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Game 2

Hanwha Life Esports Extends Winning Streak to 6

Hanwha Life Esports continues their dominance in the EWC 2026 Korea Qualifiers with a crushing Game 2 victory over Dplus Kia.

Dplus KiaDplus KIA
Game 233:43Esports World CupPatch 26.10
Hanwha Life EsportsHanwha Life EsportsWinner
11Kills24
62.1KGold71.9K
2Drag3
4Torres8
Polymarket

El mercado favorecía a Hanwha Life Esports con 75% y ganó como se esperaba

Dplus KIA 25.0%·Hanwha Life Esports 75.0%·Vol: $3995K

Top players by damage

Jayce
TopZeus
9/0/930.4% dmg
Yunara
BotSmash
5/5/329.2% dmg
Anivia
MidShowMaker
3/5/224.1% dmg

Hanwha Life Esports is officially on a roll, extending their incredible winning run to six games after a relentless performance in Game 2 of their EWC clash against Dplus Kia. This match was a chaotic, skirmish-heavy affair where Hanwha's ability to win chaotic fights proved to be the difference, anchored by a jungle performance that simply refused to die.

Key Takeaways

  • The Jungle Anchor: Kanavi delivered a nearly flawless performance on Trundle, posting a massive 18.0 KDA to stabilize Hanwha's early skirmishes.
  • Top Lane Dominance: Zeus showcased overwhelming power on Jayce, finishing with a perfect 9/0/9 scoreline and contributing 30.4% of his team's total damage.
  • Objective Control: Hanwha Life Esports secured a decisive 2 barons to 0 advantage, effectively stripping Dplus Kia of any late-game comeback potential.

Early Game

As predicted by the pre-match analysis, the statistical reality of Hanwha's superiority began to manifest almost immediately. While Dplus Kia attempted to establish a presence with a defensive setup, the sheer aggression of the Hanwha frontline made life difficult. Zeus utilized the high burst of his Jayce to pressure the top lane, while Kanavi used the strength of Trundle to disrupt the enemy jungle pathing. This early pressure allowed the opposition to secure 3 dragons and establish a foundation of control that Dplus Kia struggled to contest.

The Turning Point

The game shifted from a standard contest into a chaotic brawl that favored Hanwha's superior teamfighting. The turning point arrived when the Hanwha Life Esports frontline began picking apart the Dplus Kia formation during mid-game skirmishes. Delight provided essential peel on Alistar, allowing the carries to follow up on the chaos. The momentum swung heavily toward the favorites as they secured their first baron, a move that directly led to the destruction of several towers. Dplus Kia's Anivia tried to provide zone control, but the sheer weight of the Hanwha gold lead—eventually reaching 71.9k gold—made any attempt at a counter-engage suicidal.

Closing Out

By the time the match reached its final stages, the outcome felt inevitable. Hanwha Life Esports moved with a rhythm that Dplus Kia simply could not match, pushing through the lanes and cleaning up any remaining resistance. Gumayusi provided consistent damage on Senna, finishing with a strong 4/5/16 KDA to ensure no Dplus Kia players could escape the closing wave. After 33:43 of intense, high-kill gameplay, Hanwha Life Esports closed the game, leaving Dplus Kia with a massive 9,800 gold deficit and a series deficit that looks increasingly insurmountable.

Match Stats

PlayerTeamChampionRoleK/D/AGoldDiff@15DMG%
SmashDplus KiaYunaraBot5/5/329.2%
LucidDplus KiaViJungle3/5/512.4%
ShowMakerDplus KiaAniviaMid3/5/224.1%
CareerDpost KiaLuluSupport0/4/1012.1%
SiwooDplus KiaYorickTop0/5/222.3%
GumayusiHanwha Life EsportsSennaBot4/5/1621.5%
KanaviHanwha Life EsportsTrundleJungle4/0/1419.9%
ZekaHanwha Life EsportsRyzeMid3/3/1023.2%
DelightHanwha Life EsportsAlistarSupport4/3/115.1%
ZeusHanwha Life EsportsJayceTop9/0/930.4%

FAQ

Q: How did the jungle performance impact the outcome of the game?

The incredible 18.0 KDA of Kanavi on Trundle allowed Hanwha Life Esports to win almost every early skirmish, preventing Dplus Kia from ever establishing a foothold.

Q: Was there any way for Dplus Kia to stop the Hanwha gold lead?

It was nearly impossible given that Hanwha secured 2 barons and maintained a massive 71.9k gold advantage, which effectively neutralized the scaling of Anivia.