BIG successfully advance to the final of the ESL Challenger Atlanta 2024 by defeating SAW in the tournament's semifinal, despite SAW being the favorites at the start. BIG are now just one step away from securing a coveted slot at ESL Pro League Season 21.
Road to the Final
BIG began their performance in Group B, where they won the first match against ODDIK with a score of 13-2. In the match for a playoffs spot, their opponents were M80, whom they skillfully defeated with a score of 13-7.
Match Details
The first map was Nuke, chosen by SAW, who performed very well in the first half and won it with a score of 8-4. In the second half, they concluded the game with a victory at 13-5.
The second was Ancient, BIG's choice, where they finished the first half with a score of 9-3. In the second half, they also skillfully closed the game and ended the map with a score of 13-6.
The third was Vertigo, where the first half ended with a close score of 7-5 in favor of BIG. In the second half, SAW attempted a comeback but fell short, losing with a score of 13-9.
Best Player of the Match
The title of best player of the match went to Michel "ewjerkz" Magalhães, who, despite the defeat, played an excellent match and contributed significantly to the effort for victory. His rating for this match was 6.8, impressive in such a role.
Next Match
In the final of the tournament, BIG will face FlyQuest, where the victor will secure the coveted spot at ESL Pro League Season 21. Meanwhile, SAW exit the tournament in 3rd-4th place, gaining valuable experience and $10,000.
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