The ninth week of the Circuito Desafiante, affectionately known as Circuitão, kicked off with a bang. One major surprise was Matheus “Reaper” Silva stepping in as the atirador for Ilha das Lendas (IDL) on short notice, despite being the team’s support substitute. This last-minute change was due to Gabriel “Scuro” Scuro, IDL’s main Attack Damage Carry (ADC), being penalized by Riot Games for unsportsmanlike behavior in a ranked match.
Scuro’s Absence and Reaper’s Rise
The IDL team, also known as the orange ninjas, faced consequences for Scuro’s actions. The organization stated that Scuro had received guidance and psychological support to improve his emotional control. IDL’s match against RED Canids (RED) started strong but ultimately ended in a 2-0 loss for IDL. The second game was a long, intense battle over the elder dragon, with RED emerging victorious.
In other news, Vivo Keyd Stars (VKS) took on Corinthians Esports (SCCP) in an exciting matchup.
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— Vivo Keyd Stars (@VivoKeyd) May 13, 2025
The first game saw VKS gaining an early advantage, securing a win within 10 minutes. SCCP fought back in the second game, claiming victory by pushing into VKS’s base at the 35-minute mark. The final game was intense, with Victor “Sarolu” Noguchi stealing Baron, and Ludvig “SMILEY” Granquist securing a triple kill to seal the win for VKS.
Upcoming Matches
Two more matches are scheduled for tomorrow: Dopamina (DOP) vs. Flamengo Esports (FLA), and Rise (RSE) vs. LOS. All Circuitão games can be streamed through the official LTA Sul (League of The Americas) channels.
The action is heating up in the Circuitão, and fans can catch all the excitement on the LTA Sul streams.