Expected score tbh even as EU fanboy

Group A
Acend
SMB

Group B
Envy
VK

Group C
100T
Gambit

Group D
SEN
G2

I would say they are all equal. Obviously one big difference is that EMEA is more competitive region than KR, so teams are more battle hardened. And I have seen some people saying that VS may struggle against top NA and EMEA teams based on their playstyle.

ACE 2 - 0 SMB

I saw that WeirdChamp

Acend 7th under Gambit and SMB? Acend is way more well rounded than Gambit.

This. Seeding matches were really different compared to qualification matches. Acend, Gambit and SMB were just running around taking duels all over map during their last games.

If this is true then placing 4th on EMEA should have been the goal for every team. I mean just think about G2. They will most likely place 2nd on this group and if they get out they won't face Sentinels on first round of single elims. Obviously I may underrate Crazy Racoon and Paper Rex heavily, but I don't know about that.

I think Acend will be just fine as long as their players don't choke on LAN. I'm not too sure about G2 though. I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't make it out of groups, but anything is possible I guess. Let's hope for the best!!

We EU boys will conquer Russia and Turkey and make EMEA imperium! Before Berlin of course.

CIS best FPS region. Especially compared to the population.

Acend vs Gambit

No cope literally yesterday both Acend and GMB were just running around with minimal usage of proper strats. Even Gambit players admitted that they were playing troll comp on Haven. SMB is all about aim, the moment they face a team who properly uses strats and who actually wants to win they will start losing. They are good team, but not as superior as it looks like currently. You heard it here first!

SMB is using all strats in seeding matches, while ACE and GMB are saving them for Berlin. That's the difference.

edit: where are the downvoters now? KEKW the moment Gambit started doing some smart plays SMB fell

Originally, but it got changed and now top 2 teams of each group makes it.

How does it matter? Acend should have no problems at making it to top 2 in any group. That's all that matters. They could even take the first spot from teams like 100T or Envy. Ofc no one wants to face Sentinels in first round of single elims, but at the same time any of the other 3 group teams could face them first.

Because this game didn't actually matter outside of prize money. There will be 4 groups, top 2 of each will make it to playoffs. Acend should have no problem getting out of groups no matter where they place. 3 groups will have 1 NA team each, every group will most likely have 1 EMEA team, 1 group will have VS and rest are kind of whatever. And they most likely won't even place to same group with Sentinels like if that even mattered.

I think you took this game bit too seriously

Based on their recent games. I just don't see them winning against top NA or EMEA. But, as I said who knows...

Have I said that they are from EU? My point is that Acend losing seeding matches against SMB and GMB doesn't automatically make them worse than some team they haven't played against. This poster is trying to say that KR is better than this even though that most likely isn't the case. I would say SMB/GMB/ACE are better than Korean's 1. seed. But who knows how they would match.

What is this logic? I would say GMB/SMB > VS.

bad post after bad post

Sentinels vs 100T/Envy/SMB/Acend/Gambit/VS

Terrible take that doesn't make any sense. Losing to a team doesn't automatically make you worse than rest of the teams. Both teams played really well.

Acend should win against Gambit unless they mentally boomed, so we should see ACE vs SMB rematch. After that we can crown the best team in EMEA.

that's kind of what adaptive gameplay looks like.

At least now they have some footage to look through. SMB isn't bad Split team either.

I actually hope that Gambit is in same group with Sentinels. I feel like they are better fit than G2 to fight against Sentinels.

Pretty much semis will be made of 4 of these: Sentinels, Envy, 100T, VS, Acend, SMB, Gambit. Hard to see any other region making it there over these.

He is good player during his good days, but he is just really inconsistent.

I think its around 60% Jamppi and 40% Soulcas unless they have changed.

Here EU games usually start at 4PM/6PM/8PM and NA games like 10PM/12AM. So its decent.

I don't think they are more patriotic than others, its just that their patriotism and culture is different compared to a lot of other countries. Good and easy example is flags for example. In USA people show respect and pride towards their flag by portraying it everywhere from schools to houses etc. While in countries like Finland (where I am from) people show respect and pride towards the flag by only showing it during important events. We see the American way as disrespectful. Obviously you also need to add that in general Americans may not know as much about the world (outside of USA) compared to people who come from places like Europe. So they may not realize their faultiness. People here see Americans as ignorant and arrogant.

Gambit lost to arguable the best EMEA team. Losing 2-1 against Acend isn't that bad.

Yes. Pineapple & chicken best basic pizza combo

SMB is good while I feel like G2 isn't playing their best,

No Tier 1 team would sign player that has been accused of sexual assault

its called preshow

I'm just worried of Zeek. He really needs to step in from the beginning. He has been kind of struggling during their last games. Obviously he was sole reason Acend won Icebox against NaVi, but at the same time his early performance was one of the reasons why the game went to OT.

I'm not downvoting you btw

Could be. I just feel that the win against FPX came down to SMB outaiming FPX.

I think either one can win, but one think where SMB clearly surpassed FPX was their individual plays. I think it mainly came down to that. FPX players just couldn't win duels. But, the think is that G2 is far superior in that department compared to FPX.

G2 2-0 SMB
ACEND 2-1 Gambit

We don't know about G2 yet. Liquid wasn't consistent in Iceland.

Mechanically Bonkar isn't that good (in pro level), but his ability usage is usually really good and he is the brain of the team. But, kind of makes sense since he comes from Paladins.

I think the finalist will be 2 of these: Acend, G2, Gambit or Team Liquid.
But my prediction just to spice things up is: G2 vs TL

Acend didn't qualify because of single elims (Even Sentinels lost once against Andbox). G2 did roster changes because their old lineup wasn't working anymore and no one expected them to make it to Reykjavik anyway. They most likely paid good amount for Acend's Koldamenta, so Acend had to sign Zeek. Heretics had arguable the most dominant EU team, but they apparently had internal issues.

You are really underestimating Guild. They played well, but Gambit played better. Gambit were good in Masters 2 EMEA's and placed 3rd/4th. Everyone knows that they are scrim gods and their individuals are nuts. There is a reason why people have high expectations for them.

Tbh FPX doesn't deserve to go forward if they play like this.

That's sad... if Liquid keeps playing like this and they truly activated their lower bracket mode I wouldn't be surprised if they made it to top 4. But, the thing is that both Acend and Gambit should make it to Berlin as well. Maybe too early to say though, but the momentum is building...