Portuguese team SAW continues to impress on the cybersports scene with a victory in the ESL Challenger Atlanta Europe closed qualifier. They confidently defeated the GUN5 squad 2-0 in the final, having previously beaten them in the top grid final 2-1.
SAW's success is important not only as another win, but also as part of a series of brilliant performances on the international stage. This Portuguese team, led by Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes, already made a name for themselves at IEM Cologne, where they reached the semifinals, defeating giants such as G2 and FaZe, and putting up a good fight against Natus Vincere. Following this success, SAW continued to show their strength at Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR Closed Qualifier B, where they advanced to the Swiss stage with a 3-0 record.
Triumph on the road to Atlanta
SAW made it through the ESL Challenger Atlanta Europe indoor qualifier with confidence. SAW played a total of ten maps, losing on only two of them, emphasizing their superiority over their opponents.
SAW's victory was especially significant given that such notable teams as Ninjas in Pyjamas, Aurora and Sashi failed to qualify for the main stage of the tournament. The Portuguese, on the other hand, proved their competitiveness by securing a spot at ESL Challenger Atlanta, which will be held in the United States from October 4-6. Other participants in the upcoming tournament include BIG, BetBoom, FlyQuest, M80, ODDIK, Wildcard and Rooster.
Conclusion
SAW's success on the European stage and their appearance at ESL Challenger Atlanta emphasize the growing influence of this team in international eSports. Importantly, their performances could be a harbinger of new accomplishments on a global level. SAW not only cemented their status as one of the strongest teams in Europe, but also made it clear that they are ready to fight for the highest positions on the world stage.
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