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Game 3

Woldjo's Vi and Lilipp's Shen Crush Kaufland Hangry Knights

TeamOrangeGaming secures the series in just 15 minutes, using a high-pressure engage draft to dismantle Kaufland Hangry Knights in the Prime League.

TeamOrangeGamingTeamorangegamingWinner
Game 315:40Prime League 1st Division
Kaufland Hangry KnightsKaufland Hangry Knights
3Kills1
26.4KGold25.6K
1Drag1
0Torres0

The stakes could not have been higher in this deciding Game 3 of the Prime League 2026 Spring Split. With the series tied at 1-1, both TeamOrangeGaming and Kaufland Hangry Knights entered the rift knowing that a single mistake would mean the difference between series glory and a devastating exit. In a lightning-fast execution that left fans breathless, the blue side emerged victorious, clinching the series with a clinical performance that lasted only 15:40.

Key Takeaways

  • Lilipp delivered a masterclass on Shen, posting a staggering 3.00 KDA and a +512 gold lead at the fifteen-minute mark to anchor the frontline.
  • Kaufland Hangry Knights suffered a massive setback in the jungle as Densi fell to a 0/1/1 scoreline, losing a critical 281 gold deficit to the enemy jungler.
  • TeamOrangeGaming dominated the early economy, accumulating a massive 26.4k gold compared to their opponents' 25.6k gold before the game even reached the twenty-minute mark.

Early Game

As predicted in the pre-match analysis, the game was decided by the ability to control the early tempo. While the pre-draft analysis suggested that TeamOrangeGaming should have banned Vi to prevent Klausland Hangry Knights from dictating the pace, Woldjo instead chose to wield the champion himself. This bold decision paid off immediately. The jungle matchup was intense, but the blue side's ability to secure the first Dragon and maintain a steady gold lead set the tone. Sajator on Leblanc played a disruptive role, contributing to a +490 gold advantage that pressured the enemy mid lane from the opening minutes.

The Turning Point

The turning point arrived when the aggressive "engage" draft of TeamOrangeGaming collided with the scaling composition of the knights. The draft advantage materialized perfectly as the blue side's champions found their targets. Lilipp utilized the unexpected Shen pick to provide massive utility, while Zorenous on Aatrox provided the necessary frontline presence, even while absorbing pressure. The momentum swung decisively when Kaufland Hangry Knights' mid laner, Abbedagge, fell to a 0/1/0 scoreline on Viktor, leaving his team without the necessary burst to respond to the blue side's sudden skirmishes.

Closing Out

The end came with terrifying speed. TeamOrangeGaming refused to let the game drag into the late stages where Unforgiven's Corki might have found footing. By the 15:40 mark, the blue side had effectively neutralized the opposition. Despite Unforgiven managing to secure a +943 gold lead in the bot lane, the sheer pressure from the rest of the map made it impossible for his team to contest objectives. The game ended with a decisive 3-1 kill score in favor of the victors, leaving the knights with nothing but a single kill to show for their efforts.

Match Stats

PlayerTeamChampionRoleK/D/AGoldDiff@15DMG%
UnforgivenKaufland Hangry KnightsCorkiBot0/0/0+943
DensiKaufland Hangry KnightsJarvan IVJungle0/1/1-281
AbbedaggeKaufland Hangry KnightsViktorMid0/1/0-490
PyrkaKaufland Hangry KnightsNamiSupport0/0/0-512
VenourKaufland Hangry KnightsAmbessaTop1/1/0+134
RyukTeamOrangeGamingSmolderBot1/0/1-943
WoldjoTeamOrangeGamingViJungle1/0/1+281
SajatorTeamOrangeGamingLeblancMid0/0/0+490
LilippTeamOrangeGamingShenSupport1/0/2+512
ZorenousTeamOrangeGamingAatroxTop0/1/2-134

FAQ

Q: Did the pre-draft ban strategy for TeamOrangeGaming work?

No, the team defied the suggestion to ban Vi, but Woldjo's successful use of the champion helped them secure the victory.

Q: How did the bot lane performance affect the outcome?

Although Unforven achieved a massive +943 gold advantage on Corki, the lack of support from his teammates meant he could not carry the game.