The action in Group D of ESL Pro League Season 18 is heating up. The teams are battling it out for a place in the Playoffs. To help you follow the tournament’s results, here's a rundown of the matches and a glimpse of what's to come.
Upper Bracket Progression:
Opening Round
The tournament began with Cloud9 showing their prowess, taking down Eternal Fire in a clean 2-0 match. Following on their heels,
Complexity
faced 9INE in what turned out to be a nail-biter. Despite 9INE's strong resistance, Complexity narrowly edged out with a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile,
Virtus.pro
and Liquid went head-to-head, and Virtus.pro managed to carve out a 2-1 win, pushing Liquid down the bracket. Not to be overshadowed,
G2
maintained their form, concluding the round by dispatching Lynn Vision with a decisive 2-0 score.
Upper Semi-Finals
The subsequent round witnessed Cloud9 pitted against the in-form Complexity. In a display of strategy and skill, Complexity outclassed Cloud9, registering a 2-0 win. On the other side, Virtus.pro, still riding the wave of their previous win, met their match in G2. It was a contest of titans, but G2's precision and teamwork paid off, resulting in a 2-1 triumph and booking their spot in the Upper Final.
Upper Final
The stakes were raised even higher as Complexity and G2, both having displayed exceptional performances, were set to face off. This match, scheduled for 14:00 UTC on Sunday, is much anticipated. Both teams have showcased their might, and it's anybody's game. The winner will not only secure their top position in Group D but will also earn the psychological advantage going into the playoffs.
Lower Bracket Challenges:
Lower Round 1
The tension was palpable in the Lower Bracket. Teams here were not just battling for redemption but also to stave off the threat of elimination. Eternal Fire, after their initial setback, bounced back with renewed vigor. They met 9INE, and the match ended in favor of Eternal Fire with a score of 2-0. Liquid, on the other hand, displayed resilience post their close match with Virtus.pro. They took on Lynn Vision and clinched a convincing 2-0 victory, showing they're not out of the race just yet.
Lower Semi-Finals
Today's line-up for the Lower Semi-Finals is nothing short of exciting. Virtus.pro is scheduled to take on the rejuvenated Eternal Fire at 14:00 UTC. Both teams have displayed flashes of brilliance, and it promises to be a closely contested duel. Following this, at 17:30 UTC, Cloud9 is geared up to face Liquid. With both teams having a point to prove, this showdown is expected to be full of strategic plays and memorable moments.
Group D Last Chance Stage
Teams that haven't had the best run so far still have a final shot at redemption. Lynn Vision and 9INE are scheduled to determine the 8th place in a do-or-die match at 10:30 UTC on Saturday. Following this, the losers of the Lower Semi-Finals will play against each other at 17:30 UTC to determine the 6th and 7th positions. With everything on the line, Sunday at 10:30 UTC will see the loser of the Lower Final battle against another team, providing one last chance to improve their standing.
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