RESULTS: Los Angeles Valiant Triumph over Florida Mayhem

Trying their best to keep a good position in the standings, the Los Angeles Valiant have triumphed today over the Florida Mayhem as all the teams continue to look towards the playoffs. Here’s a brief breakdown of the series.

The first map, Volskaya Industries, saw Los Angeles making a very successful first attack. After a tough battle, the Valiant were able to push Florida off the point, keeping them back long enough to secure the zone before moving on. The second point did not fall as quickly, however the Valiant were able to eventually secure the area, leaving them with some spare time in the process. The Florida attack was not quite as successful in the end, as though they were able to capture the first point with great speed, they were unable to fully breach the defences LA had set up on the second point. Ultimately, Florida could not capitalize on their earlier success, leaving the Valiant to claim the first map.

The second map, Numbani, was again the site of a fierce battle between these two teams. The Valiant was the first to attack, and managed to drive Florida off the point as they looked to start the ball rolling early. Securing the zone and starting to push the payload, LA continued to push back Florida at every opportunity, ultimately able to fully advance the payload the entire course with time to spare. The Florida attack did not go as well, though they too were able to secure the first checkpoint. Once the payload was moving, Florida found themselves beset on all sides by the LA defence. As the clock ran out, Florida could not overcome the Valiant, forced to watch as they were either killed or knocked away just before reaching the second point.

The third map, Ilios, was a chance at revenge for the Florida Mayhem. The first round went to Florida, as they managed to control the area while keeping Los Angeles to just 53%. The second round was more favourable for the Valiant, as they were able to secure the point while keeping Florida to just 62%. The final round was much closer for both teams, as Florida was again able to keep Los Angeles from capturing the zone completely, keeping them to 96% before claiming the win for themselves.

The fourth map, Junkertown, was another close contest between these two teams. Los Angeles again started their attack strong, pushing the payload through the first two checkpoints and threatening to reach the third before finally being stopped by Florida. With the goal line set, Florida knew exactly how far they would need to go to claim victory and keep their hopes alive. Unfortunately for Florida, they were unable to reach the goal they set for themselves, held back by an increasingly desperate LA defence. As the clock ran out, Los Angeles celebrated their victory as they looked to solidify their position on the ladder.

For more Overwatch League action, check out the match recaps from earlier in the day, here, and for more information on the positions of the teams, check out the Official Standings page, here.