TSW reaches LCP 2025 Grand Final by beating PSG Talon

By Thy An September 20, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT

Vietnam's Team Secret Whales (TSW) came back to defeat Taiwan's PSG Talon 3–1 and go straight to the grand final of the League of Legends Championship Pacific in Da Nang, where they will face CFO later on Sept. 21.

TSW entered the Bracket Final match confidently against the experienced Taiwanese opponent on Sept. 20. Although they lost the first game, TSW quickly regained control, dominating the next three games thanks to their characteristic aggressive playstyle and close coordination. The victory grants TSW the ticket to meet CFO, the number one seed from the PCS region, in the LCP 2025 Grand Final.

Team Secret Whales celebrate victory in the bracket final on Sept. 20, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

During the match with PSG Talon, Vietnamese players continually made their mark with impressive individual skill plays and teamwork. While PSG Talon chose a slower, map-control-based approach, TSW proactively accelerated the pace, leveraging strengths in all three lanes to apply pressure.

From Game 2 onward, the flow shifted decisively in favor of TSW as they repeatedly secured first kills and controlled major objectives, thereby finishing the best-of-5 (Bo5) with a convincing win.

TSW received roaring support from thousands of home fans. The chants of "TSW, TSW" echoed throughout the stands, becoming a strong spiritual boost for the players.

Fans cheered enthusiastically and shouted every time TSW had an excellent performance. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Fans cheer enthusiastically in support of TSW at Tien Son Sports Center in Da Nang. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

After the match, Captain Taki said the team had prepared thoroughly and believed in their attacking style. According to him, the crowd's support was a crucial factor in helping TSW maintain morale and complete the comeback. The win not only takes the Vietnamese side into the grand final but also builds confidence in the national esports community about their ability to compete with top regional teams.

On Sept. 21, TSWs will face CFO, Taiwan's number one seed, in the LCP 2025 Grand Final. It is expected to be a tense showdown: one team with explosive style and the other known for disciplined, tight control. The match is considered the pinnacle of the season and serves as a crucial preparation step for the upcoming 2025 World Championship in China.

TSW captain Taki (C) shares his feelings after the overwhelming victory. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

The LCP 2025 Finals Weekend is co-organized by Riot Games, FPT, and VNGGames and produced to international standards with multilingual commentary and global online streaming.