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Kronix spins round against the boost but it's awkward. Kofa goes high. Rebellion, can they win this one in regulation?
Justin trying to give his team a chance. That was going just over the goal. It should be safe for now.
Let's have one bounce, though. It's shot by LJ, but saved.
What almost was the heroic effort moment goes to the ground.
She's going to try and make one here off the backboard.
No waterfall to be given.
First 10 seconds, all the pressure is with foot.
Pass over to one, sent out into the side.
It's LJ to try and take Shopify out of their side.
Kronik gets the catch and gets the 100 boost as well.
First killer meets him.
Huge 50-50 win, Cronix somehow emerges from it and forces the challenge into the corner.
LJ slightly awkward, but manages to do tremendous work with that one.
Can he get another reset? Not quite, but it's a pass to Kofor, attempt to one at least.
Burst Killer, who's got the equalizer? He's got victory in his side! Saved by Justin!
Those demos are making all the difference now. Justin gonna try and be the clutch factor here,
but Kofor takes it away. Cronix denied his opportunity in LJ there to keep it going,
but Cheese is the one to beat first killer down to the ground and here comes Cronix to the side
foot doing everything they can to scratch and claw their way out of their end but they continue
to be pushed back. So much pace on that touch there from Kofa. It is so much by a quick reset and
a challenge. I was going to point to the sense of it's Elgin, he shoots, who's following up?
Kofa leads it for first killer, saved! Nobody can get past this line and defense. Kofa
might be the one here. LJ try to find a bump off the side. It's real close on the ground but
Chronic is there! First killer 50 out into the mid. She's trying to carry them all the way through
but these low boost plays are keeping foot back. Most of the game belongs to Foot. Overtime so far
belongs to Rebellion but Foot have won in these situations in this series before. They've
countered their own goal line and scored counter attacks. So Rebellion had to remain vigilant
but Chronic is such as poor. As far as Justin, she's behind him.
Boost reserves the good right now for Foot.
But Paul is always on their herb.
It's always near their goal. Chronic has to win this 50,
but it goes towards first killer. Chronic's got no boost.
It's LJ versus Justin. In comes first killer.
Round the corner. No one's there. Kofa was waiting.
The pressure is starting to build.
One to one. First killer's there.
It's SolidLJ!
Shopify Rebellion!
In Game 7!
for Julia. Small miss Q at a big moment and the Devos come back through. Now
Atomic's just gonna sit on the ball. Beast mode, awkward read and actually Swift
the beneficiary ends up donating the ball to Daniel. NRG just pushing this back
into the corner and that's exactly where they want it. He didn't play a game in
a corner for 15 minutes and nothing will happen. NRG's up to there happy to
play that game. Wow Daniel gets bumped then flips to recover get the touch.
Even when they're hitting the enemy, they're losing.
They gotta be frustrated right now, trying to recover a Daniel with a little bit of flash.
Saved on the mark, Beast Mode takes this one, no buff on Lost.
A minute left in Furious Tournament Push.
Gotta get it going.
Yan, stutter step on the fifth, Swift needs two, and Yan committed with zero.
lost his price into going for it because they're down to and he's jumping at it was zero just hoping
that the defense shows their hand. Yes they get the ball out to the corner but feels like desperation
mode. They're here right now it's not measured on the attack it's kind of just throwing everything
at the wall and seeing what sticks and that's definitely not something that's going to get it
done against a team like NRG. They've definitely rallied in their D1 performance swiftly to
look but Daniel right on it at the point of contact. Get right series for NRG and much needed
for their push as Yan gets the pass and it's not over yet. 21 seconds Swift picks up
his second goal of EWC. Nice job from Yan fighting through contact and Swift just in time to get
over the top of the atomic. 21 seconds. The drums are pounding for Furia. Will they be
Silence
Close cheat up to go for the fake close sheet lost its demoed story of the match and
Swift has Yan 13 seconds they got to go balls not moving fast enough Yan pops over one lost with a reset
Beast mode takes it away. Swift is nowhere to be found and RG lock it down put the ball down and
GG and RG survived fury eliminated
The
R2 dropping it mid towards 18 in particular calls Oskie into action though
And first everybody on the pitch there for a second was low on boost Oskie chance to bang it home
Bang it home. He does
Gentlemates a late lead that could have all send it through to the quarterfinals
Yeah, now slams that ball towards Oskie and between them they shove another nail in that coffin
There is still time for made in Brazil
The gentlemates will feel entirely confident right now that a 4-0 sweep is on the cards
They have to get that concentration up. Yeah, and as soon as they let it go made in Brazil will punish them
Here is that for the ceiling. Yes, that one maybe towards Astro. It's gonna be too quickly bred though by Oskie
Sam keeps it going. She's 50-50 game is trying on up in front of his own goal
It's been such low-scoring games for Made in Brazil whenever they have been able to get goals
So getting another one will unfortunately be a very tall order for them
But they have met these tall orders previously
The final 60 seconds sad finds Astor on a pre-jump second touch comes in corner is found and the back corner boost is also stolen
Leading gentle made somewhat thwarted
It'll be a top 12 finish for Made in Brazil unless they can score in the next 45 seconds
But first they have to get the ball. I would say is that at least have the ball in orange territory more this game
But that's weak and I was waiting for it. What's the global out on our own punish them even further
Let's get to the ceiling gentlemen. It's happy just to send this ball away save that boost can serve everything and waste nothing
receiving in the midfield
Made a result in through something that they've been unable to do this entire theory so far and that has to score two goals in a
game against gentlemen mates and that would just be to earn an overtime.
Askew wants to make sure it's shut down before then in the quarter pound it is
Nass. It's going to the final 10. The ball wants to clear it as far as possible.
They know their key is on the line and that ball is over it.
Gentlemates will be going through to the playoff quarter-finals.
That's the goal that sums up the series really. Didn't have to do too much.
Keep batting that ball away like a cat playing with some string until
Eventually, there will be a path towards your opponent's goal.
Genshin, let's plate this one perfectly.
The brain of Staski, saw them through.
Aren't you waiting for this goal?
Get it, get it down!
Series 1, 4, and one of the most comfortable 4-0s.
Between two teams that could be of a similar calibre that you will ever see.
I'm going to show you what I mean by that.
Constantly throughout the game, Atsos has led the attack but now here comes Vatira with
the double tap.
Turn now.
What a show in the fake of the sidewall but also Vatira basically pure wetting
over the deep end so you can see what it means to come out onto the screen to the fans up to nil when it matters most but you can't count Horate out yet.
Absolutely not. These guys have shown that they can come back from some pretty difficult positions. They are running out of time.
minute to go JC
Right back to that offensive corner where they spent a ton of time in the latter half of the series
Gazi flicks it past one, but the second comes in to quickly stag while skimmed by Hato's tonight by Abdul
I'm going to play this so much more aggressively to being up to the hill and almost three
Gives you way more space to just play time with this call a demo on one is not enough to break all right out of their side
R8 40 seconds away from losing a chance at crushing the most sought-after key here at the EWC.
Defending champions KC just 30 seconds away from advancing.
R8 trying to go for a last-ditch push here but the hammer's got no boost middle.
But Zero takes it away and then the clock is about to win the game for them.
for them. 15 seconds away, Carming Forb have been taken all the way to the NRA, desperately
trying not to give up, but time does not seem to be on their side. There's a chance!
Because this is still in! There's even more drama. What about by Gazi? To
kill Adila, it's time to get the shots off. They've got to pull out a kickoff
here but just two seconds left they need the ball in the air they would love to
just have free possession of it they're just gonna play it standard this is
gonna go middle for guys he doesn't have a lot of boost though I'm doing takes
over look over the backboard fix it but zero saw it coming and up we go again
Gauzy off the backboard, pinch into the center, Juicy clears it just enough to kill it.
And Casey's screams are still alive!
Just on the edge of failure, but Carming Corp. does not know what that is.
Step number three.
Step number three. Nailed it.
What's step number three?
Black gold airpile.
We're all three of Chopra Rebellion.
They get themselves in the air.
Yes, that make them look silly.
Keep on walking, boys.
All you need to do is get to step number seven.
Keep on marching.
I don't know if we've got enough time for that.
Final minute remaining, Shopify Rebellion
looking to get their seventh goal
for the second time in this series.
First killer, gonna try to go ground to air, intercepted by Sphinx.
LJ, happy to preserve that boost.
Sphinx going for a backward pass, broke it up again by first killer.
He's been so good on those backward reads, the awkward backward reads that are above
your head.
A ball that has pace, doesn't seem to phase first killer.
Just rock solid on defense.
Rebellion there, hunting their 20th goal in this series.
It's going to be right there as first killer, six hit.
And will be sending TSM home.
That is his hat trick.
And he's got a lot more of hat tricks up his sleeve.
Shubhslau Rebellion with 10 goals in this final game,
seven goals in an individual game, twice.
This series alone will qualify for the top eight at AWC 2026.
2026. Wonderful performance from Shopify rebellion for North America. It's a shame that they had to go through another in a team in the previous round, but they are carrying that North American flat with pride here and really making a statement against DSM. This one was not close.
And 21 goals in the series now for Chopperbellion is an EWC 2026 record.
The highest number of goals scored by one team in a series. Goodness gracious.
Call it 22 and call it Chopperfly Rebellion.
first killer certainly calling game and match with that adding on to the record
for most goals scored in a single-series Shopify rebellion
I'll reiterate TSM.
TRK, again another nice free possession off his backboard.
Needs smooth lead to new call and bounce off the backboard. Daniel equal to it. Great speed off his line.
He'll need a little bit of help in a game. That's just a pun.
Sorry, that's my favorite. That's a donation.
Yeah, I mean I think he wants to donate so he can also take the boost or get a bomb. He's done that several times
Just hasn't really worked out for them now. He leaves it. Beast mode!
We call it the double commit. Daniel with the catch. Dupoe up to the challenge. Beast mode rips it quickly
Atomic not in the area. He was at the midfield line. This one rips off of Dupoe's car
Keep it tight. Playing in the corner. Beast mode goes to the opposite side. Atomic goes to Dupoe.
Wow
The left corner all the way across the box the exact role the players from energy were where the danger could come from
TRK is gonna play this
Bestie can elects for high because he knows it's a tough play to make back towards net
This mode while he might stop it won't put anything dangerous on will make energy come from deep and they will make the save
These mode coming from the back post equal to it as well TRK just stayed with the ball the whole time
That was nothing
Daniel, fighting against Monkey Moon.
Back to the ball. I think we're so fast!
Got up the wall instantly to challenge that and Twisted Minds get to keep possession off of it. Beast mode.
Right by Monkey Moon.
Only lost control there, but Nuka was a problem.
Archie lurking again. Feathering off!
I'm open!
Ho-contact on the ball from Beast mode!
And that might have been their best opportunity in Game 5.
It was a lot of traffic.
Job's not done here.
NRG still pressing down on the cross.
Atomic elects for the boost.
What a ball.
Twisted mines forcing a deep clear from in our team.
Just for a little bit of room to breathe and look for OT,
I imagine, as that one moves definitely down.
All right.
Golden goal situation for twisted mines.
One goal separates them from the playoffs
here that the eSports won't come.
NRG is trying to fight for game six.
Beast mode, off the ceiling, got it through, but there's Nupo keeping it away.
He's got the corner boost.
He's got the ball.
He's got the pass.
The shot, just high!
Monkey Moon!
Game!
A lot of people are haunted by their boss.
I'm inspired by it.
But they're not just playing for themselves,
they're really playing for their entire family.
They have defeated their demons!
They have crushed the curse!
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He thinks he can come in here and play my game!
Game, it's a game, it's a game of nothing, but gold!
Tyler Y, you're done.
This is my matter, you can't fight it.
It's better than being a hard-sucking bastard.
You're going too far now. Your eyes, but your elbows are ashy.
Is that an airline? That's an LA airline.
Somebody better hold the city!
Okay, yeah, do something.
Go on. Go on. Go on.
And it's here.
Come on.
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Is it nervous?
You look sharp.
Everything's good.
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A d-sports world cup, 2026.
Super fans, I need to guess their rank in Rocket League, so let's see if I can manage to guess them.
Do you mainly play first, like solo, duo or trio?
Mostly solo, but I like to play duo's.
For how many hours do you play per day?
Three to four.
Three to four hours every day?
Every day.
And in total, how many hours do you have?
