SU Esports crushes Team Phoenix to complete TCL sweep
SU Esports secures a 2-0 victory over Team Phoenix in the TCL 2026 Spring Split, driven by RAMES' massive Vi performance and mid-lane dominance.
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With the series on the line, Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) entered Game 2 of this TCL 2026 Spring Split clash needing a miracle to prevent a clean sweep. Facing an uphill battle against a surging SU Esports, the Turkish squad attempted to disrupt the momentum, but the sheer mechanical superiority and objective control of the opposition proved too much to handle. By the time the nexus exploded at the 30:50 mark, the story was written: SU Esports had not just won a game; they had dismantled their opponents to claim a dominant 2-0 series victory.
Key Takeaways
- RAMES delivered a masterclass on Vi, posting a staggering 10/2/8 KDA and a massive +1366 gold lead at fifteen minutes to break the jungle''s back.
- Seneca provided unparalleled utility on Karma, maintaining an incredible 19.00 KDA and acting as the glue for every SU Esports engagement.
- Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) suffered a total objective collapse, failing to secure a single dragon or baron throughout the entire thirty-minute contest.
Early Game
As predicted in the pre-match analysis, the jungle battle dictated the entire tempo of the match. While meto attempted to stabilize the early game on Aatrox, he was simply overwhelmed by the relentless aggression of RAMES. The SU Esports jungler utilized his Vi to dive lanes with surgical precision, securing a +1366 gold advantage over his counterpart by the fifteen-minute mark. This pressure bled into the mid lane, where Secrett leveraged his Syndra to maintain a +709 gold lead over SmallBugi, effectively neutralizing any potential for a Viktor scaling power spike. Meanwhile, the unconventional Varus pick on the top lane by Hecabrand failed to provide the necessary frontline, leaving the Turkish side vulnerable to early skirmishes.
The Turning Point
The momentum shifted irrevocably during a mid-game clash around the second dragon pit. SU Esports had already established a significant lead, but it was the synergy between Sivir and Syndra that truly broke the game open. Vespa utilized the high-impact Sivir kit to shred through the frontline, while Leks on Rumble provided the much-needed area denial. Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) attempted to fight back with an Alistar engage, but Seneca's Karma provided such efficient shielding and peel that the Turkish frontline was rendered useless. This period saw SU Esports extend their lead to a massive 65.3k gold compared to the 52.8k held by their opponents.
Closing Out
As the game entered the late stages, the structural advantage for the blue side became insurmountable. SU Esports systematically dismantled the map, taking 9 towers to Team Phoenix (Turkish Team)'s meager 3. The sheer weight of the 26 kills recorded by the victors made any comeback attempt by Raen1's Tristana impossible. With four dragons secured and a baron buff in their pocket, the SU Esports squad simply marched down mid lane, leaving the Turkish side with no answers to the combined magic damage of Syndra and the physical onslaught of the Sivir waveclear.
Match Stats
| Player | Team | Champion | Role | K/D/A | GoldDiff@15 | DMG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa | SU Esports | Sivir | Bot | 5/3/9 | +680 | — |
| RAMES | SU Esports | Vi | Jungle | 10/2/8 | +1366 | — |
| Secrett | SU Esports | Syndra | Mid | 5/4/5 | +709 | — |
| Seneca | SU Esports | Karma | Support | 2/1/17 | +615 | — |
| Leks | SU Esports | Rumble | Top | 4/2/14 | -156 | — |
| Raen1 | Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) | Tristana | Bot | 4/3/1 | -680 | — |
| meto | Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) | Aatrox | Jungle | 2/6/7 | -1366 | — |
| SmallBugi | Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) | Viktor | Mid | 3/5/1 | -709 | — |
| Bmoooo | Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) | Alistar | Support | 0/6/2 | -615 | — |
| Hecabrand | Team Phoenix (Turkish Team) | Varus | Top | 3/6/3 | +156 | — |
FAQ
Q: Did the pre-match prediction regarding the jungle battle hold true?
Yes, the prediction was confirmed as RAMES on Vi completely dominated meto on Aatrox, creating a massive gold and kill disparity.
Q: Was the unusual Varus top pick a viable strategy for Team Phoenix (Turkish Team)?
No, while Hecabrand managed a small +156 gold lead at fifteen minutes, the lack of a frontline on his team allowed Leks's Rumble to eventually overwhelm the composition.
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