Final matchups revealed
It didn't entirely go the way of North America today, as we bid goodbye to Evil Geniuses, saw Complexity escape defeat, and Liquid stumble at a final hurdle.
FURIA and paiN have qualified 3-0 in the groups, being the first two teams to advance and the only representatives that are based in North America. paiN have qualified in a triumphant manner, not dropping a single map and doing so with almost absolute ease. FURIA has had a rough path to their qualification as they struggled in their second matchup against Evil Geniuses and had to go to a third map versus Liquid.
For tomorrow's matches, Liquid will face a familiar face in Nouns, the other American team that has made it to the last day. This matchup certainly favors the storied American organization as they have the experience, the skill, and the team cohesion over Nouns, who at times have looked shaky and needed three maps to overcome Flamengo, a team that Liquid easily rolled over 16-6.
Complexity will also look to punch their ticket to the French capital as they face on of their domestic nemesis, MIBR. The two sides played three times in a row in February, with MIBR coming away with two victories while Complexity claimed the last one. The two have battled constantly and with both teams in prime form, it certainly be a match that you cannot miss.
Liquid v. Nouns
Complexity v. MIBR
paiN v. FURIA
Fluxo v. Paqueta