Today's game day at the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR NA Closed Qualifier was marked by a number of problems related to the absence of key players from Take Flyte and Mythic.
Unexpected match absences not only create a tense atmosphere, but also demonstrate how important it is for teams to adhere to strict schedules and discipline. In the case of Take Flyte and Mythic, such issues could significantly affect their chances of a successful tournament appearance.
Dramatic events at the start
Team Take Flyte found themselves in a tough spot when their starting riffler Caleb “jchancE” Davis was unable to make it to their match against BOSS on time due to traffic jams. This forced the team to forfeit the opening round, which was a major blow to their position in the tournament. A similar situation happened to Mythic - the team's star Ryan “freakazoid” Abadir overslept, which almost led to his team's defeat in the opening match against Wildcard. His brother, Austin “Cooper” Abadir, was desperately trying to reach him by phone.
Key details of the incidents
Take Flyte's match against BOSS had to be postponed, but the team was forced to withdraw from the opening round due to the absence of one of their key players. This decision had serious repercussions as Take Flyte will now face an elimination match. Take Flyte played the second match and jchancE was present so they won it 2-0, thus knocking out the LAG team. As for Mythic, after numerous attempts to wake up freakazoid, the player still managed to connect to the game a few minutes before the match started but the team lost to Wildcard with a score of 13-3.
Importance of the situation
These incidents demonstrate how unpredictable tournaments can be and how important the preparedness of every team member is. In the world of professional esports, where every second counts, situations like this can cost teams not only a win, but also a chance at further participation in the tournament.
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