Five thousand.
Do you have a skin that you like?
NIP skin.
Oh my god, this one is a tricky one. What is the most mechanical thing you can do?
I can dribble the ball in my car.
And when we're talking about the most mechanical thing, what is the word you're thinking about?
Musty flick.
I think you're a good player. Like if you're not a good player, I'd be disappointed.
So I'm gonna say you're Grand Champion.
I'm Grand Champion 3.
Do you mainly play solo, duo or trio?
I mainly play duo's, but I watch trio's a lot.
You watch trio a lot, like you're a very e-sports hardcore fan.
Yes.
How many hours do you have?
about 7000. 7000. Surely you have to be good. What is the most mechanical thing you can do in
this game? I once scored a double flipper reset. So that's probably it. I want to say champ. I'm
Grand Champion too. Do you play solo, duo or trio? Must be trio. The e-sports you're watching? Yeah,
I love e-sports. How many hours do you have in total? It will be around six maybe six. Six
6,000
Can you do a flip reset?
Sometimes, what is that that's much important?
Really why?
In 3-0s you need to focus with them.
Would you say you're a very good player?
Give me an M-Shi-Piz
I might be
Naaah
I'm gonna say Diamond but I know I'm wrong
My rank is gone
You told me earlier that you might not be the most hardcore Rocket League player
How many hours do you have?
I have like maybe 50
Okay, so I assume you have no skins or anything like that?
I have some, like gentlemates, yeah, I mean, yeah, I mean I have the jersey, so yeah.
In five hours I got gold, so I'm gonna say your plats.
And I'm bronze one.
I'm trying. What does good defense look like in a two-stache?
Stick to the goal only, try to block every shot that I get. I don't try to jump, I stay in my goal.
Would you say you're a very good player?
I mean, among my friends, I think so, but globally, no.
Do you follow eSport a lot?
Yes, yes, this is the third competition that I followed.
And I like watching League in particular.
How many hours in total do you have?
300, 350, more or less.
So I would assume your peak is not that high
because you have 350 hours.
I'm going to say diamonds.
My rank is black and blue.
Is it a sad day for me or not?
Let's see what we're going to have a reveal
of their rank starting from the lowest to the highest on my left. Let's see what it is.
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Oh, one and all and welcome back to the
to Paris, it is EWC Rocket League,
and we are going into the playoff bracket,
eight of the world's best teams,
have made it through the gauntlet.
Now it's time to find out who's gonna make it
to Championship Sunday,
and who will see their keys and dreams destroyed
on one of our final days.
We've got James and Jordy,
and I wanna start with you, Jord.
What's the vibe here in the STC arena?
Oh, well, we got a lot of regional matchups today
in the quarter finals,
which is gonna guarantee us
cross regional matchups in the semis,
which I think is sick.
And I think every single one of these matches
has something for it.
Even if you're not a fan of that team,
every single one of these matches is going to be great.
There's going to be hype across the board.
If you're listening to anyone in the green room,
they're saying, game seven, game seven,
that is going to be the words you hear over and over today.
But James, NRG, did it make it to a game seven?
Did they get twisted minds?
What happened to our boys from America?
You know, I just think twisted minds were better.
You know, this tournament, we've
seen some teams come out and really elevate their gameplay.
One of the teams that I think about is NIP that did that but another one, Twisted Minds.
This is really a strong showing from Twisted Minds.
I think that they look in top form.
For NRG, the struggles continue.
They struggled a little bit earlier.
You saw them lose earlier in the tournament to TSM.
That was a massive upsets.
You already knew that NRG was vulnerable.
Well, Twisted Minds did not let them get a foot in the game.
They dominated this series and they took NRG out.
They earned it.
An incredible striking taken down the RLCS World Champions.
Dervi, does that open the door for everyone else
in this competition or where do you think
Twisted Minds will be amongst the favorites?
Twisted Minds are one of the favorites,
especially with how they played yesterday.
I think you said it earlier, Nupo.
TRK and Monkey Moon, they were absolutely rock solid.
Monkey Moon is in prime Monkey Moon form
and I think everyone should be scared.
Talking with the team earlier today,
we asked who do you want to crush the key if you win?
and they said TRK, he got booted from the Falcons.
This will be a revenge match for him
in that second battle on your screen.
You also see space station gaming
in Shopify, NIP versus Gentlemates,
and of course, Vitality versus Carmine Core.
We gotta talk about that one.
It is our PlayStation story of the day.
It will be a French derby, a showdown,
in front of all of their home crowd fans.
James, why should fans who don't tune into Rocket League
every single day need to get hype for this one?
Well, you have K-CorpGor, the defending eSports World Cup champions.
Yes,
Yes, he's no longer on the team, he moved over to team Falcons, but Juicy has been a key factor in the success of this team.
They're winning majors, real contenders, they're tightens of the game, they are the tightens of the
team, they are called the blue wall because they tower over their opponents and they have had Vitality's
number for the longest time.
Yeah, Vitality have only beaten this KC squad once in the last two years.
In fact, you have to go the whole way back to one time in two years.
The whole way back when you tell us Zen versus Matira,
you've got to go to 2023 at the RLCS World Championship in Dusseldorf,
where Zen beat Matira in the semifinals to go and eventually win the entire world title.
That was the last time that Zen has actually beat Matira in a best of seven.
the destruction and Dusseldorf who could forget we got to talk a little bit about the IT and the rest of the team because
One of these guys is on every poster imaginable all over Paris
What do we need to know about the other ones on this squad and vitality actually on the other side of this matchup
Is looking to play spoiler. So james walk me through the bees
Well, you know stizzy is an interesting player
He actually went over to north america and played for a little bit didn't have the most success
A bit of a surprising move to see him pair up with vitality, which a strong French teams dizzy being a Spanish player
But he has helped them get results
They got back to a grand final in Boston. They've continued to be contenders and top dogs
Competing to win European regionals and then exotic. I mean, he's a he's a world champ
He gets the job done. Absolutely. I mean there have been moments where exotic has been a little streaky
I do not think he's on a valley at this tournament
I think he's going back to his peak and I think that Casey should be a little worried
about this vitality squad.
Casey, vitality and of course, gentlemen, it's all in the mix today and many more in
the club championship.
We've got Ginny with an awesome update and a guest from Vitality.
Ginny here and I'm joined with Danny from Vitality because this is a very important
week, week and a half coming up.
So I want to pull check first on Vitality's side of things, because it's been a little rocky.
Yeah, I'm happy to have a pulse.
There were a few moments where we were close to a heart attack, most likely,
in many of these games that we were playing in.
But look, I think we're on a good position.
I think we are where we kind of wanted to be, maybe a little bit behind expectations,
but the powerful games are coming now.
You know, like the Counter-Strikes, the Rocket League, the Dragmanias,
we have so much power in our club that I'm looking forward to,
hopefully, a lot of points coming our way.
coming our way. I would hope so too but I'm gonna start off with CS2 because I know it's one of the
strong rosters. They're currently in the lower bracket. What's happening here? Yeah it's definitely
adding a lot of pressure on these guys. But I mean they are our diamonds and there's one thing
that can handle pressure than definitely diamonds right? So it's their time to shine now and
looking at the tournament. There have been a lot of upsets generally at EWC. But also in
I mean seeing Spurga down to lower bracket,
Maus going down to lower bracket.
It seems like the seeding coming out of the lower bracket
is almost more scary than actually going through
in the win-out bracket.
So maybe that helps us for the playoffs
because it will be a long playoff.
But it's also, you know, you've got to give fans what they want.
They want more games. They want more content.
They want a little bit more heart attack.
So you're delivering on that front.
I do want to talk about the expectations as well
because our players are aware
that the club championship points are a thing.
Is this something that they take into consideration
when they play?
Yeah, we want them to play the individual tournament right and they are hungry enough to try to win their own titles and their own world championships
But for sure they know about the importance for these was working for our club
And a club championship obviously everyone now starts talking about it more and more and more in the final weeks
So they for sure are aware it adds additional pressure
But at the end of the day it's a champion that can handle the pressure and I believe we have all these champions
I think we can win it in counter strike. I think we can win in a rocket league
I think we can win in a trigmania
But now the guys have to show up and perform.
We will celebrate some wins on the way, we will have some losses on the way.
Especially the fans are always behind us.
I do want to ask about Rocket League then because you guys are going up against KC.
KC no longer looking like the Giants Day ones did after tanking a loss.
Does that make anything different for you?
I don't think so.
I think it would be scary to now assume that they are weaker.
It's also a mental thing for us in the sense that they have always been beating us.
I think we should assume that they are the best.
We are the best and we want to finally beat them at the very best.
So that would make us extremely powerful going into the rest of the playoffs as well. Yeah, so let's take a game by game
KC is dangerous. They are the title defender
So that's crushed the key of the title defender. Oh, I love that energy. Thank you so much for your time for the interview
I appreciate it Danny, and that's it from us back to you
We are backstage ahead of a huge quarter finals day for Rock League at eSports World Cup
We're in the green room got stuffy and Johnny and we are getting our pickings in on the
EWC app make sure you guys get involved as well download the app get your pickings get your predictions for quarter finals for
Best of Seven Stumpy who do you like first up space station shop of Thoroughbillion?
SSG did ultimately sweep coming up who I thought investing into the competition. I don't know if I've had rebellion
I'm still not on that train CJ. I might have missed it Johnny don't know about you
I'm thinking it's game seven and I'm thinking rebellion in seven
I'm not just saying that's key for Matthew, that is not.
SSG in six, SSG in six for me.
Okay, well I'm going on a shot five million in seven.
Match two though, we have NIP versus Gentlemates.
I think this is such a favourable matchup for Gentlemates.
I don't know if we're genuinely happy with this one.
I'm going to say for one Gentlemates.
I think this is big.
NIP, I think their run is done.
I'm not just doing this to be nice, but I'm going.
I'm going. I'm going nice in seven. Again, I think we're going to get a lot of game sevens today.
I'll get it, okay.
Falken's got the general mate's gear on, Johnny. I've got mates in six third match, Falken,
Swister Minds, Battle of Mina. I'm leaning twisted. Twisted have been insane. Twisted are so good.
If Falken's a pick, it's been ages since we've actually seen them play, since they didn't play yesterday at all.
So I don't know. I mean, they came from Upper, so Falken's are the upper team,
I'm not just doing this to you know to be boring. I think it's twisted in seven. I'm going again game seven
Day for Johnny all right side game seven I reckon game seven
Hey, let's see if he's matched it with the fourth the fourth and final match fourth and bottom quarter bottom KC versus vitality battle of the French real quick
Here we go. Give me
Coming up in seven can I give you a case here seven
I think every team that came from the Lord brackets winning in seven today. That's that's what I'm
in 7 as well. Make sure you get your pickings in down below to get your points. It's good
fun back here and hopefully we've got a lot of game 7s in the quarter finals. See you
soon.
According to the biggest brains in the business, we're going to all game 7s. We'll see if
these two next to me agree as you see it's space station gaming rolling in as they will
take on Shopify Rebellion. A regional showdown already in the quarter finals. James Spott
and Joe be joining me here in the booth. I'm your host Chris Bucket and gentlemen,
This is a historic matchup. It's not the first time they've met. How has it shaped up over
2026?
But I mean, look at when they match up. They've only played online a few times. We have not
seen them clash on LAN yet this year. So this is going to be a very interesting matchup
for me personally. SSG is one of my dark courses to win this whole thing. I think
a lot of people have other teams on the radar, but SSG already swept a tournament
favorite in K Corp. So you have to watch out for this team.
People are hating on this team.
I'm sorry, Park.
This is what I'm saying is all the EU bias in that pick-up
segment was insane.
It's like, what, did you all just
blank on the 3-0 against KC?
And it wasn't like some fluke.
Space station came to play.
They were absolutely ludicrous against this team.
KC had some good pushes.
Space station had excellent defense.
And I don't understand what's going on,
why everyone seems to just forget that space station
are here.
But I think they're going to show up huge.
I think they could go deep.
Yeah, it's the blessing of having a stacked playoff.
I mean, you look at everybody's rankings heading into this.
This is pretty much all of the top teams,
maybe minus NRG ad NIP up there.
This is all the teams we expected to be competing.
But SSG truly has what it takes to win this whole thing.
But Rebellion has been the top dog in NA for so long.
There was a bitter taste left
in the space station gaming fans' mouth
at the end of last year.
