After months of anticipation, yesterday saw Intel Extreme Masters San Jose 2015 get off to a flying start at the SAP Center. With thousands of fans watching all the League of Legends action unfold live at the stadium and thousands upon thousands more tuning in online, there were some truly incredible plays to be witnessed.
However, in the end both of day one’s matchups proved to be clear-cut ones, with Team SoloMid’s new roster more than proving itself against LGD Gaming and Counter Logic Gaming swiftly taking out Unicorns of Love in just over 30 minutes each time.
The matches
Team SoloMid vs. LGD Gaming
| Match | Winner | Match time |
| Match one | Team SoloMid | 53:35 |
| Match two | Team SoloMid | 39:57 |
Counter Logic Gaming vs. Unicorns of Love
| Match | Winner | Match time |
| Match one | Counter Logic Gaming | 33:39 |
| Match two | Counter Logic Gaming | 33:23 |
Up next: the semi and grand finals!
Today, the second and final day of the Intel Extreme Masters San Jose festivities will be taking place. First up are the semifinals, with Team SoloMid versus Origen followed by Counter Logic Gaming versus Jin Air Green Wings. Will there be more resounding 2-0 wins before the best-of-five grand final? Tune in here from 20:00 CET to find out!
For all the latest information and updates about the event, don’t forget to keep an eye on the official Intel Extreme Masters website and follow IEM on Facebook and Twitter.
