Everyone knows AG carries a unique trait—when they’re underestimated, they often pull off surprising wins. Cricket Exchange notes that if you’ve chosen your path, don’t fret about how long it takes to walk it. In Game 1, AG’s draft wasn’t well received, yet once the match began, they charged ahead with impressive aggression. Captain Yinuo played with perfect precision, and in a decisive final push, he led a bold face-first assault that set the pace and secured AG the first win.
But just when hopes were high, Cricket Exchange noticed a familiar pattern—the same script as previous matches unfolded. Despite taking the first win, AG’s performance in Games 2 and 3 dropped sharply. While their drafting (BP) was solid, the synergy between the top lane and support crumbled. Yinuo maintained form, but the team lagged behind MTG in overall coordination. MTG responded by winning two consecutive games and seizing match point. Game 3 in particular saw AG utterly dismantled by Jiufan’s masterful Zhōngkuí plays. AG’s support player Xiaochun was left in disarray, unable to secure even jungle creeps.
Game 4 was a make-or-break moment. AG started with a small deficit but recovered well in the bot lane. Yet a major blunder while invading the jungle led to a disastrous team fight, giving MTG full control. Cricket Exchange was quick to highlight Xiaochun’s weakness—his poor recovery when playing from behind, especially compared to top-tier junglers. As mid and jungle continued to fall, AG’s chances of a comeback slipped away. MTG eventually sealed the series in just 18 minutes, taking three games straight after dropping the first.
Looking back at the series, Yinuo showed few personal mistakes. The major gap between AG and MTG lay in jungle control and top lane performance—two straight matches with their jungle overrun is a rare sight in the spring season. This loss puts AG on the brink of falling into the placement rounds. After the match, an emotional Yinuo was interviewed and appeared on the verge of tears. He admitted the defeat was due in part to broken team morale, especially when playing from behind. Photos from the venue also showed a visibly affected Yinuo. “I’m not so weak that I’ll stay down forever,” he clarified, denying he cried—his eyes were just dry.
Both Menglei and Jiannan rushed over post-match to comfort Yinuo. To ease the tension, they had him sing to release pressure. AG’s CEO Xiao even made a dramatic promise—he’d reward the players with equity shares to rekindle their fighting spirit. His dedication to the team is clear; he’s leaving no stone unturned.
The core issue lies in mental resilience. Once mindset is shaken, gameplay suffers and awareness slips. With AG under the spotlight, every mistake becomes a topic for public scrutiny. If the Cricket Exchange team doesn’t provide timely psychological support, AG might spiral into a negative feedback loop. Currently, there are no substitute side-laners available, and Xiaohuai is reportedly being loaned out. As the saying goes, “hardworking girls deserve the wind at their back”—AG’s future hinges on whether the team can realign and evolve under pressure.