In a remarkable showcase at the MSI 2025 Bracket Stage Round 1, Anyone’s Legend (AL) secured a decisive 3–1 victory over FlyQuest (FLY) to advance in the tournament. This marks AL’s first-ever appearance at the MSI and their inaugural win, signaling a potential new force in the competitive landscape. Despite FLY being recognized as the best-performing team from the Western region, they fell short against AL’s impressive execution.
The series kicked off with an unexpected twist in Game 1. FLY launched the match with momentum, overcoming an early setback when their Galio gave up first blood. A pivotal moment came during the 17-minute Rift Herald skirmish, where FLY managed to eliminate AL’s ADC, shifting the game’s momentum. With a mid-lane solo kill and a dominant 5-on-5 team fight that concluded with an ace for FLY, they wrapped up the game with a substantial 10,000-gold lead. This performance reaffirmed FLY’s prior dominance, reminiscent of their impressive pressure last year against Gen.G at Worlds.
However, AL responded strongly in Game 2, showing their strength by dismantling FLY’s strategies. With two solo kills in the top lane, FLY’s hopes were shattered, leaving their top position vulnerable. Attempts by FLY’s jungler to make plays in the bottom lane were expertly countered by AL. They leveraged their superior map control to swing the game decisively in their favor.
Game 3 saw FLY attempt to regain their footing, but AL consistently gathered dragon stacks and eventually took control. FLY opted for a poke-centric strategy with Twisted Fate, while AL embraced a robust team-fight composition featuring Azir and Wukong. Although FLY sought to capitalize on early engagements, AL’s focus on dragons dictated the pace of the game and rendered FLY’s champions ineffective in the critical team fights, allowing AL to maintain dominance.
The final match mirrored the quick pace of Game 2, with AL displaying exceptional crowd control and map awareness. Central to these tactics were AL’s Korean talents, jungler Lee “Tarzan” Seung-yong and support Kim “Kael” Jin-hong, who showcased excellent synergy. Their coordinated efforts led AL to expand their lead and accomplish a clean series victory.
With this success, AL has established themselves as a significant contender in their first MSI campaign, highlighted by the standout performances of Tarzan and Kael. Looking forward, they will face Gen.G eSports next, while FLY, after receiving commendation for their efforts, will enter the elimination bracket to fight for survival. This series exemplifies the dynamic nature of competitive esports, where performance can shift dramatically, promising exciting matches ahead in the tournament.