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Game 3

Supa's Kaisa Explosion Seals Series for Movistar KOI

Movistar KOI clinches the series against Shifters in a 31-minute masterclass, led by Supa's 11/6/3 Kaisa and incredible objective control in the LEC.

ShiftersShifters
Game 331:49LECPatch 26.09
Movistar KOIMovistar KOIWinner
20Kills28
61.5KGold70.2K
1Drag4
3Torres8
Polymarket

El mercado favorecía a Movistar KOI con 50% y ganó como se esperaba

Shifters 50.0%·Movistar KOI 50.0%·Vol: $1773K

With the series deadlocked at 1-1, Game 3 was the ultimate high-stakes decider, a do-or-die moment where one mistake would send a roster home. The tension in the arena was palpable as Movistar KOI stepped into the rift, needing to prove that their legendary laning phase could translate into a series-clinching victory against a hungry Shifters squad.

Key Takeaways

  • Supa delivered a massive 11/6/3 performance on Kaisa, providing the raw damage necessary to dismantle the Shifters defense.
  • Movistar KOI secured a dominant 70.2k gold total, outclassing their opponents by a staggering 8.7k gold margin.
  • Alvaro anchored the vision with an incredible 22 assists on Rakan, ensuring the enemy flanks never found a foothold.

Early Game

As the pre-match analysis suggested, the battle in the early game would dictate the outcome, and Movistar KOI certainly lived up to that prediction. While Paduck managed to secure a +1385 gold lead for his Zeri at the fifteen-minute mark, the sheer utility of the blue side's composition began to stifle any momentum. The draft advantage, which favored the KOI side, materialized through relentless zone control. Jojopyun played a disciplined game on Anivia, maintaining a +184 gold advantage that allowed him to stabilize the mid lane against nuc's aggressive Ahri.

The Turning Point

The momentum shifted irrevocably during the mid-game when the fight for neutral objectives began. Shifters attempted to use Sheo's Nocturne to find a decisive engage, but they ran straight into a wall of utility. Alvaro's Rakan was everywhere, providing the perfect disengage to neutralize the enemy's dive attempts. This period saw Movistar KOI begin to snowball, securing 4 dragons and a crucial Baron to break the back of the opposition. The sheer weight of the KOI composition, specifically the ability of Myrwn to poke from the top lane on Varus, forced Shifters to play much more passively than they desired.

The Decisive Moment

The end arrived in a flurry of gold and destruction. As the game pushed past the 31-minute mark, the Shifters' lack of resources became their undoing. Despite the mechanical prowess of Rooster on Naafiri, the KOI frontline was simply too much to overcome. Elyoya's Vi executed a perfect dive, setting up Supa to clean up the remaining targets. With 8 towers destroyed and a massive kill lead of 28 to 20, the path to the nexus was wide open. The final push was a clinical execution that left the Shifters with no answers.

Closing Perspective

This victory is a testament to the strategic depth of Movistar KOI in the 2026 season. By prioritizing a high-utility draft that could absorb the pressure of Zeri and Nocturne, they proved that vision and objective control can overcome even the most aggressive early-game leads. For Shifters, it is a heartbreaking exit, but their ability to contest the early lanes shows they remain a force to be reckoned with in the LEC.

Match Stats

PlayerTeamChampionRoleK/D/AGoldDiff@15DMG%
SupaMovistar KOIKaisaBot11/6/3-1385
ElyoyaMovistar KOIViJungle5/4/17-326
JojopyunMovistar KOIAniviaMid3/2/15+184
AlvaroMovistar KOIRakanSupport0/3/22-223
MyrwnMovistar KOIVarusTop9/5/12-686
PaduckShiftersZeriBot7/5/6+1385
SheoShiftersNocturneJungle4/6/10+326
nucShiftersAhriMid2/4/6-184
TrymbiShiftersBardSupport1/6/11+223
RoosterShiftersNaafiriTop6/7/5+686

FAQ

Q: Did the pre-match prediction for the draft advantage hold true?

Yes, the draft advantage for Movistar KOI materialized as their high-utility picks like Anivia and Rakan successfully neutralized the Shifters' engage potential.

Q: How did Paduck manage to lead in gold despite the loss?

Paduck utilized his Zeri to secure a massive +1385 gold lead at the fifteen-minute mark, though he was eventually overwhelmed by the team's macro control.