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Discussion | Esports ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 Day 8 Match Discussion
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ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 - Information, Schedule & Discussion
Missed yesterday? Catch up with the Day 7 Match Discussion
Spoiler-free VoDs of today's games
Coverage:
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Other Streams:
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Schedule (BO1)
| ID | Team | vs | Team | Result | Event (EST) | PST | GMT | CET | CST | AEDT |
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| D1 | SS | vs | BIG | 16-8 | 10:15 | 07:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 23:15 | 02:15 |
| D2 | QBF | vs | mouz | 16-14 | 11:20 | 08:20 | 16:20 | 17:20 | 00:20 | 03:20 |
| D3 | Ast | vs | C9 | 6-16 | 12:40 | 09:40 | 17:40 | 18:40 | 01:40 | 04:40 |
| D4 | TL | vs | Vega | 12-16 | 14:20 | 11:20 | 19:20 | 20:20 | 03:20 | 06:20 |
| D5 | GMB | vs | SK | 10-16 | 15:40 | 12:40 | 20:40 | 21:40 | 04:40 | 07:40 |
| D6 | FNC | vs | Na'Vi | 7-16 | 17:00 | 14:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 |
| E1 | FNC | vs | GMB | 16-2 | 18:25 | 15:25 | 23:25 | 00:25 | 07:25 | 10:25 |
| E2 | Vega | vs | C9 | 4-16 | 19:15 | 16:15 | 00:15 | 01:15 | 08:15 | 11:15 |
| E3 | mouz | vs | SS | 16-13 | 20:10 | 17:10 | 01:10 | 02:10 | 09:10 | 12:10 |
Starting times are estimates. Each match will begin after the previous one concludes.
Standings
| Place | Team Name | W&L | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 | Round 4 | Round 5 |
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| 1. | G2 Esports | 3-0 | 16-8 | 16-8 | 16-4 | ||
| 1. | FaZe Clan | 3-0 | 16-8 | 16-3 | 16-12 | ||
| 3. | QB Fire | 3-1 | 16-3 | 19-16 | 4-16 | 16-14 | |
| 3. | SK Gaming | 3-1 | 16-13 | 16-12 | 12-16 | 16-10 | |
| 3. | Natus Vincere | 3-1 | 5-16 | 16-1 | 16-9 | 16-7 | |
| 6. | Fnatic | 3-2 | 8-16 | 16-6 | 16-8 | 7-16 | 16-2 |
| 6. | Cloud9 | 3-2 | 8-16 | 13-16 | 16-7 | 16-6 | 16-4 |
| 6. | mouz | 3-2 | 16-2 | 12-16 | 16-3 | 14-16 | 16-13 |
| 9. | | 2-3 | 16-5 | 16-19 | 16-13 | 10-16 | 2-16 |
| 9. | | 2-3 | 16-10 | 3-16 | 3-16 | 16-12 | 4-16 |
| 9. | | 2-3 | 13-16 | 16-13 | 13-16 | 16-8 | 13-16 |
| 12. | | 1-3 | 5-16 | 1-16 | 16-12 | 8-16 | |
| 12. | | 1-3 | 2-16 | 16-14 | 8-16 | 6-16 | |
| 12. | | 1-3 | 16-5 | 8-16 | 9-16 | 12-16 | |
| 15. | | 0-3 | 10-16 | 14-16 | 12-16 | ||
| 15. | | 0-3 | 3-16 | 6-16 | 7-16 |
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Jan 22 '18
I'm afraid that C9 will completely lose their shit if Astralis wins a round they shouldn't have.
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u/liquidsw0rds Jan 22 '18
Yep. This team is so good when they have the momentum, not when they are on the back foot.
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u/420fourtwenny Jan 22 '18
C9's biggest downfall is how badly they seem to tilt when things don't go their way.