They're looking to make everybody proud and so far they have been a happy surprise for NA on the other side
We've got to talk about their opponent, right?
We've got Shopify superfan CJ telling me that they're gonna win the whole thing. Where do you see these tables now in your power rankings?
Well, so when we started the tournament, I actually picked rebellion to win but after seeing things
I'm switching up. Okay. I'm going to a place. So who did you pick for a bellion at the start?
I did have to start pick rebellion, but after seeing what space station did the case
Okay, I am not going against space station. I love first killer. You know, I do
I've been a fan of his for a very very long time and first killers doing great things still on rebellion
But I just don't think they have it in them and short TSM highlights are gonna look good
I know energy didn't look at LJ with a big day yesterday
What do you expect to see from the rest of this rebellion squad?
You know, I can understand where Derby's coming from. I think SSG is a very salty
But when all these the talent is insane for rebellion first killer is a generational talent
It's a shame that he's never won a major international land, but this could very very well be that time LJ
I think he is a world-class player as well Kofur young highly mechanical player
We've seen him be so effective as that first man for rebellion
So I think that this is gonna be an opportunity for rebellion to really
finally get first killer that win that has been elusive to him for so long why
not do it at a million dollar turn it that's what I would do it first killer
Lou what does reveal think thank you very much Chris reveal has joined me here in
Paris so maybe I joined him in the space station booth reveal I want to know
how you're feeling today and because we know that in big lands what matters
usually is the vibes within the team how you guys are getting along with
each other. Team building, maybe. How's the Braumans doing in SSG?
It's going amazing. We are all friends outside of the game. So in the game, we have
stressed each other.
Anything you've been doing in Paris, like eating croissant for breakfast or something
together?
We just have everything lunch together and dinner, breakfast. It's just like whatever,
because it's just the hotel breakfast. But yeah.
Fair enough, fair enough. And I wanted to ask you also about the regional match
hubs that we are having on the quarterfinals. I've seen many people on social media
How happy on a scale 1-10 were you when you saw that you were facing Shopify?
I think a 10, because...
Fair enough.
Just so NA can get one team in top 4 at least?
Yeah, at least you guys can get a top 4.
Do you think for the viewers as well it's enjoyable or would you rather see inter-region matchups?
I think for the players they would rather see inter-region matchups because this is basically just like a regional.
I'm still happy to face SR, why is it going to be an easy win?
No, I'm not saying that at all, they're a very tough team.
They're a very tough team, you respect them, but can you give me a few reasons why you guys are going to be the best NA team today?
I feel like we just have a stronger bond than any other team right now in the NA.
Is it about synergy then?
Yeah.
I see, I see, I see.
And last but not least, I wanted to ask you also about regions.
Why do you think NA is better than Europa's Rocket League?
Well, Europe is better is better than NA so it's not when it comes from a Canadian American
You can just take this for for granted that seems pretty honest to be fair. Thank you very much for joining me reveal
And good luck for today, even though I'm sure that you don't need it and back to you guys on the desk
This is gonna be such a fun showdown on your left it's Zach on the right first killer
They've gone up against each other over their career. How are they showing down in 2026?
Well, Zach, he had done a short retirement and then he came back and absolutely took over North America
He was a human highlight reel on the pitch and honestly, I think he's first killers match in every way James on the other side
Do you love first killer? You said you hope this could be his trophy time
I don't watch a lot of basketball pocket, but to be you know
First killer strikes me as like a LeBron in his early career without him. He's before the trophies
Yeah, before the trophy, okay, okay.
He's he's a guy who is so good that you just say it's a matter of time.
It's just a matter of time.
But as time goes on, you know, you wonder if he's ever going to get it.
But he's such a great player.
I think that this very well could be the moment for talking ball with James
Botton, Jorbey has been fun.
But unfortunately, our fun has to come to an end.
SSG 84% fans are going their way 16 for Shopify and it all kicks off an excellent day of quarter finals here in the STC arena
enjoy
I don't really think you get much of advantage from the point for upper bracket on this one
Honestly, I think we came already strong and I think when we do that
I don't think I need this bottom portion of the bracket is getting spicy
You know, we had a really shaky start to the tournament, but we were feeling it today.
After our first day as well, we just locked in and we're just feeling really good.
And Galt won the quality test today. We're having a good life here.
We are the best team in the world and the better.
We will be rich in the team that plays better and to do our best.
It's a chance to be the best team in the world. You have to be ten wins.
It definitely feels good to sweep the title defenders and groups in KC, but we still have more matches to play, so that's really an impasse for us.
It feels like we are improving and we are like a better team than we were before.
Playing in Paris, it makes us happy. We don't see it anymore, it's the reason why we won.
We're going to be out of the woods.
Of course, it's going to give us more air.
I don't want to be the only one who wants to,
but I don't care.
This seems like a...
a productive blazing.
The other thing is,
the helmet will go back to the game,
God willing.
This is it.
You're going to end up winning.
Come watch out with us.
Now we're secure to play.
Come watch out.
Just be ready.
We're well prepared.
We're going to be confident.
It's going to be a good match and that my argan is going to win.
The whole world has arrived in Paris and everyone is very excited to see the new world.
The whole world has arrived in Paris, and everyone is very excited for what's about to come.
But we're not the city of love today, because somehow, by quarter-final Saturday,
this tournament has turned into family business.
It really has. We've got an epic line-up of series coming up.
We're starting off with a North American battle, two teams wanting to settle an argument.
Then we move into the men of region, two teams fighting for the throne.
And then our final two series, all European.
The last one, this French crowd is gonna have to pick a side, Lou.
Oh yes, and our teams know each other very well.
Comme dans Sans Amour, nos équipes se connaissent un peu trop bien.
But you know, those rivalries are gonna get very, very excited.
But Ian, they rock at League at the EWC, just become personal.
It feels like it did, and there's a lot at stake here as well, of course.
Eight teams about to step onto this stage.
four of them will secure their spots in our illustrious semi-finals.
The other four will have their kings crushed and their flights home booked for them.
Starting with an American derby. It is Shopify Rebellion!
Shopify took a little while to arrive at this tournament but they are here now.
one of North America's strongest land teams this season packed with individual
firepower and fresh from fighting their way through day three the rebellion
have warmed up now comes the knockout stage on it on elimination
And their opponents, Space Station Gaming!
Here comes the youngest team at EWC, and they apparently missed the memo about being intimidated.
SSG took down the defending champions playing fast, aggressive Rocket League with absolutely
no respect for reputation.
And now, it's all North America in the quarter-final.
They are young enough to be fearless and good enough to make sure that everybody else sees them as a huge problem.
Before being the best in the world, you have to be the best in your region.
North America's champions, who's it gonna be?
Let's get some final words
before this crucial Rocket League
match up co fear this time last
year in the EWC quarter finals.
How's that feel?
Um, I mean honestly I don't think they're going to send us home, but I feel sorry I'm going to have to send them home.
Okay, Zach.
Are you guys better or worse without him on your team?
I feel like they'll see that on the field.
Alright, final words for him?
Good luck.
Can I throw you?
Good luck.
Great stuff, guys. Let's get a handshake.
Friends and rivals here to kick things off in the quarterfinals.
It's Rocket League and eSports World Cup, it's SSG versus Shopify Rebellion.
Well, that was nice, wasn't it?
That was sweet of luck.
I'm expecting a bit more fighting talk as the game and the series emerge
because it's gonna be a lot of spice in this one.
This stumpy is the battle between North America and South America.
Yeah, in so many ways at the moment.
Yeah, now the NRG have fallen, and they're looking like shadows of the former selves,
seeing SSG and Rebellion sit pretty towards the top of North America.
This really feels like a chance to usurp that throne.
And I think both sides fall, they put forward a fantastic reason
as to why each of them should be considered the best in NA right now.
When you look towards their head-to-head together though with these rosters,
it's currently in favour of Rebellion.
4-2 in NA's open fives.
The most recent result going the way of CJ and the Rettles aside.
The SSG have got a lot too often.
Yeah, they played course back in the kickoff lamb of that was before
Zach had come back into the broccoli e-sports world before he rejoined space station gaming as well. So
How much you can take from that but what matters is that he's still being crumbly
Most of both been involved in very close series as well throughout just to get to this point
It's not been easy, but space station gaming made it look easy actually against calming court
They were almost reversed what they made in brazil and then against kc
Probably the finest result of these young players. Yeah, I agree youngest team in e-sports world cup
and a 3-0 against the hometown favourites, Carmine Corp.
It's been tougher as well for Shuffle Fire and Belly.
They may look easy against TSM, but against foot eSports,
not so much of that ball through makes a difference.
Yeah, I think that when you look towards the strength of schedule
from each side too, the biggest result, like you mentioned,
is SSG taking down KC 3-0.
And each game on paper looks pretty close,
but when you're actually watching it,
they outclass KC at every turn.
And that is exceptionally hard to do, especially the fact that they were the champions last time we came to Paris.
As we tick down to game number one, both of these sides have seen a hole in North America they want to fill.
And Diaz, the man that moved there, takes it. Just two seconds gone.
Well, Kofo, which does that good luck before the series starts? I'm sure you're great at now, because I'm thinking,
I'm sure he's thinking why didn't he score a goal in two seconds from the kickoff, but
Diaz to me is being Space Station Gaming's powerhouse.
He's not been that big a scorer, as that has been their best scorer with 74% goal participation,
but to me everything could lead to all their creativity comes from the Brazilian player.
Yeah Diaz has just been an incredible force since going to North America and competing,
and being a 1v1 demon breaking the 2v2s now here in the 3v3, truly an incredibly
well-rounded player, saying that you see exceptionally rarely an enormously a player that can
do everything, but he is certainly one of the best players.
The other side has been around the block a lot of times.
He is the main guy for Shopify Rebellion, also a 74% gold participation.
The exact same down to two decimal points as Zack.
An incredible head-to-head of those two have got one pump long.
And you see Zack in defense clearing it away.
Absolutely ridiculous statistic there and it shows the first go despite his age.
He's still improving on the world scene despite his age.
yet so I know they're all aging these pros they're all aging they're all getting
catching up with me at 33 36 they are making their way up here comes first
gonna wants the ball again he will say fakes that one gets the hundred boost stays
on control of the ball as well up against Zach right here watch the
bundle it passed him almost able to do so but it's a conceiving then even
it's a little bit better very safe from Zach too because anywhere else and
first gonna don't seem that way who's playing for that can get to the
corner, an extended period of offense from rebellions.
He's first going to now attempt to get another dunk.
And he goes as far as that in the midfield.
One central reveal is going to be bumping LJ, who so far,
I think, has been on the chopping block,
social media-wise.
People have not been particularly impressed with him,
but the results don't lie.
They've still made it to top eight.
Yeah, he got a couple of all-important goals
against the Esports here.
I think it was Neo Tokyo.
No, it's in sovereign heights to get them back into it,
but let's get back into this opening game here.
a great start with that demo
in the middle as well. That
removes one reveal makes it to.
I believe it's going to be a
great start for SSG. I think
he's having like confidence
coming in like he said as the
youngest team and normally show
it, but I do think that
something inside any given
player that makes you think
we have not necessarily got
that. The pedigree the idea
The pedigree, the idea, we've not had these moments as often as players, as storied as
first killer.
Yes, as a score for the corner, first killer man you were mentioning gets it all the way
down to the other end.
Let me skim that from the corner, that's where he went, all the way in, and there's a shoot
event that didn't move back.
Go for it, the free-ins.
He's saying good luck.
This time saying good luck to reveal skims it cutifully.
Top corner found reveal, still had boost in his tank, but couldn't jump quick enough.
What a response from Rebellion to cut their lead in half.
And these are the moments that could be so important in this series against Foot.
Rebellion had a series there, every single game went within one goal.
So they used to close ones, they used to surviving long best of sevens.
So they're surviving here again today, they seem to be team that are surviving.
You know, in their first match against Nick,
just they didn't have that spark, but they've improved since then,
continue to get better.
Looking once more at one of North America's most exciting teams.
Kofa comes forward, wants to get this quick reset.
That's not controlled at all. Elton in the sense of an edge against the end of it. He does
50-50 on Zack Bursken is coming in now, but a demo from reveal takes him out.
Yeah, shutting down that pressure offense from SSG, or rather from rebellion towards SSG.
It's a great play from them in the spacemen to keep it away.
