Very good game, happy to watched it. Deserved win for Guild.

Btw, I failed 2 times today in Split. I don't understand that you pick Split, you won T side with 8 and you lose the map. This shouldn't be happen in a map like Split. First Damwon than Guild did this to me and I lost some cash :( .

No joke, this should be the first thing Guild needs to change.

BTW, I'm not just talking about EU. EU is overrated, I agree. KR has the best teams, NA has more top level teams, EU has standard. Brasil is just like TR and CIS, has potential but not enough power.

But you know, bullets for everyone. GL or Furia can beat any team ofc.

Just waiting for your frustration... No offense but I think there is an obvious difference.

First Strike Semi-Final Heretics-G2 was absolutely a masterpiece. Especially Split map. They had outstanding tactics before the game, both teams found counter plays, both teams found another way etc. I think maybe not the greatest game but I am pretty sure the smartest game ever played in pro scene so far.

VS is not playing with full power still so powerful. Gonna be a big trouble for all teams in Masters 2.

My favorite so far...

I expect nothing but a visual show. It has to be a fiesta with these sharp aims. My hopes and thoughts are with FPX but I won't upset if Dfuse wins, they are playing wonderful.

1- They don't need to be top 2 to get one of that 2 spots.
2- They are not too much behind the best teams like Heretics or NiP. In scrims the games are on BBLs side according to leaks.
3- "BBL can't beat forZe" My comment was for that especailly. Did you ever watch any of both teams? Because I don't think you did. forZe can't beat any of top 4 Turkish teams with current form. Moreover, they were almost out of Masters 1. That's why I said you have no idea what you are talking about.

Still, it is very very hard to have that spot but man, you can't talk like they are some underdogs. They are one of the favorite teams I guarantee.

OK, you already don't know anything.

True.

You never know :=)

Otherside CSE'yi kolay geçer bence. Anlaki luckyz.

I started to think that they didn't want to show their full hand. C'mon, we are talking about the best team(at least one of them), they can't play exactly same Split in every match. I am pretty sure they've got more in the pocket. No worries I guess.

Do not run away "-" fraggers. Losing one map means nothing. It wasn't even close. Cya

Russz vs. Mwzera vs. TenZ(xd)

Valorantian Standoff?

It's a predictable number. You know what is another predictable number? If BBL hits Masters 2, it will be over 200k+ only from Turkish side. Wanna see that so badly.

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Just watched Russz's interview pre-match. It will be 13-0/13-0. Monsters have huge self confidence, lets hope not too much.

Miss information I guess. In all interviews and comments that I saw they say it keeps growing. No way they stop on 7 maps-20 agents.

CSE is the weakest team in top 8 I guess. But all the comments here and in the social media may curse BBL for a map. Let's see...

Guys, do you also think that Zyppaan is playing like chained? I know there is a system but I think he needs more freedom to do some unexpected things when game goes into crisis. I am done with seeing this child with Sage.

Well, at least they ran and died to NightChe this time, not Brasco. kappa

I think it's not about the players but the game play level. After first strike FPX was definitely the best team in the Europe with NiP. There is also some difference of course. One map may not shock me, but if they win this series it will make me more than shocked.

FPX was too strong on Split but they were playing like predictable. I guess Guild found the treasure here. Well prepared and played map by Guild, gg.

Yeah, it's kinda message to everyone. Impressive...

picking split against FPX? What a self confidence man!

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Oh, didn't know that. Still thinking Split is not the best pick but at least it fits now. Thank you.

I think Ballista's gamestyle might counter a lot of teams in Europe but Ascend is not one of them. They are already prepared explosive, pug style teams. I mean they play a lot of pugs together and also have a Turkish player(Pug beasts).

So, if Ascend keep their mental it will be 2-1 for Ascend.

I'm so confused man, wanna see their plan so bad...

