B8 and ENCE have secured their spots in the playoffs of the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 tournament, sending JANO and 9z home after decisive group victories. It is now clear who will face whom in the playoffs, giving some insight into the potential champion.

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B8's Path to the Playoffs

In the elimination match, team B8 demolished JANO on the map Mirage with a score of 13:5. Alexey "alex666" Yarmoshchuk showcased an excellent performance on the map, finishing with a K-D ratio of 21-13. B8 continued their dominance on the map Ancient, where JANO couldn't narrow the gap, losing with a score of 11:11.

These results secured B8 a spot in the playoffs, where they will be facing HEROIC. The match promises to be intense, as they face one of the top teams in the tournament.

ENCE's Path to the Playoffs

ENCE's series against 9z marked their second victory over them in this tournament. ENCE easily took the map Ancient with a score of 13:6, and then, despite 9z's resistance on Mirage, closed the map with a 13:9 score.

ENCE's next opponent will be team The MongolZ, known for their unpredictable playstyle. ENCE has every chance for a successful performance in the playoffs, thanks to the momentum gained during the tournament.

Playoff Details and Match Schedule

The playoff pairs have been distributed in a clear manner, with the first place of one group playing against the second place of the other group. This format is familiar to many, so there are no surprises.

• The ENCE vs. The MongolZ match will begin on October 19, 2024, at 16:30 CET/ 14:30 UTC.
• The B8 vs. HEROIC match will start approximately on October 19, 2024, at 19:00 CET/ 17:00 UTC.
• The tournament's grand final will take place on October 20, 2024, at 17:00 CET/ 15:00 UTC.

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Viewer Support

ENCE's advancement to the playoffs has certainly delighted the audience at the arena, as ENCE is considered the home team of the tournament, and almost everyone is cheering for them. This is also important for the team since this is the first LAN event for the new roster, providing valuable experience for the newcomers.

Playing in front of their fans is undoubtedly easier than facing a hostile crowd, which could be a pleasant factor for victory. This success might lead to a promising future for this lineup, showcasing the desired results.