Liquid's next opponents decided

Liquid suffered from a slow start, something they had been keen to avoid, and IGL Nick "nitr0" Canella suggested they should be able to avoid. However, the NA team was left battling uphill as they clawed their way back into the game to eventually lose 16-12. Now Liquid know they will be facing FORZE in the 0-1 pool.

The Andrey "Jerry" Mekhryakov-led roster were also the victims of an upset loss as they threw away a 12-3 lead over Australia's Grayhound, losing 16-14. FORZE have been struggling for form as of late, with losses to Looking4org and Spirit Academy the only other matches played since their RMR run.

However, the team are still a dangerous side and looked strong before they threw away the lead. Liquid, on the other hand, came into the game late and will need Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski and Josh "oSee" Ohm to replicate their good performances in order to avoid being sent to the 0-2 pool.

Whilst Liquid will have to fight from 0-1, both Complexity and paiN are sitting in the 1-0 pool with their matchups also set. Complexity will be against IEM Katowice champions G2, whilst paiN are up against FaZe.