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Storming Through: VCT Americas Week 5 Recap
VCT Americas Week 5 came to an end on May 2nd 2023. After going through Super week, the teams gladly welcomed the usual one game per week strategy. This week, 2 teams have secured their spots in the playoffs, while the others still have a ways to go.
Game 1: NRG vs 100 Thieves
NRG have managed to stay in the game and level their tally to 3-3, as they beat 100 Thieves 2-0. NRG had quite a dominating performance on both maps. On Bind, they had a strong defense in the first half, which allowed them to capitalize on it and win the map 13-7. Fracture was an even more dominant affair, where NRG showed an attacking masterclass, ending the first half 11-1, and winning the game 13-3.
Game 2: MIBR vs Furia
Furia managed to extend their lead further, as they beat MIBR 2-0, and currently stand at 4-2. Both teams had a fierce back and forth on Pearl, each side making the most of their attacking side. But it was Furia who came out on top at 13-11. Split was a much faster affair, as Furia had a great defense in the first half. This allowed them to take the win at 13-7.
Game 3: Cloud9 vs Sentinels
Cloud9 pushed Sentinels further into the pit, as the Blue outfit won the series 2-0. After a decent opening from Sentinels, Cloud9 had an excellent defensive half, at 9-3. They allowed little breathing room in the second half, before taking the victory 13-4.Fracture was a similar affair, where a phenomenal defensive side from Cloud9 allowed them to take the win 13-6.
Watch the full game here: MAP 1, MAP 2.
Game 4: Leviatan vs Evil Geniuses
Both teams did not want to lose out on this matchup, but in the end it was EG who managed to come out on top at 2-1 in the series. Split went in the favor of EG at 13-10, after a decent showing on their defensive side. Leviatan returned the favor on Pearl at another 13-10, where both teams looked quite evenly matched. Final map of the game was Ascent, where both teams had dominant defensive sides. But in the end, it was EG who had the better defense, and won the map 13-10 once again.
Game 5: LOUD vs KRU
Probably the most anticipated game of the week, we saw League Leaders LOUD take on what is arguably the worst team in VCT Americas, KRU. However, KRU did not fare too bad for themselves, as they managed to put up quite a fight, before conceding 2-1 in the series. KRU took the first map Pearl 13-10, after a great attacking side in the second half. Moving on to Ascent, they seemed quite confident, managing to take and hold the lead. But LOUD finally took the win at 13-11 after a 6 round win streak. Final map was Split, where KRU put up a good fight, but LOUD’s attack was just too much for them to handle, and they conceded the map 13-10.
LOUD and Cloud9 are currently 6-0 and 5-1 in the standings, and have secured their spots in the playoffs. KRU is currently the worst performing team at 0-6, and have yet to win a single game.