Elton pops it high and with an up high, the double commit won't matter.
An SSG, I think, feeling pretty confident right now. Had a good few chances.
Felyon up high, first kill is waiting, central,
LJ with the next up, actually takes it low,
Giaz with low boost, stays around, continues to be a nuisance
and in the midfield, it's gonna be hard to get round
a couple of these players who love to play that finicky role.
Space station gaming right now,
making Rebellion swallow an awful lot of pressure.
Well, no, it'll just be enough to game number one
if SSG can get it, in terms of DS,
trying to make that happen.
First killer, he meets Sim and Cope,
is all alone now in the center,
could feel just in front of him,
he wants to barge past him as a password to LJ
but it's too much spice of it and too much angle.
Another half chance for Rebellion goes begging,
but it seems to be counter attacking play right now for Rebellion
that is almost working, but so far, Space Station are holding out.
Another touch though from LJ.
Just stays again like the others earlier with low boost,
pops it and I couldn't get anything from it.
They do need to be approached 70 seconds.
LJ, who's mid for him?
He's actually going to be dropping it low, I think he would rather have had the victory,
but it does work out quite nicely for Rebellion.
LJ lobes to get maybe should have left that for Koufa who's waiting behind with a lot more boost
I think he could have done a lot more damage with the position that he found himself in but the rebellion attack just continued fix it
Round only as far as that
And up high a couple of awkward chances SSG you feel the push
You know they've got to do is hold up for 45 more seconds
But rebellion you're gonna go through the gears right now the ball is cleared into the corner
That's where it goes for double-touch can't quite get it
That was going to be easy to be saved by LJ.
He's hoping his boost spawns below him, but it won't.
And even worse, he's taken out the game by a reveal.
Zach, his teammate, is the second highest demoer
in this entire tournament, so space station gaming
more than happy to go through his bumps and demos.
So far, they're doing a very good job
just swiping that ball away stuff.
Yeah, it's extremely well measured
until Kofa sets his sights on Berska.
Now, here's opportunity.
DS again low boost,
but he's being incredibly influential on the play.
LJ's next to it. C's first going to central. Can't get there.
Dac and Diaz both commit. Backboard is there.
Nobody is able to find it until Zack from the side wall as we hit zero.
LJ, one bump, one double commit.
But one game locked in and secured for SSG.
As close as we expected, though, 2-1 in game number one.
And certainly one that could have gone either way.
It was in the end that kickoff goal.
Two seconds in that ended up being the difference between the teams.
Is it as it comes down to?
One second is actually a really nice kick-up.
You can tell that he has a long-been on fire
because he wrestled first when he was doing that.
Precisely.
And a lovely demo from Zack.
Quicker gets out the way.
You see sometimes those demos come in
and then the player who demoed gets to save and co-fer.
Proving his metal, a beautiful top-right corner redirect.
I just noticed that in the player pictures behind us,
Raville's got a controller on his head.
Oh, I wonder if that guy's shown at any point
for the main broadcast.
I'm sure we'll find out in the
interviews after space station
gaming are to win. What is
going on there? The cheaty
scam. Um the coaches expert and
violent pound having some serious
thoughts and talks of their
players. Space station gaming.
You know, they didn't have to be
too explosive in that one. They
managed to ease their way to
victory in game one. They
to be too explosive in that one they managed to ease their way to victory in game one.
Rebellion are they looking more like themselves again now? At least it's not like there's going to be a match up between them.
Yeah, well the consensus was that in that first series that we saw them play against NIP they were not on for.
They lost, NIP were better, but it was not the most thrilling series. You normally feel that with Rebellion that they will play an exciting game.
I love watching first-get-in-particular play of a big fan of his.
They just couldn't get that going against foot. They showed themselves a lot better
They really did come into their road and put push them to the absolute limit going back baller game seven and a quick run through from
TSM
I do think they're late on this toilet as where we are now
We should see them really hit their stride
They see only time they're gonna have a chance to bear in mind every single team that loses today
Gets their key crush and having your key crush by your former teammate that would hurt for either of these competitors
That'd be incredibly frustrating, we'll see which one is the team that is befallen to that Diaz misses but Reveal was waiting for it in space station gaming
About 10% closer to each other than Shot Fire Rebellion in game number one so expect them to have those close follow-ups here in game two
Unless the series goes on unless Rebellion tweak from that playstyle. Kofa's got a chance
They couldn't quite get on top of it. That'd be pass from first killer
Kofa wasn't quite able to get the angle there, that's a definite chance I think
I think Kofa's low on boost.
You had to wrap his car around the ball a bit more.
He wasn't able to, but to the ceiling reveal,
beats one, beats two, crossbar found!
As Diaz dent it on the way home.
The Belian had all the half chances till then,
but as soon as reveal got these couple of touches,
it was almost a failed flip reset attempt.
He made something from it,
and that last touch to get past the dive
of the Shopify Belian player was devastating.
What Diaz had to do was power in.
He was never going to miss.
Even if that shot didn't end up being weak, it was just so well placed.
Oh, he's just being late!
That's another miss as well.
Two chances on the goal line.
Shopify Rebellion, they go wanting for that first goal.
If he hasn't got the flip reset and scored there,
it would have been a brutal two-goal swing.
Already, Rebellion will be frustrated they couldn't score there.
Well, those moments where nine times out of ten,
it ends up in the ball exploding,
but not to be as far as Rebellion are concerned.
Well, the best of seven series is long and winding.
You lose the first couple of games and suddenly you're facing an uphill battle as Diaz
He's going to spray through first killer. He's so pivotal, impactful in defence as well as attack
LJ will get this ball off to shoot towards the first killer, but you could quite get the bump
It said he was pumped. He will be up. Sat one to the side.
Choppy Rebellion having more of a ball, but fewer of these clear cut chances
There's going to be less opportunities for them as the time ticks down to
We see just how well SSG and how professionally they manage the game towards the end
They've got such fantastic pace control.
And again, I do think that comes down a lot to Diaz and his mentality in Wombi 1.
You have to be good at pace control there, and that pass is wonderful.
Finds Zack from Diaz, and a little track back.
100 boost, brings back Gord. Zack attempts to be his teammate.
Enable three, just get shut down.
In the midfield now, sees the first killer wanting to get this 50 across.
And there's been few and far between chances-wise for Rebellion.
Aside from that one where they really could have tapped it home,
But one able to get the final touch that they needed.
The second game has been even tighter than the first one so far.
And Alger missing that neck won't help either.
First cover and reveal, but have to go for 50-50.
Lovely touch from Zack, follows it up as well.
Now he returns forward onto the opposition backboard.
It was covered well by Klover, first comes in the centre, but no boost really.
Seeing a distinct lack of boost for Shuffle Fire Rebellion, they come forwards.
And it looks like there's half a chance and end up scrapping for 12s.
And that's what happens. They get counted in the end and they almost go two goals behind.
There's a great block from Elgin.
Nozra's coming in, it's going to be bouncing off that side wall
and thankfully for him, it ends up just having the perfect chance for him to clear it away.
The opposition's half now though.
The Ville waits in the back wall and calls in Zac
and that's that kind of pace of play that I was talking about.
That was fully controlled by Ville,
despite the fact he didn't actually have any of the ball control himself.
No, the crowd don't like that.
I'm against the people there.
To me, you're here to play rocket league.
No!
Yeah, yeah, I do it in champ one right.
So he went off champ one, champ three, thankfully.
Quite champ one just here.
Grand champ two, grand champ two.
Sorry.
Low as a tall.
Let's get our shields into the top corner, save by Zach.
It's a good and diving save too.
Making sure you clear it nice into the corner.
Both teams are done exceptionally well.
And Tepkova receives it.
And this time slows them all down in such an impressive way.
Goes to dive in, slows it, and then goes up
for the tap and smash.
makes a double gold explosion, causing Reveille to burst into a firework.
You have to mention 1st killer there though, driving straight past the ball.
It's an unusual fake, but it's an effective one.
And Reveillean ran it fully, and equalised at 70 seconds left.
The space station gaming has won the kickoff.
Go straight into the Reveillean corner.
Reveille just waits and see what 1st killers are going to try and do.
It's a great challenge from Reveillean, he gets another one as well.
What can Diaz conjure up?
He doesn't have enough pace on the ball there.
LJ is almost found by 1st killer.
Right now, after losing the kickoff, it's Reveillean who had their tails up.
The opportunity again, Kofa passes it across, Berskiller no touch, he's faked for the first goal, he would have rather he got a touch on the second.
LJ being good for a bump here, he does, the S of the batboard. Berskiller's had a 30% shooting accuracy throughout this entire tour, and you'd expect him to sink that, and you'd...
No!
Expect LJ to get that one! Diabolical, and the open net, and LJ fails at the last time of asking, tries it again, can't get that first side, Berskiller!
The left hand post. It's a played actor. Rebellion. At this level you have to take one if not both
of those opportunities. SSG live on. If they can steal this one, it would be devastating
towards rebellion. But here comes Kofa again trying to do what his teammates could not and
score a potential open goal. LJ wants to get a dunk, can't do it. Will rebellion
over commit now? They will be frustrated and tilted. LJ tries to help it on its
still chances for a belly and first gonna fix it. Zack says knock it down reset overtime. Oh
It's tough to be a rebellion fan. I'm sure tell you what there. I think Elger
We happy to first can also missed do you have to say that his brushes is really would rather he scored
But it gives him a little bit of happiness. I imagine a central block over will win with that but race
Very nicely played gets to flip directly onto the ball
Fantastic block again. Who's gonna be first to it? First killer is him. And now you see Kofa turn.
Try to go for debunkment Diaz. So well managed. I'll be clear of this one but it's all been rebellion so far
and overtime Diaz. Loose the ball clean to first killer as well. Rebellion winning a lot of these
first touches clean. Exact. Who's the challenge to what's called for? Good follow up there from
rebellion. Is anybody gonna be there for the next touch? No! They've retreated back at first killer.
Tell you what though, there is a lot of pressure coming in right now for rebellion. They've had many
chances. It's just come down as individual moments are long clear. Thankfully for
rebellion, that one does fall wide. They say she gave him a survived almost a
minute into the so-called time and finally they'll be able to get some
possession of this ball. Now can they turn it into territory? Diaz, pass
Berskiller, tries to do his party trick by going into M. Of course, what's
harder and 3v3 than 1v1, we have seen him do it reveal against Comfort now
and Diaz gonna have another go. He's gonna do it this time, Stumpy, I bet
you. We'll see what happens happening. rebellion I do think have had more
bites the cherry but that cherry is blooming massive apparently. Diaz that's going to be
on target first going to low boost clear it away close to put it back into the danger zone but with
space station gaming relatively low on boost format possession won't be too much of a threat
Zach nice double great time for a reveal next man to it is Diaz first going to clear zippo now
we're going to love this time consists of said LJ gets it right back towards space station
gaming is half it's a good overtime so far chances for all expansive gameplay from these six
What we love to see is that it's towards the boost goes to the ceiling. Can he use it on the first killer that first killer was able to read those?
And it's been at the forefront of many of these mechanics
And now he's waiting to get close but can get it to him and tries to get that touch over the top of Diaz reveal here in the corner
Can't be lj
Stay station finally get the clearance on target the first killer should must be able to get that block
I debate who has given a hundred boost knowing their teammate with row onto behind him
He does a lot with it guess what gets the bomb no sack
The diving save yet again and the defense from SSG is extraterrestrial.
Yeah, nothing wrong with the shot that time from LJ, it was just a great save from Zack.
LJ comes forward again, Zack's in trouble, this done. Kofa's all by himself, it's faked, goes for the bump instead.
Doesn't quite get it and now Zack's a chance to a counter attack.
Kofa long. LJ into the centre, there's no boost for two of them.
So this attack will come to nothing, space station can boom it right back.
Zack gets it to the ceiling, anyone following up?
But again, Ferskiller is getting so many key touches defensively.
The defence from both these teams is extraordinary.
So well managed into brilliant places to normally bumping on dodging in equal amounts.
Kofa fakes in midfield, Ferskiller, what a catch.
Debates to bump, debates go over the batboard, goes to the flip reset.
Everything rang around his head for three minutes in and none of them landed.
Actually gets a touch to the side, it's a nice one towards Kofa.
Pick his moment, choose his move.
up against Reveal, gets past a couple of them.
Diaz the last one there, first kill is following up.