Can someone please enlighten me, why Sen picked Split? Split was always close with LG and this time they have Shahzam and TenZ, I mean Jett-Sova co. they play no other agents and they are both bad at Split. What is the point here I didn't get it?

cNed what was that?! Don't be a hero, my bets are pending... :(

NiP is not good as much as I expected. Ascend seemed better on T, worse on CT. I don't know what will happen but I can easily say NiP is not at the place where they left. They need to be better to beat either Heretics or FPX.

Paura says in his streams "We have a 6 men squad, sometimes we play with rubino, sometimes with niesow it depends"

But I am not sure about to buy it. The community deserves a proper answer.

Please ban this guy, enough.

NiP already got this 2-0, we just don't know yet.

No cyp, kj or sova was working on T side but you need some information on CT guys. Nice try from Ballista but not enough. Heretics is not a stable team, they can adapt themselves to in game situations. You need a second plan to beat them I guess.

Second map is completely another story... Both teams are fantastic in T side on Ascent so far. KR seems like #1 region, I'm not sure...

Anyone who is here to read the comments, just don't.

Above there are some people comparing an entry player's aim(who's playing mostly with Op.) with a lurker/clutch player's aim. Save your time.

That might be a bad thing btw. not to have one of these 2 teams in the group. NiP/Heretics have the chance to lose one match against the other and stay alive, but there is no room for a single mistake against top teams for FPX. They will also need to beat the pressure in the semis.

There is a huge difference with the NU-VS game. Both teams seemed confused in the first half of the first map. They need to be more determined when they decided to get some kills and open the game. If they bring their in-game fear to other games, they have no chance to move on.

Finally we'll watch the best team again. I'm not saying this is an ez win, but always happy to see FPX on board.

2 of the most creative EU teams, cool matchup. If Heretics do have a solid game plan like in First Strike, there is no room for a surprise. But I don't think they are that much good right now, so they are vulnerable as any team. It might give Ballista the chance to do Ballista things. Expecting a close game, especially in Ballista's map. If the game goes to decider, anything can happen.

That's a decent comment. Still wondering which eu/cis/tr teams will hit the spots, 'cause they already have a different play style inside the region. Like you said, #1 Eu teams may have some problems with this play style, on the other hand EU underdogs can easily counter it. I hope Masters will be like Mexican Standoff.

Btw. Ascent was a fiesta for me. Very well played by both teams, VS had more creativity so they got what they want. Nuturn's run is obviously not over yet.

Futbolist is a highly experienced team. I believe they watched the last games 1-2 times, and won't make same mistakes again. At least they won't run and die to brasco same way. It will be a clear Futbolist win.

BBL and Futbolist won't make another mistake. At least in the first games, because in decider anything can happen. SO this should be an ez win for BBL.

No need for sorry man, I just say if you are talking about all players and don't know about EU or other regions, let people, who knows, talk about it, it's OK too. I hope I'm not rude. :)

I think there is knowledge problem for you guys. I'm not saying something bad, but you don't have to be polite if you don't know enough about EU players. Just don't "Scream, Mixwell" every topic please. :)

Fyi, Mixwell is still one of the best players in EU but there are better aimers for sure. Shao, Russz, Jady is currently best aimers in EU for my opinion(no need to talk about Scream ofc. he is #1). Some people can say Mixwell ofc. But it is not a "Scream, Mixwell" topic. I hope you guys understood me correctly.

They looked like they were always waiting for OG. Except a couple of round they knew what to do. It was so satisfying to watch. Helaaaaaaaaaal!

Not quiet. 'cause this is a new game and big organizations does not have enough information or resources to get players who can fit to them. Fnatic waited almost 1 year to announce their squad, and they picked a decent team(First Strike semifinalists without an organization is a good choice). G2 started the game from day 1 with a decent team, and they were unbeatable until first strike final. But OG, Liquid, TSM, C9 etc. they are not responsible yet. If I were a fan of these teams I wouldn't be mad.

Missing the first masters is a shitty thing ofc. But you can dominate the game in the future with this losses and learnings. This is what big organizations should try to do.