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u/super_shogun Complexity Jan 22 '18 edited Jan 22 '18
Space Soldiers vs. BIG
I think Space Soldiers will take this convincingly. They had a pretty great showing against Gambit yesterday despite a slow start. I had BIG picked to go out 0-3 against North yesterday, but North's sheer terribleness took me by surprised. Neither team played good CS in that game, it was just a battle of who could be more awful. I don't think that's going to cut it vs. Space Soldiers and I think BIG's major run ends here. 16-11 Space soldiers.
Post game: I managed to catch the last 5 rounds of this game so I can't say much about how either team played, but the score is about what I expected. Even if SS don't make the top 8 from here, they've definitely proven that they're a unit and it's not just the Xantares and the funky bunch. Calyx especially has been impressive this event.
QB Fire vs. mousesports
Come on mousesports, you're 2-1, one more win and you're in the finals. And you're up against QB Fire, this is the perfect oppurtunity to secure that legend spot. But knowing mousesports, it's also the perfect oppurtunity to send mousesports fans to the ER for cardiac arrest by barely squeezing out a win versus a team like QBF. 16-13 mousesports and that's only because it's mousesports. Assuming they actually play like they should, then 16-5 mousesports.
Astralis vs. Cloud9
Why'd it have to come to this. Astralis seem like they weren't ready for this major, most likely due to Device being out for so long. Cloud9 have been playing pretty well, and I think they have what it takes to knock out Astralis here unfortunately. Depending on the map I could see this being a close game, but if it goes to Train (which I'm fairly confident it will not, but whatever) it could be a stomp by C9. Assuming it isn't train I'm predicting 16-10 C9
Post game: I'm surprised Astralis didn't ban train, sure they're not bad on it but Cloud9 is the best team in world on train currently. It's suicide to play C9 on it given Astralis' form at this major.
Liquid vs. Vega
Vega have won 6 rounds in their last 2 games, 3 in each game respectively. I know Liquid have a coach playing for them, and I know Vega (barely) beat Liquid in the qualifier, but watching Vega play it seems like their run of good form is over. Obviously FaZe and Mouz are completely different opponents than Liquid with a standin, but if you're getting 16-3'd it hardly matters who you're playing. This should be close though, 16-13 I think
Post game: Wow, Vega played phenomenally. It's a shame that Liquid having Zews is going to make people discredit this performance (like I did in my prediction) but Vega has clearly fully covered from their past 2 blowouts. Imagine a top 8 with Gambit, Vega, Na'Vi, and QB Fire.
Gambit vs. SK
Out of all the games today I think this has the biggest chance for an upset, but I can't not give SK the edge. They played amazing vs. FaZe yesterday until the second half when Guardian turned on his monitor, and I think vs. a team like Gambit SK should pretty comfortably win this. However, if Gambit show up firing on all cylinders they could maaaaybe take this, but that's a big maybe. If everything goes as planned then I think it'll be around 16-7 SK.
Post game: What do you expect picking Overpass vs. SK. I'm surprised this game was as close as it was, but the scoreline was helped by SK losing a few rounds they probably shouldn't have in the second half.
Fnatic vs. Na'Vi
Fnatic have looked really solid the whole tournment, while Na'Vi have looked like Na'Vi. I want to say this will be a close game but you never know with this Na'Vi lineup, they either stomp or get stomped. 16-5 Fnatic if it's a stomp, if Na'Vi show up then it should be more around 16-13 Fnatic.
Post game: Na'Vi's Inferno CT side was incredible, Fnatic could do almost nothing during the first half. Now that they've made it though that leaves Gambit as the last CIS team to qualify, ironic considering they're the reigning champions. I forgot about Vega oops shit
I think that's everything. Shame I'm probably going to miss SS vs. BIG because of class, damn you education
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u/thetrombonist Liquid Jan 22 '18
thanks for the write-up!
Pesky education getting in the way - my schedule is nice in that I won't miss any of the first set of games. If liquid win vs vega, and go on to play vs another 2-2 team, I'll probably be in my digital systems lecture, but fuck that noise I gotta cheer for my bois
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u/acequake91 10 years coin Jan 22 '18 edited Jan 22 '18
You've got a lot of faith in C9 in this one and last. I wish I shared your optimism.