Certainly seems to be the shot by a very endangered man so far.
Gets into the sentence, LJ towards first killer.
Coach up against Diaz, isn't quite there.
First killer has to dodge Reveal and does so.
Great idea though for Reveal, come in from the blind spot.
A reset, found Zac.
Anything on the ball, two commits here,
but low boost is really massive, two marches.
Nice block in the midfield by LJ, prevents this from going any further.
Most of these teams have had fantastic sniffs at net so far, but shut down by their opposition.
Once to the centre, rebellion launching, another attack, throwing up, all that boost.
Waiting for that key moment. Can they break through this space station gaming defence?
Using the height as LJ. So far this is SSG's longest overtime in EWC history.
Unprecedented for this org.
Stack forward, see more tech control of it.
Still fighting our space station despite being up against it under the cost really
really for most of this overtime we're approaching the entire extra game now
four minutes down as LJ comes forward wants to get this pinch but can't do
something against reveal there was a demo it was Diaz again space station gaming
such beans for taking their opponents out of the game that was gonna fall I
thought for a second to Kofa reveal instead is now gonna try and get a
nudge at Kofa here is that into the corner now he is the post-sale one
following up the space station no that's not first killer can't get a
touch either it's not gonna matter it was too perfect hit both woodworks
top corner found like a DVD logo but that bad boy stays out for now as we
approach five minutes. Here is Cosper. To the side he wants to go but that's a
poor pass. He comes right there now it's just for a counter attack. Zach shoots
but I was way with the back wall. Let's say it was a pass. I'm not so sure. So that's got a reset here.
It's a reveal. The shot's on target. Save my first killer again. Reveal. He's still dancing in front of me.
Can't get anywhere near the ball. Desperate for it to fall for him.
Just not happening for SSG and rebellion can wriggle away. Cosper who's got
Ten demos in this game, a move, instead gets an assist.
DL Masters, fast killer was worthy of the expected,
LJ towards fast killer!
And there it is!
It took five minutes of unprecedented offence from both sides.
And rebellions succeed.
They break the deadlock.
They bring us back to level one all.
Didn't make it easy though, did they?
That was honestly an unbelievable defence from both sides.
We look at the number of shots. 13 for SSG.
But that pales in comparison to the 20, the rebellion shot on SSG's net.
An unreal, a marathon of a game.
11 saves for each side as well for LJ.
That is not a replay, he'll be looking forward to seeing it again.
First killer did the same thing.
First killer shot was a little bit harder.
He had to pre-jump to avoid Diaz's bump,
But even so, it's basically the final way that that is what the quality shows.
And so a player who has been in question for large parts of this season,
to wear with all, to put that one back a cost goal.
And Berserker, of course, had that read the entire time.
It's a match that, to me, Rebellion played better in throughout.
Zack, 808 points, incredibly integral to it.
First get on the other side, we put them together in our head-to-head,
right at the start of this series, and this is why.
leading both of their sides and now Shopify Rebellion hold the title for the two longest over times in EWC history.
This was number two, the first one that was against NIP in the group stage.
And look at Kofa there, he got 10 demos in that last game.
Almost half of the total there were in the longer time, there were 23 in total,
so they're all in bravado before it started, oh good luck, good luck.
It's like, yeah, good luck, but I'm gonna play.
Good luck, fingers crossed behind that part.
Yeah, that's what we didn't see, we'll wait for the B-Long later to watch that.
Here is Diaz straight from the kickoff.
What can SSG do?
We're certainly going to be in for a series here.
I think it's going to be a long one.
I think Johnny Boy predicted it would go the distance.
That little pretty much thing you guys did.
He predicted it will go the distance for every single series today.
So he says here to pure chaos.
That sounds like Johnny Boy, and that sounds very, very feasible
based on what we've seen so far in this one.
It's the first one.
So look, they're trapped in his own corner.
Has to be aware of that coming in.
An SSG.
Can they step back up after that last disappointment?
Lovely couple of touches.
He's almost in. Reveal. He goes forward.
Diaz into the centre.
He's going to be able to get onto that one of the toilets.
Playing in front of the ball, which I always like to see.
Aggressive broccoli against that.
He was doing the same thing. He waited.
The ball came back to him and he did the rest.
He was in a second to think there.
Like, oh, well, got them all.
Oh, I could just shoot.
Oh, all right. Sick. Happy days.
It was cold for going the same way as first killer.
Only one of them had to go.
They both seem to block the same passing avenue.
And as soon as you do that, it gets a team like SSG
Despite their young age, they clear the maturity beyond their years.
Just trying to force solo plays, more than happy to pass that ball around.
Always looking for each other, such good team dynamics as I was saying before this whole thing started.
Here he comes now, is that?
Into the centre, Kofa is there, Kofa booms that one into the centre over the top of reveal, so...
The best positioning in the world there from SSG, pushed forward a little bit, but now it's going to be Moe 50-50.
That's what's out. Okay, was that coming again important the ball? It seems to be where he's doing his best work right now
LJ puts it towards first killer, maybe
And that's just their playstyle mentioned SSG really pushing up far. They're quite happy to and
If rebellion are going to be missing a couple of shots on target like I did in the previous game
They will be fine, but I think mentality wise a brilliant need to have won in that long over time
After have a couple of chances the SSG they do like to commit as far as they can and so far
and it's what has to be ruined.
Carmen Corp on so many of those
individual plays, but bouncing to
the six yard box real has to take
it away. Kofi inside dives in
LJ's pretty weak chance for a bump
instead because it goes to shot
himself just over this time and a
looping LJ may well continue this
play. LJ dodges Zach. There's
also a lovely pass. Or is Kofi
who's touched for once isn't
perfect because a bit more
mechanically and little trickles
that he's scoring the opening goal of this game so far the only goal of this game that is a man of
flick there from first killer and on follow up himself as well this time Zach can he avoidable
going into anything yes he can Kofi's coming in it's a call to fix a fire reveal and Diaz
squands it away I mean again SSG making sure the orbital cannons aren't any firmly at any
shot that comes from rebellion up high revealed can't get it past LJ he's near a corner but
That's gonna fake some out now time for a 1v1. He loves me. He thrives on these.
Because Zack was there to shut him down.
And Zack knew that first go would be going for the edge of a bump and just waited,
stayed grounds, as long as he possibly could. And then he wasn't able to score.
And then down the other end, Zack almost bundles up one home himself. Great play.
From Zack. Not quite scored from it, but puts the onus right back on
Shockfire, a belly in to do some defending. Such low scoring game so far.
a 1-0, three minutes into game three with FK air dribbling in, loses way somewhat but
with nobody challenging him, it does not matter. It was yet another demo from Kofa who was going
to be in the nightmares of SSG today after the 10 he got last game. I'm not sure that's
his first one, missed one, but it's certainly the most impactful that he's got so far
because it made it so easy for FK to put it away. That is also not just his potential
first in this series, but his 40 nights in EWC history, joining the ranks in one of those
top three spots alongside some of the games greatest and incredibly impressive. The long
career has the first killer had so far, but the LJ wanted to wrap it around the side
of Zack, he lurks, he waits, sees what can happen, but first killer can't sink it past
the defense. Again, Zack standing firmly in his way.
So she's having to do a lot of defending right now, it's scary moments for their
fans that once have a ceiling reveal needs to get past lj can't do it's a
good 50 loss as far as that covers up against that and Zach can't quite fall
underneath him reveals term this time versus a skill who gets something on it
and that seems to be something we've seen at EWC that a friendly from most
situations been so good and you can see the packed out crowd here live in
Paris so many people coming to see can't be called vitality gentlemates
but sticking around towards the great one of the greatest regions in the
world in North America competing.
It's been fantastic so far at EWC.
So make sure that you pop round if you've got time this weekend.
If you're in Paris and you're not here, what are you doing?
So much to enjoy, not just the Rocket League,
but other games as well.
Chess finals today, it's all exciting.
We're getting there as a field.
Here is a pass towards that lovely great finish.
Again, a choreographed, a wonderful play from Diaz
get first killer and Koford to double commit.
He puts into that sly, annoying spot.
We've both had a claim to it,
but neither of them come there effectively.
Yeah, you've got to be critical there.
They should not both be going for that ball.
It made it so easy for Zack.
The finish was nice, but didn't even need to be that good.
Because the goalkeepers had just completely deserted
their post, first killer gets a touch now.
Rebellion, doosal, have time to get back into this one.
Game three, good ball on turn.
The first killer puts this one away.
He does pass one.
And we get this!
And that must feel good against the 1v1 master.
His name is First Killer, but it's the 50th kill that he has made on his opponent at EWC.
A stunning couple of 50s for the 50th.
And with 30 seconds remaining, Rebellion draw level once again.
That's a shame, there wasn't 50 seconds remaining.
We've had all the 50s across the board. Here is First Killer.
And I'll take it, it's that 100.
Rebellion can smell blood, Elche goes for the defender, gets it.
To Kofi Sava, I'm not sure, was that a perfect pass?
Is it the post again, and then Zack?
Summer, Rina, exits to the corner!
He's going to want to sign that post at some point.
They need to get on their side.
Zach, chance for the backflip flick.
This time it pulls to Diaz in the middle,
a pinch central shut down by Kofi Lurke in his way.
Final 10 seconds.
Another overtime.
Looming, reveal, towards one.
Slapped with a pull noodle, unfortunately, by Zach,
towards the blue net.
Reveal comes in.
The double does go over his head.
First going to miss, he's Kofi to the ground.
And overtime once more.
Overtime.
Last time it was a long one. We had an entire extra game.
How much do these players have in the tag?
They'll be their only series today, whoever wins.
So you have to leave everything there on the pitch.
First killer from his own backboard.
Reveal doesn't fall for it.
LJ's waiting.
He has Reveal in his way so as to delay his jump attack
and that will allow him to back into the corner.
Go for it, boom it forwards,
and then first killer knocks the remaining SSG attacker
back to their own half.
They need swiping bumps from SSG.
As soon as they put a pass in,
They become a homing missile towards the Rebellion net.
Remove a defender and your earliest convenience of 50.
From Deans, it's a nice car to turn to make sure that he's got as much body towards it as he can.
Into that corner reveal, intelligently plays it into the side.
Kopa can he jump on target?
A little bit too weak, a little bit too wide.
There's SSG Safer.
Chance here for first killer though, lovely first touch.
The catcher's ideal, then the dunk into the corner.
Block by Kopa!
3-2, Rebellion go up in the series.
short to the last time as rebellion that they make sure to clear this one out when they have the chance.
Only one post hit this game. Not as far as they have been previously.
And SSG decided they need one more minute to think about things as our first Saturday time now is taken.
I think they shall. They would have felt they were the better team in that game.
They scored first. They were looking fairly comfortable until through came first killer.
killer and it was a devastating arrow into their heart by Kofa who got that demo.
Diaz pushed on. The thought they'd won it here with this goal from Zach, the double commit,
not the first we've seen in this series from Rebellion. They did manage to come back great
by the first killer challenge against Diaz. They earned that over time and as you say Stumpy,
it wasn't as long. It was more explosive. That's not your first killer again,
Yeah, we've been talking a lot on Meet when I casted this one versus Foote.
I was saying how Justin is in the best form of his career.
First killer's the same.
You know, he's really stepping right back up to the first killer that is terrifying to the rest of the roughly world.
I think we definitely do.
Oh my goodness, sorry.
In basically a five-minute game, Zag with near thousand points,
six saves and seven shots.
An incredible performance from him.
He couldn't take the game, but he is really putting everything and leaving it out there on the pitch.
You say about first killer to go back to that.
I feel like we normally think, oh, it's like, you know, he's a younger player.
He's been around for a good few years.
Bear in mind that he came off the scene playing with Wanda and Kronofi on the road
as his first organisation.
And there were so many young Rocket League fans who were like,
who on Earth is Kronofi?
And to you, I say, how dare you?
Go on YouTube, find out, educate yourself.
The first killer has been there for him quickly early on
early on and they see the resurgence of these older players. I love seeing the familiar
face when we come to land like this.
21 years old now, which is the age of a relatively young player.
Do you know what I mean? Like a proper sportsman could be 21, I think twice about it and here
he is professionally playing Rocket League. I do wonder if Expert is speaking to his team
right now and saying, he's not saying how on earth, the players will be saying how
on earth do we deal with Kofa's demos? And you think they, of all people would
No, they've played with Kofa, but Kofa got eight in the last game again, to top the ten that he got in game number two.
