M80 suffered a stunning defeat by the South American team BESTIA in their first match at the Thunderpick World Championship 2024. The upset occurred when M80 managed to win only six rounds throughout the BO3 series.
Match Details
The series began on Mirage, where BESTIA quickly took the initiative. M80 struggled to find their game, winning only five rounds and losing with a score of 13-5. Despite being one of the tournament favorites, M80 failed to cope with the aggression and cohesiveness of BESTIA throughout the map.
On the second map, Anubis, the situation for M80 only worsened. BESTIA dominated from the start, quickly taking the lead and leaving M80 with no chance for a comeback. The North American team managed to win only one round before suffering a 13-1 defeat, ending the series 2-0.
M80 set a new negative record
Following the match, M80 set an unfavorable record for the fewest rounds won in a BO3 series in the organization's history. Despite previous results where the team did not win less than 13 rounds in a BO3, this time M80 took only 6 rounds.
The sharp decline in form occurred just a month after they set a record for the number of rounds played on Anubis. This sharp drop highlights the unpredictability of esports competitions.
Community Reaction
This result was a shock to everyone, as M80 entered the tournament with high expectations. At the same time, BESTIA proved they should not be underestimated and will pose a significant threat in the upcoming matches.
Next Match
In their next match, M80 will play against Aurora, facing elimination from the tournament, and currently, M80 has an advantage of one map. For BESTIA, the situation is better as they will play against BIG for a spot in the playoffs.
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