I honestly feel that C9 is gonna make one small mistake and tilt from there. I always have that feeling when they face EU teams. Hoping Tarik can call perfectly
Edit: I'm not doubting you on a C9 pick ever again. Pick them to win pls so I can be happy.
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u/Hypherios Virtus.pro Jan 22 '18
I admit, I was a nonbeliever, but holy crap is watching Space Soldiers fun. There's always some action in their strategies, it's dope to look at.
Although... d-does Calyx have a double-chin beard?
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u/Wallisaurus SK Jan 22 '18
Mousesports really just peaking upper B without smoking, flashing, mollying anything? Knowing that QBF have an awp...
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u/Geinrendour Jan 22 '18
Please, BRST times would be good. :(
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u/ebber22 Astralis Jan 22 '18
HLTV automatically detects your timezone and use that to display matchtimes in your area.
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Jan 22 '18
Really hope Space Soldiers can win this, great to see them this event. I used to be a hater but I've seen the light. Definitely deserve it more than BIG, Paz and XANTARES had a great tournament so far.
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u/manatidederp NiP Jan 22 '18
I actually used to "hate" them for knocking out legit teams of online qualifiers for then to never qualify themselves. But what do you know, it really helps to actually watch them play at a damn LAN. I enjoy them, almost every match is a spectacle.
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u/stewieeeeeeeee FaZe Jan 22 '18
glaive causing technical issues so he can read the bible to astralis and rek c9 in the 2nd half smh
not like they need a bible to rush outside and overwhelm c9 every round tho
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u/Ulken0 Jan 22 '18
That laugh when Astralis lost power to all their computers was awesome
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u/WritingWithSpears MOUZ Jan 22 '18
Winged Hussars are already eliminated. Who'll stop the Ottomans now?
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
I always thought that teams werent allowed to talk during tech pauses? This is a really fortunate timing for both teams to go through their preparation again lol
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u/MozartWillVanish Jan 22 '18
Made coffee for the 2nd half... second half delayed... fml
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u/CptWetPants Legendary Switzerland Master Jan 22 '18
SS > BIG
mouz > QBF
Ast > C9
Vega > TL
SK > GMB
FNC > Na'V
I really want Cloud9 to win, as I think they are a really good team, but it will probably be Astralis, they are mostly shaky in groups and I want to see them in the playoffs. G2 and FaZe have made it, just need astralis and SK to get there and the playoffs will be fucking banging.
At PGL, G2 and FaZe didn't make it - how mad would it be if SK and Astralis don't make it this time? Luckily FaZe and G2 will be on opposite sides of the bracket, so assuming SK and Ast don't make it, G2 and FaZe atleast wouldn't meet in the QF's. But a crazy world we live in that Astralis is on the brink of elimination. Such a consistent team.
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
Why would you even pick train when you cannot even execute the simplest t-strat? Looked similiar against C9.
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
Is this a tech or a tact because I'm sure you're not allowed to talk during a tech?
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u/Worknewsacct 10 years coin Jan 22 '18
Good showing by Liquid, playing with a coach is pretty tough. Really impressed with nitr0 and Twistzz
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
There were three teams much worse... and those teams didnt play with a coach...
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u/fatmurphy MIBR Jan 22 '18
a little bit off-topic: if SK wins by a margin greater than +2, it becomes seed by out-number QBF's round-diff. So we won't see SK-G2 or SK-Faze in QF.
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u/VIRTUS-DOGSHIT Jan 22 '18
gg astralis you didn't deserve this win. too many thrown rounds first half plus playing train to begin with vs. c9...fail
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u/refuzeUS Jan 22 '18
I really dont understand how professional team can be this bad in pistol rounds for years.
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u/Spork_Revolution Vitality Jan 22 '18
This tournament has made CT ro T side look very strong on different maps. More than we are used to.
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
No, vega I think was one of the worst match ups to have.
