In a thrilling matchup, SAW beats Eternal Fire 2-0 at ESL Pro League Season 19.
Portuguese team SAW exceeded all expectations today, defeating Turkish giants Eternal Fire 2-0 in a thrilling best-of-three series. This victory secures SAW a decisive 6th place in Group A of ESL Pro League Season 19 and eliminates Eternal Fire from the tournament.
SAW approached the match as underdogs, with many analysts predicting an easy victory for Eternal Fire. However, the Portuguese team showed phenomenal teamwork and individual skill to suppress Eternal Fire's aggressive playstyle.
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The series began on Vertigo, a map known to favor Eternal Fire. However, SAW surprised everyone with a dominant 13-8 victory. Eternal Fire were unable to adapt to SAW's aggressive defense and eventually cracked under pressure.
The second map, Nuke, was more intense. Both teams traded blows in the first half, but SAW eventually took the lead in the second half, closing the map with a 13-3 score.
This victory marks a significant upset for SAW and a major disappointment for Eternal Fire. Their precise execution and calculated moves left Eternal Fire fighting for balance, ensuring SAW topped the leaderboard.
ESL Pro League Season 19 started on April 23 and will last until May 12. 32 teams will compete for a prize fund of $750,000.
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