Vietnamese esports community encourages TSW after LCP 2025 Grand Final loss

By Thy An September 22, 2025 | 09:00 pm PT

Many Vietnamese KOLs and esports streamers believe that the loss to CFO at the League of Legends Championship Pacific 2025 final is a stepping stone for TSW toward the World Championship.

Team Secret Whales (TSW) entered the LCP 2025 Grand Final against CFO at Tien Son Sports Center in Da Nang on Sept. 21, after a convincing win over PSG Talon. However, against a highly experienced opponent with disciplined play, the Vietnamese representative lost 0-3, missing the championship. The event was also the first time Vietnam hosted the largest League of Legends (LOL) tournament in the Asia-Pacific region, drawing thousands of domestic and international fans and audiences.

TK Nguyen attentively watched the match between CFO and TSW on Sept. 21, 2025, at Tien Son Sports Center. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

TK Nguyen watches the match between CFO and TSW at Tien Son Sports Center, Da Nang, on Sept. 21, 2025. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

After the match, many in Vietnamese esports community expressed regret but also felt that TSW achieved an encouraging result. TK Nguyen, CEO and manager of GAM Esports, said TSW played with all their effort and that there is nothing to regret. He emphasized that what matters is the players maintain their spirit and not give up.

Former player Optimus admitted his disappointment that TSW was swept in three games. But he viewed this as a good opportunity for the young team to strengthen their roster and spirit. "The road is still long, the future awaits; what is important is to keep health and morale to fight at the World Championship," he urged.

LCP Finals 2025 is the tournament for the top three teams among the eight participants in the Asia-Pacific League of Legends Championship. By qualifying for this tournament, all three teams have secured spots in the World Championship to be held in mid-October. TSW was Vietnam's only representative, alongside two teams from Taiwan: CFO and PSG Talon.

Optimus (R) and other co-streamers attended the LCP 2025 Grand Final. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Optimus (R) and other co-streamers attend the LCP 2025 Grand Final. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Streamer Hoang Luan assessed that the result was not surprising given CFO's superior teamwork and cohesion but expressed regret that TSW did not win a single game in the final. He emphasized, "TSW will be the youngest team in World 2025, and today's defeat will be an important stepping stone to maturity."

Streamers Ha Phuong Boo and Irena affirmed that TSW's win over PSG to reach the Grand Final was already enough for Vietnamese fans to feel proud.