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u/Guizas MOUZ Jan 23 '18
im gonna cheer for Space Soldiers, because every team im cheering for is getting raped.
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u/WritingWithSpears MOUZ Jan 23 '18
Never seen so many cloudy flairs since both the Dota and CS squad was getting 2nd places back in 2014
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u/beninho106 MOUZ Jan 22 '18
this was the worst train t-side i've ever seen and ofc mouz is able to offer this hahaha
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u/Selfix Natus Vincere Jan 22 '18
HOLY SHIT... chokesports back at it, thats gotta hurt. congratz QBF
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u/cuxer FaZe Jan 22 '18
Familiar story:
Huge underdog plows through qualifyer, every analyst says they are an underdod. Fans disagree, with questionable logic.
Underdog qualifies, fans claim the team is top tier now.
Underdog goes 0-3 next major.
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
Cloud 9 winning more t-rounds on train in the first 5 rounds than Mouse and QBF combined in 30 rounds lol.
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u/Spork_Revolution Vitality Jan 22 '18
The worst part of this is C9 are not even playing well. They are so fucking predictable. Astralis should be shutting this down.
Everything is on the T-side... hopefully with that one elusive pistol round to save the tournament.
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u/DerpAntelope Astralis Jan 22 '18
Good news is Device is topfragging for Astralis. Bad news is they only got 6 ct rounds...
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
I've seen things like this happen too many times to c9. I just really hope they don't lose their momentum now.
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u/thekmanpwnudwn 500k Celebration Jan 22 '18
Astralis can't win a pistol round to save their lives. When was the last time they even won one?
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u/gonnj FaZe Jan 22 '18
If C9 wins this I feel they are guaranteed to qualify for top8
unless for some incredible bad luck SK loses to Gambit and they draw C9
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
Ska headshotting dupreeh through the train down to 1hp wtf
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
Guaranteed C9-Mouse 2-2 match. 150%. Not even lying here.
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
There is a pattern here, right? NiKo and Shox made it out of groups finally, so now Skadoodle and ChrisJ should follow them, am I right?PleasePleasePlease
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u/OldBenX ENCE Jan 22 '18 edited Jan 23 '18
VP's legend streak broken.
Astralis' legend streak broken.
QBF, team no one heard about before this tournament, is in playoffs.
Cloud9 reaching playoffs.
For the first time more than 3 legend teams fail to keep their status.
Anders was right. This major truly is an end of an era of CSGO.
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u/pn42 de_cache Jan 22 '18
you know what i would like? if they would show the teams reaction with ingame comms WHILE the guy is clutching or they are winning crucials rounds. sounds like much but i bet they guy cutting those has the power to sync it just a few seconds earlier.
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u/greenbird_ Liquid Jan 22 '18
Skadaddy refusing to go out in groups again. Let's go boys. Sad to see Astralis go as they're one of my favorites, but I'd say they're a bit out of practice with Dev1ce having been gone so long.
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u/Noobasdfjkl de_nuke Jan 22 '18
I think I saw .2 on the timer :(
JR should go to Navi so that Simple can rifle fulltime.
WTF is bardoph talking about, sharks are cars with tails instead of wheels?
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u/aquilaPUR ar_baggage Jan 22 '18
no. just no. I will never get how pro teams can play so fucking stupid. giving up Banana completely, not even watching for the flank or pushing cts back to the spot, just sitting in front of a for a full fucking minute, then running into the stack. why, just fucking why?! WHY
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u/WillAmakel FURIA Jan 22 '18
good show by liquid, played with the coach and left the major with a reasonable performance, hope the best for them
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u/jeznix King NiKo Jan 22 '18
AdreN: "Our aggressive style against SK's is going to be some beautiful CS"
orly
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u/skilbeatluck Jan 22 '18
AdreN: "Our aggressive style against SK's is going to be some AWFUL PILE OF SHIT CS"
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Jan 22 '18
holy fucking shit this first half of sk vs gambit was just brutal
fitch took 15 rounds to get his first kill in the match lol
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
lol I would like to see what Adren was looking at because it looked like he spotted Fallen at least 3 times.
