G2 Esports, Astralis, and FURIA have secured the ultimate locations in Stage 2 of ESL Professional League Season 22.
The three groups superior to the following stage after profitable their deciding fifth-round matches.
G2 Esports Sweeps ENCE
BLAST Open London champions G2 Esports regarded to show round its momentum following defeats to Mild Mates and B8 within the earlier rounds with a victory towards ENCE, a last-minute alternative that began its Professional League marketing campaign with two wins and two defeats.
The distinction in high quality between the 2 sides was on present, with G2 Esports displaying superior attacking and defensive methods to safe a 2-0 sweep and a spot in Stage 2.
Astralis Conquers Legacy
After struggling to win attacking rounds throughout Stage 1, Astralis battled again towards HEROIC to arrange a conflict with Legacy within the closing spherical. The South American aspect opened Inferno with a 13-7 scoreline, placing the skilled Danes on the verge of elimination.
Overpass was a a lot nearer contest, with each groups buying and selling attacking and defensive rounds to finish the opening half with six rounds apiece. Rounds continued going forwards and backwards, however Astralis emerged victorious (13-11) to take the collection to Historical.
The momentum continued for Astralis, racing to a ten-round lead after the primary half. The loud shouts of Legacy have been silenced because the Danes cruised to a dominant 13-3 victory to maneuver on to the following stage.
FURIA Dumps Out B8
Regardless of profitable FISSURE Playground 2, FURIA’s Professional League marketing campaign has peaked and troughed with defeats to HOTU and Legacy alongside wins over Fluxo and M80. In distinction, B8’s journey started with a victory over Legacy, a defeat to HOTU, a 2-1 win over G2 Esports, and a 2-0 loss to GamerLegion.
The Ukrainian aspect’s decide of Mirage went in its favour as its aggressive offensive play paid off, leading to a 13-5 win. FURIA responded on Inferno regardless of a late B8 comeback to degree the collection with a 13-8 scoreline.
Overpass was a detailed contest between the 2 sides, with B8 managing to breach FURIA’s defensive holds to tie 6-6 at halftime. Nevertheless, the Brazilian organisation’s second-half offence proved an excessive amount of for B8, taking the map 13-9 and the ultimate place in Stage 2.
What’s Subsequent?
With Stage 1 of ESL Professional League Season 22 concluded, consideration turns to Stage 2 the place the likes of Staff Falcons, Staff Vitality, and The MongolZ enter the fray.
Happening from October 4th to eighth, the 16 remaining groups will compete for eight locations within the Playoffs in one other five-round Swiss stage.
Followers can tune into all the motion throughout ESL’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
