TLDR:
- FUT Esports sweeps Team Liquid 2-0
- Team Heretics overcomes Gentle Mates 2-1
- Both teams advance to upper semifinals
- xeus impresses in FUT debut replacing cNed
FUT’s Commanding Performance
FUT Esports demonstrated their continued dominance in EMEA with a convincing 2-0 victory over Team Liquid. The Turkish powerhouse showed no signs of rust despite roster changes, winning on Pearl (13-7) and Fracture (13-6).
New Blood Shines
The series marked an impressive debut for xeus, FUT’s newest Duelist who stepped into the considerable shoes left by cNed. The rookie’s performance, combined with MrFaliN’s first-time Tejo play, showcased FUT’s ability to evolve their strategies while maintaining their winning form.
Map Breakdown
Pearl (13-7)
- Dominant 9-3 first half from FUT
- MrFaliN’s crucial 4K and plant denial
- Strong closer performances from qRaxs and yetujey
Fracture (13-6)
- FUT secured early 6-0 lead
- Team Liquid struggled despite man advantages
- qRaxs dominated with 37 kills and 7 first bloods
Heretics’ Resilient Victory
Team Heretics, coming off their impressive 2024 campaign, faced a stern test against dark horse Gentle Mates in a three-map thriller.
Match Progression
- Abyss (4-13): Gentle Mates shocked with dominant performance
- Fracture (13-3): Heretics bounced back with MiniBoo’s 367 ACS
- Pearl (13-8): Heretics closed series despite late pressure
Key Performances
- MiniBoo’s remarkable turnaround from 62 ACS on Abyss to 367 on Fracture
- RieNs’ crucial 1v4 clutch on Abyss
- Strong team coordination in final two maps
Tournament Implications
The victories set up exciting upper semifinal matchups: – FUT Esports vs Team Vitality – Team Heretics vs BBL Esports
Lower bracket matchups:
- Team Liquid vs Apeks
- Gentle Mates vs KOIKOI
Looking Ahead
Both FUT and Heretics have positioned themselves strongly in the tournament, each showing different paths to victory. FUT’s clean sweep demonstrates their continued excellence, while Heretics’ resilience in bouncing back from an opening map loss proves their championship mettle.
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