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Jan 22 '18 edited Jan 22 '18
SK won, i swear to god if its gambit-vega im gonna cry
Edit: so we gon match up against c9. Amerikanskiy vs davaidavai
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u/_y2b_ EG Jan 22 '18
How many times has Inferno been played this major? I'm actually tired of it.
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u/fewcatrats Jan 22 '18
Why do they start with Gambit vs Fnatic, when Fnatic just played a game?
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u/Curious_Doerge Astralis Jan 23 '18
I freaking knew Vega would get C9 for round 5. God damn it.
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u/unknown9819 Jan 23 '18
Oh no C9 is setting up to lose in the most heartbreaking fashion possible
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u/dixon5y MIBR Jan 23 '18
the best can happen to cloud9 is play mirage to play his puggy esea style. What a bad choice from vega
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u/MozartWillVanish Jan 23 '18
You’re telling me the t-side double AWP didn’t start a comeback for Vega?
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u/pro_n00b Jan 23 '18
That shoulder rub by Smix is confirmed, Smix is bigger sister to Stew. Silent moment for our fallen comrade.
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 23 '18
Congrats mouz, its ok you can all unclench your butts now.
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u/MozartWillVanish Jan 22 '18
“He passes the UMP over to Tarik, who drops it to pick up the scout.” NA CS in one sentence.
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u/placeholder007 Jan 22 '18
Is there a youtube stream? Twitch is blocked at work
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u/BigDaddyHack Jan 22 '18
try using google or bing webpage translate on the twitch link
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u/EPOKslim Jan 22 '18
Do i have to be logged in on steam if i want to get souvenirs? Or is it just ok if my steam is offline but linked to twitch and i watch games on my laptop?
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u/MozartWillVanish Jan 22 '18
Christ... nex and tabseN are supposed to be BIG’s “stars” and they have 10 kills combined. Lmao
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u/cakefmateus FURIA Jan 22 '18
Oskar just shitting on QBF heads. Just going up stairs and noscoping the guy, he just fucked him mentally.
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u/Hypherios Virtus.pro Jan 22 '18
Is it just me or does it really look like the mouse coach doesn't care at all?
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u/Ontyyyy CS2 HYPE Jan 22 '18
One player plays ladder everytime? Do the molly shit, molly outside of ladder and then nade the shit out of that fucking room.
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u/UnsolvedMurder MOUZ Jan 22 '18
I don't know why I'm getting mad about this. This happens every fucking time.
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u/BigDaddyHack Jan 22 '18 edited Jan 22 '18
The major of blowouts and comebacks, although comebacks are just counter-blowouts in a sense.
Also: Vince's twitter about 10 mins ago https://twitter.com/OnFireVince/status/955488038355980291
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u/GarrettGSF MOUZ Jan 22 '18
Can Mouse just fucking ban train, it is simply embarrassing. In the unlikely case that they should make it out of groups, everyone would know to exploit their train weakness.
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u/fewcatrats Jan 22 '18
Round 5 matches will be brutal with Mouz, Astralis, Gambit, and NaVi/Fnatic in them.
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u/yakeefan 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
Omg qbf I don’t know why I keep putting them down for 0-3 their going to the finals!
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u/Noobasdfjkl de_nuke Jan 22 '18
Oh fuck, it's gonna be on Train. Jesus christ, rip pickems. Let's go C9!
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u/Wallisaurus SK Jan 22 '18
My goodness that choke from Mousesports....just running out all over getting picked off not using smokes, flashes or anything lol.
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u/HypahCS 1 Million Celebration Jan 22 '18
Tarik unfortunate not getting that kill on device but this is the stewie i like to see.
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u/Spork_Revolution Vitality Jan 22 '18
I can't believe Astralis fail to be aware of the push op close. Device hits a miracle shot, but wasn't aware.
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u/Stalin_Four_Time howl Jan 22 '18
The day of reckoning for my fellow North American fans