My man is getting Exterminator awards, like, Batira gets MVP awards.
He's racking them up, but Space Station Gaming is struggling to deal with that, because whenever they think they've got decent spread on the pitch, they're taken out.
And it is an incredibly well put together performance from Rebellion.
Like we said, we've not showed away from the fact that they've not been doing too well, too hot at the start of BWC,
But this is a brilliant start.
The game number four for them.
Once in a double, it's an even better block from Zack.
And again, that man came out of quite retirement at 16 years old,
and has just absolutely taken North America by storm.
First-killer still has his reset.
It's going to use it, but the ball has taken away from his possession.
We are in France.
That's probably average for retirement here.
I'm not sure what the route is, but if it wasn't made, complain, I'm sure.
Here is LJ, down the corner.
First-killer waiting for that one.
He has not seen it.
Kofa was waiting, brilliant positioning from Rebellion.
Not quite as good a first touch though.
Yeah, it went to a little touch there, try and pop it.
It's a beautiful block.
What do I know?
At first, Gila can come in for the killing blow.
Kofa slows it down and immediately dies straight on
to reveal, and you see how close Rebellion played
towards each other.
That's what SSG had been doing in the previous games
and how they did so well against Carming Corp.
That close knit form, and they can dive across bam,
Bam bam, all three touches at the hands of rebellion.
So as I was saying, wonderful thing there from Kofa
to really get that attack going.
Perfect, yeah, those of us who got the third site
are able to see what he was doing.
Ferskiller tries to meet Diaz,
as that moves it forwards, Diaz is there,
wants to get it on target, trying to thread the needle,
LJ, and Kofa both have to go for that one.
It's a good double commit this time in Ferskiller.
Clarke might get the skim,
but Space Station had to respect it,
and that's opened up so much space,
and Kofa, on top of his moment of genius from earlier,
gets another.
He goes full-core on his own, it's a wide touch, brought in by the second, and the third is on target.
The possibilities are endless as the Infinity symbol shines in net, and Rebellion, two in one minute.
Might be a third as well, Kofa, again.
He's sizzling hot right now, he goes to the ceiling, wants to get a floor pinch, or a double.
It's first killer, tries to make it through, nearly there, also LJ, Rebellion could kill this one,
And this is off the back, don't forget, of Space Station's tactical tie-now.
And that time above has not been it.
At ADBC this season in particular,
has not been as useful and successful as historically it has been.
That's good enough, she needs to get it sent to her, but it's pumped along in the end as SSG.
Need to really turn this engine on, get that bad boy worrying.
Because Rebellion have started something that feels unstoppable here and gave them the four.
First goer up against Zak and he's so curious to learn if coaches have realized the tactical timeouts were huge
So they're changing their own play style
I mean it's like they're gonna change something so we will change it too
Well the tactical timeout be a surprise or an ace at the sweet once a master coaches
This is one such as a flow bar. He wants to get the double flip reset can't quite do it
LJ shoots the bit flat falls the first killer must be three
No, it's saved by Diaz this time
Desperation from SSG and Diaz a little bit too weak though from first killer
I like the idea as a lovely reset, but any more speed on that he could have sunk it.
He has stayed behind this ball with a series of lovely little chain dashes.
Halfway through, SSG, there are a few chances on net until finally rebellion.
They have their options, he goes the other side, into the near-cycle, on target eventually.
And reveal lifts the curtain on what SSG have needed.
So much went on there, first rebellion had a chance, then there was a lovely passing play
to break out of their own goal by space station.
First killer almost gets the psycho just about misses
and it was read by SSG to put them back in this game.
And Stumpy, we said the tactical timeout
didn't quite have the magic.
70% have been lost after taking the timeout.
So space station game here up against an opponent
that on paper should win this game.
Having a tactical timeout be a debuff is crazy.
But I suppose also, it's been logical
that the team's already been losing.
So just continuing that trend, I don't know.
statisticians. That's a lot better than me. We'll be able to figure that one out
into the midfield though this ball goes. They deal with the pop. They still need a
one more goal just to secure and third overtime in a row.
To the side post! Zach moves from defense and fires up the cannons to draw us level.
Yeah, come up for free jump, but he didn't anticipate how good the reveal
challenge would be. Zach on the other hand did. He had full faith in his
teammate and you can see Diaz right now rocking up and down in his chair.
He's getting into this one. The lean forward beam is happening right now for SSG. They're feeling it.
That one goes all their way. Zack thinks he can go for it. Berskiller prods it back, but it's going to fall to reveal.
That's the ceiling with a lot of speed. I'm targeting Fax and Berskiller defends him and Zack of an absolute parity at every level of this series so far.
Berskiller has now hit 100 saves in eSports World Cup history. He's the third player to do so.
That's me more than saying this game though. Oh, how a monster assist!
LJ appearing when he is needed most. That symbol is our first killer.
The assist skim. What a ball come off. See what that can do.
And ultimately, mate, it is nothing.
I reckon the first one, that's the confidence of knowing he's just made his 100s save
in eSports World Cup history and a player to do so.
He's like, oh, I'm the man. It's gone.
I can do anything. Can LJ do the same?
Rebellion had their lead back. They were not tilted.
I'll be dragged down by space station gaming.
First killer goes to the skim, it's nearly there.
LJ's got a hundred boosts low to the ceiling of him,
wants to get the second touch as well.
The demo opens up for him with that cheeky Kofa again.
No, this time it was first killer.
Diaz gets it as far as Kofa.
Running them rugged right now, SSG.
Zack's taken out.
LJ waits for this ball.
Every time there's an SSG clearance,
it's falling to a Shopify Rebellion player.
LJ goes for the musty, but it clears across goal.
An SSG, they may well start to look desperate.
If they go 3-1 down in this series, midfield, first killer, playing in offense, trying to get this ball in every which way, other than into SSG's graph.
That has time in the back, but with no boost, he can't get too far. Reveal has to dive in, but that's a few vital seconds.
Is that going for bumps, low boost? That can, rather, LJ can escape from that locked on target.
30 seconds goal, and SSG, they're chasing one here. Rebellion, I'm not making it easy.
Rebellion right now are making a huge statement that they are North America's number one team.
They are their present and their future, but LJ will have to defend against Diaz.
LJ does just that. He's had such a solid game as LJ. Kofa up against Reveal.
Berskjula there. The shop for Rebellion rotations, inch-perfect as they try and see this game away.
Final 10, Kofa with a hundred boots is going to make this ball fly as far away from SSG
as he possibly can. It's a great low block from LJ.
And with the floor, they're going to be happy. First give a lot of boosts too.
A block can come through, will be successful.
Next touch from a Ville stays.
Hi, Diaz, who's central for him, sad, but he is low.
And a smashing to the floor.
It's Shopify Rebellion on series point.
And they have one eye on North America's crowd.
They get in there slowly, but surely.
A team that sleepwalked into this tournament.
They're beginning to open up and play the way we know they can play.
LJ truly waking up. There's a great save from Zach there.
This goal actually was one of my favourites of the whole game.
The counter attack that Percever was almost able to turn into a psycho
and then reveal Red Percever's miss.
Just fantastic play all around.
And this one went in, you're thinking the momentum has swung.
Yeah.
And it was permanently back to the space station gaming,
but look at that touch from Percever.
And it only took 20 seconds for Abellion to get the lead back.
It's a stunning pass.
It's a beautiful finish and is such a well-rounded team that rebellion and show not with today
You see fans in the crowd celebrating as they take down their third game
And this time D assets on top of SSG's points total and it was quite for across the board for a belly in her
Having it be a lot more even was clearly still a winning formula. Yeah rebellion barely getting anything on the scoreboard and
the game. The game. The
game. And space station gaming
beats them all ends up in that
regard. But as all football
cliches will tell you, there's
only one stat that matters.
That's the one next to the word
goals. They had three there
was a counter attacking game.
I mean, you talk about the
counter attacking them in the
ball was in ssg's half 66
percent of that game when
ssg had their chances. They
were shooting his forces and
And SSG, when they were able to get anything towards the net,
in those rare opportunities, they were typically able to score them.
And they need more possession here. Do SSG, that one was close, but it didn't feel like it for a large swath.
And rebellion call, they sit just one away from our semi-finals.
It's a long way back for SSG right now.
Rebellion is similar against Sput, and there have been plenty of comebacks.
comebacks if not any successful reverse sweep so far any sports world cup.
That's the one thing we're missing here last string to our phone.
And we'll get there in the next couple of days.
And shots of that of course because both teams have got games in this series.
This first killer can't get enough towards that touch.
LJ with no boost is able to defend his backpour still.
He'll be able to take a couple of touches.
It's a nervy start to this game I feel.
And there's so much riding on the line here.
LJ has to get a convincing clear away again into the corner.
They've been awkward. Nice 50.
100 boost grabbed. Kofa is going to be able to clear it far.
LJ immediately going for the ball. That's going to be just wide of target.
Kofa, he has truly come alive in the latter half of this tournament.
Again, a lot of disappointing plays from himself and LJ, to be completely honest.
But now they are up to that level that first-killer seems to just need
to act like they pull himself when he comes to land.
First-killer will off-world the ball towards Kofa, up high.
LJ is midfield, with no boost he can't pull it.
It's a demo there.
First killer though, is able to make something from it
still almost into the corner.
Come for a man who in the last game only got three demos,
so Space Station Gaming have set me up to dodge him somewhat.
I guess the ball towards LJ,
LJ can't touch his nearly there over the top.
There's prods and there's jabs,
and so far to me something,
it feels like Rebellion looking more likely
to get that knockout swing.
They're doing a lot of poke damage right now,
and they're not necessarily breaking through the shields.
He has just wide a target and Zach with not quite a boost gets up around and
Rebellion's defense is fired up and ready to roll. Yeah, Zach never looked comfortable
I think it was a scoring opportunity, but maybe he didn't realize how much time it had or the ball was bouncing anyway
It was a tough one
Sadly a shot on target would have made them hit a ripple as Kofa
Let's get that quickly set against the as first killer to this far as he can and then stares down reveal
Asked him what he's got the other is the ball read against him
Zack, only as far as first killer maybe.
No first killer waits instead.
Great patience right now from Rebellion.
They know they don't have to rush.
And SSG are the ones who are desperate
to set a tone of this game.
Earlier we mentioned just how well SSG
were setting their clock to this series.
It is now absolutely swung towards Rebellion.
3-1 is a stunning result so far.
Job is not done.
LJ, once Fenerbahce morbid,
he has to be there instead.
Absolutely, pings it back again.
First killer, a catch.
One, two, a block, one, two.
chance for a shot to come through, but Diaz again, a corner bound.
Reveal into the corner, LJ there, again, every time space station game and get this ball away,
there's a rebellion player there, just waiting for them,
and look at first going to get in that nibble there, on Zach to give Kofa
all the time in the world, and all the space to go for the ball.
Diaz loops it over his own goal yet again, but
they're really basing these chances together, Kofa up again, he wants to get the shot away.
LJ watches to make sure the ball doesn't go over his head.
You've gotta be a rebellion soon.
And we're seeing just how close rebellion do position themselves to each other.
It's not really gone against them.
It's Zack!
He wants to set this series to himself.
He's able to go for only as far as reveal.
One with a reset, down for the double.
Let's get out to clear it away for now.
Not quite enough forward momentum on that shot as Diaz.
You see just the positioning from both of these sides.
They are playing on thin wire.
Yeah, reveal. Just about got a touch there.
that took it away from the strike of the Rebellion player.
As a shield, you'll be well aware that one more goal
may sink them here in the quarter-final.
Got them out in the top eight.
It's a huge clearance towards Berskeler from Kofa.
So they've got their winner in the last game,
a big clearance like that.
As she can expect last time, but they did this time.
Oh, and that's the lucky place for Berskeler!
He reads it!
Berskeler, the lucky league genius,
reads what nobody else could.
Who else would challenge that so slowly
to the shot on target, and he would save it
Until Berskela again, the saviour!
FSG, they continue pushing.
And what a horrible bump from Diaz, that is.
A stunning series of play from PlayStation Gaming.
And they go ahead with 42 seconds left.
You can see from the crowd there how many missed chances there were,
or how many great saves I should say.
Even Zack's final shot there was not easy.
Berskela covered most of the goal.
