We are now in the midst of the ESL Pro League S20 Playoffs, where all the remaining teams have secured their spots in the Quarter-Finals of the event. Some series have been more closely contested than others, setting the stage for some exciting matchups as the top CS2 teams in the world prepare to battle it out.
Spirit Makes Imperial Look Easy
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Team Spirit had a smooth victory in their second match of the ESL Pro League S20 Playoffs, easily defeating Imperial in a 2:0 series. After an overtime battle on the first map, Spirit dominated with a 13:3 win on Dust2.
The standout performances from donk and sh1ro were expected, but the improved showing from zont1x and magixx added depth to Spirit’s success. Spirit’s support duo plays a crucial role in their performances, and their win against Imperial sets up a challenging match against NAVI in the next round.
Liquid Triumphs Over Complexity in North American Showdown
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Liquid dominated the battle of North America against Complexity, securing a convincing victory in a one-sided series. Liquid’s strong performance with a 13:2 win on Nuke followed by a 13:7 victory on Anubis showcased their dominance.
YEKINDAR’s standout play and the team’s overall cohesion were key factors in Liquid’s success. The upcoming match against G2 will be a significant test for Liquid, but they are expected to continue their winning streak.
MIBR Clinches Victory with Reverse-Sweep Against Heroic
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MIBR displayed impressive resilience against Heroic, executing a reverse sweep to secure victory in the series. After Heroic’s initial win, MIBR dominated with a 13:5 victory on Nuke to advance.
Despite strong performances from sjuush and TeSeS, Heroic fell short in the end. MIBR’s insani, exit, and drop put up stellar numbers, setting up a crucial matchup against M80 in the Semi-Finals.
Eternal Fire Emerges Victorious in Hard-Fought Battle Against The MongolZ
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In a tightly contested 2:1 series, Eternal Fire emerged victorious over The MongolZ after a nail-biting showdown. Turkish roster Eternal Fire showcased their strength in a series where the outcome could have gone either way.
Despite a valiant effort from The MongolZ, Eternal Fire’s XANTARES was a standout performer, leading his team to victory across all three maps. The Quarter-Finals of ESL Pro League S20 will feature exciting matchups: Vitality vs. Eternal Fire, M80 vs. MIBR, G2 vs. Team Liquid, and Spirit vs. NAVI.
