Vivo Keyd Stars defeated 100 Thieves 3–1 in the Lower Bracket Final of the LTA 2025 Championship on Sunday. The Brazilian powerhouse now advances to face FlyQuest in the Grand Final for the top seed at Worlds.
The victory marks a major statement for Brazil in the newly formed League of the Americas. The LTA merged North American and Brazilian leagues this year, with teams from both regions competing for Worlds spots through this championship event.
VKS dominated the series through superior early game planning and flawless objective control. Their jungler Disamis repeatedly outmaneuvered 100T’s River, setting up successful ganks and securing crucial neutral objectives throughout the best-of-five.
Support player Trymbi emerged as the series MVP with his Lulu picks. His polymorph timings consistently shut down 100 Thieves’ dive-heavy compositions. Mid laner Quid’s Yone pick particularly struggled against the combination of Ryze crowd control and Lulu’s protective tools.
“Trymbi’s Lulu shut down so much in that comp,” one fan noted after watching the support neutralize multiple 100T engage attempts. The European veteran proved why enchanter supports remain meta picks against melee-heavy team compositions.
ADC Morttheus delivered clutch performances on Kai’Sa, cleaning up teamfights with precise positioning. Fans who attended the event live praised his mechanical prowess. “Seeing Morttheus on Kai’Sa was a TREAT,” one spectator commented.
100 Thieves showed glimpses of brilliance through top laner Dhokla’s laning phases. However, VKS consistently punished their mid-game macro decisions. Poor lane swap timings and questionable objective setups allowed the Brazilian squad to maintain control.
When Baron calls go wrong
The series ended in spectacular fashion with a classic Baron-for-Nexus trade. With key summoner spells down, 100 Thieves started Baron while VKS committed to a base rush. The Brazilian squad destroyed the Nexus before 100T could recall, sealing their 3–1 victory.
The loss exposes recurring issues for 100 Thieves in high-pressure situations. Their Baron setups and late-game decision-making crumbled against VKS’s disciplined approach. Despite making Worlds, they’ll enter as the LTA’s lower seed after this defeat.
VKS now prepares for the Grand Final showdown against FlyQuest. The winner claims the LTA’s top Worlds seed, while the loser settles for second. For Brazil, this victory proves their top teams can compete with North America’s elite under the new regional structure.
