EPICENTER 2018 Finals Set for Explosive Matches
By Zac Cameron ·
The finals of EPICENTER 2018 are set to go off, with some of the top teams in Counter-Strike ready to roll.
The finals of EPICENTER 2018 are set to kick off with a bang, as some of the top teams in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive prepare to face off. AVANGAR took down HellRaisers 2-0 to set up a showdown with Natus Vincere, while FaZe Clan dominated Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 to book a clash with Team Liquid.
Quarterfinal One – AVANGAR vs HellRaisers
The first of the quarterfinal bouts saw both teams trade wins early on Inferno, with AVANGAR holding a lead at the halfway point, 9-6. When the teams resumed their clash, AVANGAR again kept their lead, ending the map 16-10 overall. The second clash on Train again saw AVANGAR take an early lead, and again sit comfortably at 9-6 at the halfway point. The final half saw them slightly improve on their earlier win, taking the map 16-9 overall.
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— EPICENTER (@epicentergg) October 27, 2018
AVANGAR confidently won the series and advanced to the semifinals. Good game!
?? @avangarkz [2-0] ??@HELLRAISERSgg, bo3 | Quarterfinal #1
The next match starts at 15:30 CEST.
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Quarterfinal Two – FaZe Clan vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
FaZe Clan likewise dominated their quarterfinal clash with Ninjas in Pyjamas, finishing the first half on Overpass 9-6. The second half proved too much for NiP, as FaZe claimed victory 16-8 overall. The second clash on Mirage was another strong performance from FaZe, though they started a bit slower in the first half, sitting slightly behind 7-8 at the halfway mark. When play resumed however, FaZe quickly turned the tables to gain the lead, finishing the map 16-11 overall to sweep the series.
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— EPICENTER (@epicentergg) October 27, 2018
FaZe eliminated NiP from the tournament!
??@FaZeClan [2-0] ?? @NiPGaming, bo3 | Quarterfinal #2
Maps: Overpass - Mirage - Train
That's all for today. See you tomorrow at 10:30 CEST!#epicgg #csgo pic.twitter.com/dhEC52XXIZ
The matches are only going to get more intense as the teams face off for a spot in the Grand Finals. You can catch all the action in the embed stream below.