The international Wildcard squad finished their participation in ESL Pro League Season 20, losing to the French from 3DMAX with a score of 2:0. This result came as a surprise to many, as the team showed potential throughout the tournament. The defeat sends Wildcard home with a final score of 1-3.

Interesting is the fact that Wildcard was able to beat KOI, but were not ready to face more experienced opponents. This defeat was a kind of indicator of their current form and raises the question of what steps the team will take to improve.

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Right from the start, Wildcard faced strong opponents such as Spirit and 9z. The tournament started off tough for them, but the match against 3DMAX was their last chance to stay in the fight. Despite individual successes, the team could not withstand the pressure of the French.

Key moments of the match

The first map, Ancient, started well for Wildcard, who won the pistol round and the next few, leading 7:5 after the first half. However, 3DMAX took the lead in the second half and finished the map 13:9 in their favor.

On the second map, Inferno, 3DMAX immediately took the lead, taking the pistol round and dominating the attack, ending the first half 9:3. In the second half, it only took the Frenchmen a few rounds to set the stage, ending the match 13-4.

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Conclusion

Wildcard finished with a 1-3 record which highlights their instability. The win over KOI was important, but the team failed to show a stable performance against stronger opponents.