He comes revealed, wants to get that pass into the centre.
SSG if that can seal this one, it feels so good,
but first killer is taking out a defender.
Elzeb then basing, first killer's waiting,
but it's pinched to the side.
And a demo, removes Sack from the equation entirely.
Danger man, 20 to tick down.
Elzeb finds Copa, first killer's a question,
and he may well be the answer.
Sack and clear it, left hand wall.
Final 14, it is becoming rebellion, full-presh.
He has to the side, first killer is there, he has boost.
gets a catch, keeps it close to the wall, revealing to the centre.
Kofa's there, he goes for the shot, trying to tease SSG out.
LJ's going to have to wait here, first killer helps him out.
Kofa's got no boost, just trying to make sure that they can't slam this ball down.
Kofa's been involved, keeping it up somehow and somewhere.
Great challenge though. From Kofa, there's a...
Ah!
First killer snatched it in!
And SSG do take the game!
And that one was on!
A huge opportunity for FK, he didn't know it was coming.
He had no idea the man with foresight couldn't get this positioning locked in.
It was a dodgy 0-second play overall. I'd love to see that again.
But SSG, they steal a game away and they continue this series on for now.
Warrie, that was from first killer.
At that point you're thinking is there any way they can bludgeon this ball home
and that bump there from Diaz.
I think that was taken out first good at his best. He just had to not jump. He's low on
boost. He had to get that ball as early as possible. He could have potentially with that
bump boosted into it. Yes. And maybe just like getting the catch right on the front of
your bonnet. I was standing just hop over the line. I was thinking when you jump just
as the ball lands and it's not like a half. Yeah. The ball stays like a million times
over the line. It's one that I'm sure if there's a training back in that moment
every ten ways to score, but you have to anticipate them all and you have to
have full belief that it's going to happen, but that moment now is in the past
and what was in the present is Neo Tokyo looming
in our windscreens. We're heading on over to Japan
so many key moments have happened here
infamous moments, they called Barskiller as well, we can't go to this part without mentioning it
that was then and this is now, rebellion, one game away
Ssg to the live. We talked about the past of Neo Tojo with some of these players, but the future of North America rests in this series
Let's get her a backflip, makes it all good, but again, just slows it down enough, Ssg don't necessarily expect that to happen
Never mind, but whoever loses this, their key gets crushed, they are out
WwC 20-26
And a space station game you want to avoid that, one thing I'll have to do
It's shot the score, hitting in that half, the entire time it was in that half for about half the game last one.
And this time as soon as it goes in, there's 1-0.
And from the blind spot, Burst Killer absolutely leathers it, toe punts it, finds the top right corner, crowd aren't happy.
The rebellion truly will be. What a start for a rebellion.
Is that up against Burst Killer? And Burst Killer, another perfect block.
It's a true captain's performance for him so far, this entire tournament.
I mean, so impressive, FK.
A player who has been so frequently on the precipice,
wanting to banish those demons.
If he gets first in North America, why not the world?
D'Az wants to continue this pressure on.
It's dribbled into the bottom right corner.
And if everybody is caught slow on the ground,
Reveal could sneak one home.
Yeah, LJ, beaten to it by D'Az.
Kopa was taken out by Zak as well.
So a taste of his own medicine for Kopa.
Not for good for space station gaming.
themselves right back into this all-important game six.
This first minute has been a microcosm of what we've seen so far in these two teams.
First goes one thing to be found by LJ, who didn't get anything convincing from that play reset.
Poor mechanical showy.
And certainly what, a winner after.
On pinch of the side, well again, not quite what they're after.
And...
Snatching at the ball in a way, a rebellion.
Look at the shot comes through, D'Asta save.
And it's trickling once!
Oh, no!
Not quite enough pace on the ball, but that is the exact threat that SSG can put towards the Rebellion half-time for a team pinch.
It's actually off the ground, Kofa into the corner, Diaz chance to shoot maybe, and Setcher has a tee himself, but not gonna happen.
Kofa for Rebellion with a counter-attack, almost takes out Reveal, but enjoys that after being bumped for the early SSG goals.
That comes forward this time.
He's got a pump for blood himself revealed against Kofa.
LJ gets a reset onto that one as well to turn into a wave which on the back wall will be Kofa now.
But we're setting it all the way forwards until it ends up right now.
No team able to really keep control of that ball. Great touch there.
It's all of LJ and two space station gaming players have to block it.
A brilliant ceiling passer from Kofa.
It's basically tapped down instead of slammed upwards, gets the same result.
One pass across, back to shoot. Another save from the captain.
Kofa now forces it towards LJ. Great play for Rebellion, they've got it away!
Kofa actually had a shot there, didn't see that one coming at all.
Berskeler tries to get one of his own into the corner, Diaz emerges with it.
Loose for the snapshot, Kofa has to get this save and he can't!
They've overcommitted, they didn't read it!
And Diaz managing to catch Rebellion off their line.
Kofa turns to the side thinking that Diaz might end up going on the wall.
Instead he just sees it open. He sees the keeper towards his own half and absolutely slams it
Spacestation gaming a mid-game lead, but not for long!
That kickoff is complete perfection for Rebellion. It's disaster for SSG. It was the box shop
They both pinched into it and Kofa was up and ready and right away Rebellion steal away any momentum the SSG might have grown
drawn level, two and a half minutes. This series split by a hair right now. Kofa sealing
down, Thurston is waiting for him. Kamplux can get to it now, reveals their first and
LJ has been allowed to hold down defense towards the bank frequently when FK and Kofa go for
it together. He has taken up, it will fall to reveal against the other side of LJ. It's
going to be 3-2 SSG and it's all revealed. That's there to get his name on the score
The last man ends up diving in, I mentioned LJB in the final player for Rebellion and
that's one of the few times he individually has been caught out but he shouldn't have
been left in that position.
He had to dive on it as a momentum took him that way and trending forwards was not the
right play in the end, SSG capitalised on a big error and this time Rebellion can't
score at least straight from the kickoff.
They have the control of the ball though, close for a couple of touches into the
the back wall, revealing Diaz, the SSG now coming forward.
Diaz, the people of all sorts of bumps and demos
making a nightmare of themselves.
So's Zach Diaz into the middle.
Reveal to the side, SSG have controlled this ball right now.
That is exactly what they want.
They can do these little touches that take the ball away
from Rebellion.
They can steal those seconds away.
They can make sure that Rebellion gets
you trying to get the equalizer.
I felt one of the best touch put in.
Still, it works out pretty well.
Becomes a threat for Zach, but as ever handily dealt
with the T-asms the ceiling, blind the reset there, able to get it, and LJ nearly slammed
it into him for a cheeky redirect.
LJ and Raphina in the 50-50.
T-as box it towards that, first goes on the back wall.
Does that get it past what's going to matter because Raphina was there to stop that question
even being asked.
They're doing their best now to defend from the front, but LJ, end to end, but won't
do anything with it.
Just trying to get a challenge, he's not even able to do that.
We have to restart, reset, rebellion.
Run on, but they're attating.
Just go towards the SSG goal.
SSG defending well up to now until!
First killer gets a clean shot!
First killer, donning the arm and...
Absolutely dusts the final defender to the ball.
Corner to it, high speed.
Three all.
With a minute left goal, rebellion.
They must be feeling momentum start to shift their way.
I just hoping this doesn't go to seven.
So many important moments here.
First killer now within one in the all-time e-sports world cup ratings.
How many goals he scored.
Will he get that? It'll mean a lot if he does.
Kofa has to put this one to the left and not get dunked by a reveal.
That's exactly what he's done.
I'm surprised about that, but first killer was waiting for it.
So maybe that was the plan.
He's the challenge again from first killer.
That's going to be awkward to defend.
Kofa tries to reiterate the lead instead for first killer again.
And that was almost the record-breaking goal.
LJ midfield, who's their first? D'Ast to send it along past the halfway line.
Kofa has an opportunity to collect himself, collect the ball, and see where his teammates are.
One reset does beat one. LJ can't make contact on the backboard.
First gonna dice him only to make sure that he stresses SSG out.
What a touch that is from first killer. Can't forget the second touch though.
Zack Booselis gets the challenge. 15 seconds left.
It's over into the set to first killer waste, but can't get there.
LJ now, that final man we've said that before, with no boost grab, leads it to Kofa.
Who's been filled for him? Who can help out?
It'll be 1st Killer into the corner.
They have to get this ball away, SSG.
They have to survive at least a overtime.
It's dangerous. It could be a 0-second winner.
DS runs it to 1st Killer!
Saved by Zach!
Overtime secured.
SSG playing with fire.
The lives remain in their own hands, but only just.
Can they force game 7?
DS to the corner.
This might be it.
Oh! The barrier waits!
1st Killer saves though.
Normality may well resume in this overtime on Ball Central.
Diaz is sending it along. Who waits back this time? It's anybody but LJ.
He's revealed. Up high in Central.
And it's his early box coming in from a belly and they've done so well so far.
One fake to Diaz, who's going to be waiting back for this.
That just has to arrest him until the ball sends it sideways.
But first killer waits. He lurks and looms. Sees the top corner.
But he cannot seize the day.
Yeah, it's a great bomb there from Zac. He had to watch first killer all the way, but LJ's coming again.
What's going on? Neat D.A.
He does the exact same thing. Reveal the world's most confident touch in a horrible position.
Now he's trying to turn it into a goal. What a catch that was from Reveal.
And first killer, he manages to nip it again from the shadows. One pump long.
Reveal, and just clear it away into the corner, and the breeze slowed down in this game.
A speed up from FK, who said you're for him. It is only D.A's awaiting.
D.A's up against Kofa.
LJ gets their necks into the corner into the center Diaz was tracking that one all the way
I think you'll have a hundred proofs out to play with as well
He wants to go high with it first killer says absolutely not about and gets it back towards that. It says now
You know what mate? You've done enough. Let's not play that game LJ
Finding only first killer on the side. It's only first killer and they will be what they need a cofa
He's opportunity to shut down SFG. They are pushed back in defense over and over again
They're dicing with death as Diaz defends diligently.
Here comes LJ, he's shot, he's got the reset, he must get it though as if he leaves and he couldn't play at the angle.
He didn't have the boost to get down far enough, but Kofa does with one opportunity.
He's alleviated with his resorcibility of the ball.
SSG have barely had a sniff at offense in two minutes of overtime.
It's all first killer yet again, gets it over the top towards LJ.
It's nearly there, it's so close for a bellion, they just can't get that ball over the line.
Zack forces it into the corner yet again, and LJ keeps them under the couch! This is unbelievable!
Four chances, emerge your rebellion! The heat map going orange in the orange half!
Revealed, can't even get it past the half-way line. Shut down my first skill. If a counter-attack
have been SSG's game here on Neo Tokyo, Zack to shoot, brought out by LJ. Up high he goes,
checks low, sees he's going to be there to face up against it. And it's Reveal again,
and Reveal really has been reading everything that's come his way, fakes out one,
It ends up going low, swung down with the midfield.
One is removed, it's 2v3 reveal, central that pinches it away from the goal.
Yeah, heavy hands there for that pinch, you can sense the nerves right now.
It's always going to be the case, this late on in any overtime, let alone at this stage in the series.
First kill, into the centre, that's a risky, oh no!
History repeats it!
SSG do force the 7th after defending for what felt like an age.
It's a nightmare! On Neo Tokyo, the first killer again!
Thankfully not serious deciding, but it could well be another step on the road for an SFG victory.
As first killers, and so well through this series so far, that is how tight these two teams are.
One individual error, sealed rebellion state.
That is a man that needs a friendly word in his ear as soon as possible, because 1st
Killer has been practically flawless this series.
Even in that game he was excellent, constantly the thorn in space station gaming side.
They took a lead there with two and a half minutes left, and Kofa got the pinch.
And who was it that got the all important equalizer?
It was 1st Killer, but what will he remember some more?
Will it be any of these chances? Will it be the assists, the shots, the near goals? Will it be that?
I'd say as well, reveal. That is such incredible play.
He knows that the first killer wants to put it.
He knows that the first killer wants to absolutely slam it the other side as they have been so far.
He boosts so the first killer can hear him and then ends up just waiting.
Caesar's about to touch, can finally score against a very low boost rebellion.
It was so much pressure put on by SSG that they didn't have any point throughout the OT.
And we didn't say as well.
Immediately rebellion made their own tactical timeouts.
