 Korea Qualifiers, led by Diable's massive Lucian performance.
DN SOOPers
Nongshim RedForceWinnerTop players by damage
Diable
DuDu
ClozerThe Esports World Cup 2026 Online Qualifiers Korea kicked off with a statement of pure dominance. As the pre-match Polymarket predictions suggested, Nongshim RedForce entered the arena as a heavy 67.5% favorite, and they certainly didn't disappoint. In a clinical display of macro control and lane pressure, they dismantled DN SOOPers in just 27:54 minutes, setting a terrifying tone for the rest of the series.
Key Takeaways
* Diable delivered a masterclass on Lucian, posting a massive 4/2/9 KDA and commanding 38.6% of his team's total damage. * Nongshim RedForce established total map control, securing 4 dragons and 8 towers to effectively starve their opponents of resources. * Lehends acted as the ultimate backbone for the winning side, achieving a staggering 15.00 KDA on Milio with 15 assists.
Early Game
From the opening minutes of the 26.10 patch, the gap in structural integrity was evident. While DN SOOPers attempted to find footing with Pyos．sik's Wukong looking for impactful engages, they simply couldn't match the coordinated pressure from the Nongshim side. The Nongshim bot lane was particularly oppressive; Diable utilized his Lucian to create constant threats, ensuring that the DN SOOPers marksman, deokdam, struggled to maintain any semblance of lane stability. By the time the first major objectives were contested, the gold gap was already beginning to widen in favor of the favorites.
The Turning Point
The momentum shifted irrevocably during the mid-game skirmishes around the dragon pit. Nongshim RedForce showcased why they were the statistical favorites, utilizing Sponge's Lee Sin to dive deep into the DN SOOPers backline. This aggression allowed Scout to follow up with a devastating Galio ultimate, catching the DN SOOPers mid-rotation. This sequence not only secured the 4th dragon for the winning side but also allowed the team to begin a systematic siege of the map, picking up towers at a rapid pace and pushing their total gold lead toward a massive 57.6k compared to the 47.2k held by their opponents.
Closing Out
As the game entered the late stages, the writing was on the wall. DN SOOPers had no way to respond to the sheer scaling and utility provided by Lehends on Milio. The Nongshim top laner, Kingen, played a flawless game on Anivia, maintaining a 3/0/5 scoreline and providing the zone control necessary to prevent any desperate DN SOOPers teleports. With 8 towers down and a kill score of 16 to 7, the match ended with Nongshim RedForce effectively suffocating the opposition, leaving DN SOOPers with nothing but a handful of towers and a broken composition.
Match Stats
| Player | Team | Champion | Role | K/D/A | GoldDiff@15 | DMG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| deokdam | DN SOOPers | Yunara | Bot | 1/3/0 | — | 24.1% |
| Pyosik | DNSOOPers | Wukong | Jungle | 2/3/4 | — | 17.2% |
| Clozer | DN SOOPers | Cassiopeia | Mid | 3/4/2 | — | 24.8% |
| Life | DN SOOPers | Lulu | Support | 1/4/4 | — | 7.6% |
| DuDu | DN SOOPers | Rumble | Top | 0/2/3 | — | 26.3% |
| Diable | Nongshim RedForce | Lucian | Bot | 4/2/9 | — | 38.6% |
| Sponge | Nongshim RedForce | Lee Sin | Jungle | 3/2/8 | — | 16.1% |
| Scout | Nongshim RedForce | Galio | Mid | 6/2/4 | — | 16.4% |
| Lehends | Nongshim RedForce | Milio | Support | 0/1/15 | — | 6.9% |
| Kingen | Nongshim RedForce | Anivia | Top | 3/0/5 | — | 22.1% |
FAQ
Q: Did the pre-match prediction for Nongshim RedForce hold true? A: Yes, the 67.5% win probability predicted by Polymarket was confirmed as Nongshim dominated the game with a 10k gold advantage.
Q: Which player was most impactful in the late-game teamfights?
Diable was the primary engine of victory, contributing 38.6% of the total team damage on his Lucian.
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