Mad Lions KOI, PSG Talon open World Championships play-in with wins

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Mad Lions KOI swept Vikings Esports and PSG Talon rallied past paiN Gaming in the opening matches of the League of Legends World Championship play-in round on Wednesday at Berlin, Germany.

Mad Lions KOI and PSG Talon will square off in a qualification match Friday, with the winner advancing to the Oct. 3-13 Swiss Stage.

All play-in matches, which run through Sunday, are best-of-