The sixth week of the LTA Sul (League of The Americas) has kicked off, and the first day’s matches have wrapped up. The competition, featuring top teams in League of Legends, saw paiN Gaming (PNG) take on Isurus Estral and Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) face off against Leviatán (LEV). This stage is crucial as it determines which teams will advance to the playoffs and in what order. The stakes are high, with several teams vying for a spot.
Unbeaten Streak Continues for PNG
PNG dominated the day’s first match, maintaining a perfect record in the group stage. The best-of-three series started with PNG’s convincing win over LEV, securing a 9,000 gold lead by the 36-minute mark. Despite a strong comeback from the Argentine team in the second game, PNG asserted its dominance in the final match, capping off a 3-0 record in Group A.
The victory solidifies PNG’s top spot, with Alexandre “TitaN” Lima and his team awaiting the outcome of the other group’s matches to determine their next opponent. This performance highlights PNG’s strength, with TitaN leading the charge.
VKS Takes Down LEV
In the day’s second match, VKS convincingly defeated LEV in a two-game series. Pedro “Disamis” Gonçalves, VKS’s jungler, was the standout player, achieving an impressive 10 kills, 12 assists, and only one death. This win secures VKS a spot in the knockout stage, with the team now sitting at 2-1 in the standings.
Disamis’s performance was instrumental in VKS’s success, showcasing his skill and strategic play. VKS’s win sets the stage for an exciting conclusion to the group stage.
Current Group A Standings
The Group A standings are now set, with the teams ranked as follows:
- paiN Gaming (PNG)
- Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS)
- Isurus Estral (IE)
- Leviatán (LEV)
Next week, teams from different groups will face off, adding a new layer of competition to the tournament. The group B matches will take place on Sunday, featuring FURIA (FUR) against Fluxo W7M (FX7M) and LOUD (LLL) against RED Canids (RED). All matches will be broadcast with Portuguese commentary on the official LTA Sul channels, ensuring fans can stay engaged with the action.
The @paiNGamingBR sealed their spot as Group A leaders of #LTASul on Saturday, with a perfect win record
The @VivoKeyd crushed LEVIATÁN and secured their spot in the Knockout Stage pic.twitter.com/CCKEA0UtLi
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@disamislol is the Series MVP 🏅#LTASul | https://t.co/7rYXHJrGvi pic.twitter.com/IuXQflgDOU
— LTA Sul (@LTASul) May 10, 2025