Team Liquid snatched victory from FlyQuest and advanced to the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major first!

Team Liquid became the first team to advance to the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Their 2-1 triumph over FlyQuest confirmed their status as one of the tournament’s favorites, although their path to that success was far from ideal.

Group Stage Challenges

Going into the tournament, Liquid were seen as a team with serious potential to advance to the next stage with a 3-0 record. However, the reality was much more complicated. The group stage brought many difficulties for the team. In one of the most memorable moments, Liquid managed to come back from a 3-9 deficit against Cloud9, which became a real test of endurance and cohesion. And their inconsistent play in the BO1 format against Wildcard only increased questions about the team’s current form. Despite these difficulties, Liquid proved that they can handle challenges with skill and character. All this prepared them for a tense encounter with FlyQuest in the playoffs.

The series with FlyQuest started poorly for Liquid. On the Inferno map, they suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 5-13. Their offense looked passive and poorly organized, allowing FlyQuest to use an aggressive playstyle and dominate on defense. The Australian team punished Liquid for every mistake, not giving them a chance to find their rhythm. This result was a serious blow to Liquid, but it also showed that FlyQuest are ready to compete on equal terms with the best. The second map, Anubis, was a turning point for Liquid. They started with an impressive play on defense, demonstrating their ability to gather information and control the map. One of the heroes of the match was Justin “⁠jks⁠” Savage, who consistently brought in important kills and provided the team with the necessary momentum. Despite the difficulties on offense, a successful pistol round gave Liquid the opportunity to maintain the initiative and finish the map with a score of 13:9 in their favor. This was Liquid’s first serious bid for the lead in the series. Their play on Anubis proved that they are able to adapt to the opponent’s style and regain confidence after setbacks.

Score Liquid defeated FlyQuest 21

What’s next?

For Liquid, this victory opens the way to further achievements. Now they will strive to confirm their status as favorites and fight for the main prize of the tournament. FlyQuest, despite the defeat, retain their chances of continuing to participate in the Perfect World Shanghai Major. Their next game will be decisive in terms of preserving the tournament’s life.

Thus, the Perfect World Shanghai Major has already become an arena of incredible battles, where each game carries drama and intrigue. Liquid’s victory over FlyQuest only emphasizes how unpredictable and exciting this tournament can be.

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