RESULTS: Zealots Make a Losers Bracket Comeback to Set Up an All EU Final in the Western Clash
By Zac Cameron ·
The Best in the West style tournament has seen the final North American team knocked out, as the number four seed from Europe, Zealots, take down the number one seed from NA, Tempo Storm.
It was a classic comeback story, as Zealots, the number four seed from EU, were knocked into the loser’s bracket on the first day by Tempo Storm, the number one seed from NA. After an incredible run in the lower bracket, Zealots finally had their chance at revenge as they again battled Tempo Storm in the Losers Final, for a chance to participate in the Grand Final.
Game one took place on Volskaya Foundry, selected by Zealots. The match seemed quite close, with both teams managing comparable stats, but when Tempo Storm Assassin Fan “Fan” Yang, playing on Genji, walked into an ambush by Zealots, his team were unable to render aid quick enough, and Zealots pressed their advantage, leading to the victory.
Game two took place on Sky Temple, selected by Zealots. This match went a lot better for Tempo Storm, as despite Zealots picking up Lunara as a counter pick DPS, they still managed to quickly lock her down in team fights, negating her movement abilities. Tempo Storm walked away with this one, and set up an interesting series.
Game three took place on Towers of Doom, picked by Tempo Storm. This match may have been picked by Tempo Storm, but it was Zealots who had the better read of the land. Tempo Storm seemed to have trouble with the Blaze / Tyrael combination out of Zealots, and combined with Tempo Storms Warrior/Assassin Mike “Glaurung” Fisk getting caught out of position early led to Zealots taking the game and setting up match point.
Game four took place on Tomb of the Spider Queen, picked by Zealots. This match was a blowout, as Tempo Storm fell to the superior draft composition and team co-ordination displayed by Zealots. Zealots managed to shut down all attempts by Tempo Storm to get their DPS pick of Kerrigan going, and in the end it was only a quick 13:30 before Zealots ended the match and set themselves up for the Grand Final.
With Zealots taking down Tempo Storm, we’re all set for an all EU Grand Final. For more on these EU teams, check out our Team Preview coverage, here, and for more information on the teams heading into the final, check out the Official Standings page, here.