They are currently in the midst of taking their extra break in,
you know, the bright lights, cameras in your face.
Before they were walking, before they were inviting, celebratory.
Now suddenly they feel intrusive after you make a mistake like that,
after your team have lost,
after being in such an attacking position,
in such a great position throughout that overtime,
they had full cruise control, they had full pitch control.
You lose it and the air just sucks out the room
and it suddenly feels like a very lonely place.
And that's where you have to turn to violent pandas, that's where you have to turn to your teammates.
But that's how fine these margins are at EWC in Rocket League between these two masters of North America.
There's one game now separating either from the throne, from the crown of their domestic region.
One more set of five minutes.
A single opportunity.
And on part of the parry, one of them will go through into the semifinals.
They were facing off against the best of Europe as well still for European teams left in
These guys get to face off against one of two and part of the parry will be our site our final battle ground
for these two
incredible rostered
Well, we predicted before it started that a game seven maybe was potentially looming and
Based of what we've seen so far. I don't think anyone's too disappointed that this one will go the distance
Rebellion must have thought they'd had it.
They've got to keep on going. Space station gaining surviving.
Here is LJ though. He gets a couple of touches.
Wants to get the pinch, but Zack doesn't let him.
For Shmuel Nassau's 2, Rebellion with 3-1 up in this series
after SSG won game number 1.
They had it in the palm of their hands
and it has been ripped away momentarily by SSG.
SSG, the survivors of North America reveal, has this one in the corner.
It feels like it's been so long since they've had proper control of the ball.
They did there, reveal almost forced a goal, but there was a big save pushing them all to the side.
His act tries to get another one going. First killer.
Geek up on the touches, now up against D, has great challenge too.
First killer, that's more like it.
Revealed as he blew this one away. Yes, he does, but he follows it too.
Kofa is taken out. Not gonna matter too much because first killer had already pre-jumped and was waiting for that one.
He just wants to get on the ball as much as possible first killer.
That's the sort of personality he has.
Great boost from the first killer.
They'll just keep this attack going.
It means that the SSG attacking player has to go back into his own half,
or at least ruin himself via some boost.
That's what that was for Veilcatches.
And he really has been the silent master of this game.
I've been incredibly impressed with what he's been playing for.
They're going to throw him back wall.
It was a little bit peeled away,
so it'd be too easy to be too much with this one,
but with minimal error,
all he makes sure to get as much distance on that wall as possible.
Veil gets it far,
DS is beating that first killer. First killer times his job well enough to get it towards Kofa.
He's lifting his heels for first killer, keeping up that speed.
Ropon played from Kofa, gets it round the top, but DS easily alleviates control of the ball from him.
Kofa can't get a skin from there. That is going to be absolutely horrible to deal with.
And DS compounds that problem. SSG at lead in two minutes.
A perfect touch from Zack, and DS by the demo as well.
It was a demo that flung him towards the waterfall
and it must have felt refreshing there.
And look at that explosion from Diaz, SSG believe.
And I believe it may well be the deciding factor.
Such a low scoring series so far.
The three minutes to defend, at least for the boys.
One over the top, Zach's clear away, corner bound.
As Reveal takes control here, nobody comes up to meet him.
This is playground up in the skies,
flying above the Eiffel Tower.
Kofo with one double tap down,
but nobody to follow only as far as Diaz.
Yeah, here he is, the gold squad.
Oh, yeah, second one!
I think he was revealed swiping away.
Some sort of miscommunication in defense to make it 2-0.
I don't know who went where.
First kind of things is going up the wall.
LJ then creeps forwards.
He wouldn't have got back LJ
even if revealed wasn't there to get the block on him.
And again, a miscommunication.
LJ, the final man.
The rebellion!
Ball pressure up against you, SSG beginnings run away with this game 7, it will be their
third game in a row as you mentioned Stumpy, if they can get it, First Killer gets the
catch, he has to get his team going again, he is the talisman that they need but maybe
Kofa can help out, Berskine attracts takeout Diaz, one more goal may well sink rebellion.
Going back from 3 in such a low scoring series as well, especially the defense from Zack
and Reveal in particular, I'm so impressed with both of them, Berskine, a bit of
time here, but Zack make sure to shut that down as early as he can, isn't able to, but
does force that big pumping pass to come through, put them away from it, and SSG they will burn
a little bit of time here, that is more than okay with the boys in orbit.
Great catch though from LJ, he has the flip reset, can't do too much with it, he needs
his teammates to help out, with some bumps, with some follow ups, it was called for in
the end, just a little bit too slow, a bit too languid.
First killer, towards Zack, more great defending from SSG, we've seen before they can
they can see games away, they did it in game one.
And now they are one minute and 45 seconds
and touching it back towards their own half is such a clever move.
But despite all of these long shots that are coming through,
Rebellion need to make sure that they do just hold firm.
There is time.
There's 100 seconds remaining.
They've got two in about 30 in previous games.
They do not need to rush this.
It's back to the corner.
Rebellion just can't keep control of that ball.
Kofla up against Diaz.
Loggy win there from Kofla.
1st skillet catches it, almost gets it going over the top.
Nearly surprising SSG, but they refuse to bow down.
Coach forgets a couple of them, there's always one more SSG player back.
One clear away.
70, ticking down.
Diaz removes 1st skillet from the play,
and then Kudzu does straight back in.
Seeing a rebellion, they're throwing themselves at this.
They're making it so hard for themselves.
SSG, they're being horrible to play against.
They'll take any possession they can get.
Yeah, the way they play, they are one of the best at keeping a lead in all of Rocket League.
So good at sitting those seconds. That one goes across the goal from LJ.
Gopher towards first, Giller can't do it.
Long clear here for SSG, it's going to burn down five more seconds.
Reveal decides to keep it close instead.
He's low on boost, can tip it round one.
It's then removed from the pitch.
Kofa has to boom this one.
Diaz was pre-attacked, he won't get there.
LJ almost takes that reveal.
Is it able to do so?
Is Diaz, can he put this one on target nearly?
Yes, the second nearly again.
Sactra's to break his way through but no.
It's all just vital seconds though.
In the final 15, Kofa sees LJ lead but with no boost he can't do much.
Yes, LJ has to score it. It's not quite on target again.
And the seconds now bleed away.
Kofa first killer pre-jumping but it's desperate for a bellion.
The opportunity was there.
SSG they had to come back and they have done so.
The new Kings of North America.
Space Station Gaming!
This, perhaps the moment where the young blood emerges, led by their Brazilian talisman,
they go to shake their hands of rebellion.
A rebellion who will be in serious pain, yet again, inquests will begin.
But this is Space Station Gaming's day.
They're making it through to the semi-finals and they needed three in a row to do so.
The mentality coming through from the youngest squad at EWC 2026 in Rocket League is remarkable.
They sit on top of North America. NRG have been toppled. Rebellion move out of the way.
And SSG have got a lot to be proud of Cole, but Chobb, my friend, is not done just yet.
No, of course, they'll be keeping a close eye on who they'll be facing in a later rounds.
We're going to find out what they think so far, how do you deal with the emotion after
all that?
I'm glad I don't have to.
I know I keep saying this every day, but how entertaining is this game?
Incredible scenes in our first quarter final here.
SSG threw to the semis and I'm standing by with reveal.
You never stop believing, you never give up.
Yeah, that's right.
We would have wanted to start losing.
Where does that belief come from when it gets so tough out there?
Just my teammates, honestly. We all just push each other forward all the time.
Obviously any win feels incredible, but how different does it feel when it's a regional rivalry like that?
It's not an international one. It was a chance to prove how good you are in North America.
Yeah, I'm just 100 times more happy that we beat First Healer.
Really? Tell me why.
I don't know. I don't think he's good.
I mean, do you think that there's a lot of talk at the moment about how young you are as a team?
But maybe everybody should just start talking about how good you are as a team.
I mean, yeah, we just need some experience and now that we got it,
I think that we could have a good tournament going forwards.
Would you give you an advantage, that youth and energy coming in?
Do you feel like there's less expectation on you?
Um, kind of. Yeah.
Do you want to go Krusha Key?
Yes. Let's go.
Let's go and do it reveal. We've just seen the key crusher revealed behind reveal now as we walk over here for the first time
On Saturday our key master will join you here and talk you through it SSG
What a performance what a battle that we've witnessed here. What a series to start off the day
And Shopify really spent this tournament fighting back from the edge
This time SSG pushed them off it
reveal brings the key crusher crashing down now I asked you just one last question
reveal I asked you briefly a moment ago just before we came on do you think you
can win this thing and you said maybe I think your fans believe that you
genuinely can what are your thoughts on whether or not you can raise that
trophy tomorrow we just have to keep on being confident and play our game and
maybe I don't know what happened.
All right, thank you so much for the interview.
Congratulations on an impressive win.
SSG moves on into the semifinals.
The crowd is completely overflowing outside the arena here over for the chest action
that's taking place because we're already in the finals.
A player that maybe not everybody expects to be seeing up on the stage today against
Magnus Carlson.
Yeah, I feel like you kind of semi-call me out, that's what I'm going to say after
I've predicted against him like three times in a row and he's somehow won three times
in a row as well.
Are you going to do it a fourth time?
No.
I'm pretty good against him again. It's Dennis Larsenek in the final for AGL. Plain against Magnus Carlsen.
It seems like this one's a definite. I'm not gonna say it is, but it seems that way. Magnus Carlsen obviously representing Team Liquid as well.
So they're desperate to get some points on the board. But more importantly for AGL, they're at the top of the leaderboard at the moment.
Want to try and run away from Falcon 2. We're both locked down in that 3-4 playoff. So they guarantee themselves 500 points and they're getting just ever so closer to AGL's heels.
So a win here would put them further and in a stronger positions old.
I mean, AGL already had a ceremony of putting their key in the trophy, so you never know.
Maybe that was just him getting friends and warmed and ready.
But that's it for now. If there are anything that changes, we're of course, let you know.
I'm here on the floor. I've got me. I've got West Rock League creators eSports World Cup
We're watching the games checking out the games
But before you get into the Rock League West any other things you've been checking out here the eSports World Cup
This has just been the most insane experience like chess is right over there
We saw Magnus Carlson playing that is the that's like my dream chess match to watch
So everything's been so great and also I've even been playing some rock league with me zoom carrying him
I'm trying to get them all the way up to SSL because he struggles a lot. So that's basically what I've been doing
Yeah, I hear that Mizzou does a struggle at Rocker League if they're big has it hasn't done too much himself
What are your thoughts on that music? I don't know what he's talking about struggling in Rocker League
I mean, I personally guaranteed NA top four of the eSports World Cup
But drawing those picks for for NA Shopify to play space station
So saying that I struggle when I literally got top four for an ace kind of insane
I mean what happened with those big she managed to get every region playing themselves
Yeah, I don't know. I mean, to be honest, I could like see through the balls and I was like, oh, this is a dramatic matchup
So I was just like intentionally rigging everything. So it ended up working out
Yeah, he's joking though by the way just so we can make sure any other games
I hear you guys been playing a little bit of CS as well checking out that action. We have been playing a lot of CS
I will give me some credit. He's pretty good at CS, but I'm obviously better
Yeah, I'm that's about it. We've been playing a lot of CS out there playing all the games here to be honest
Perfect, then focusing on the Rocket League.
Do you guys have a prediction of who's going to win the AWS Rocket League right here?
Well, actually, let me check my email really quick.
No, I don't have any sponsor offers from org, so I'm going to pass on that one.
I like it.
He's a company man without a company.
Yeah.
Honestly, for me, I can read the future.
Remember this interview.
Falcons win.
Falcons get a job done.
I love it.
we're gonna go probably fight off air after this so thanks for hanging out
boys cheers
Yes, that in fact is a group of ninjas in pajamas they're rolling in as
as NIP E-Stars are looking to represent for Europe
against a fan and hometown favorite.
There is Archie and the Gentlemates
rolling into the STC arena.
It's the quarter-finals and we're about to see
another inter-regional showdown as I welcome the Chiefs
and Hercules to the desk.
I wanna start with you, Pocket Square.
What do I need to know about NIP versus Gentlemates
and what have they done so far?
Yeah, Gentlemates are probably the favorites
if you wanna start anywhere.
They do have a little bit more pedigree,
overall little high placements and intermovement competition, but NIP is playing in a city of
good tournament.
It's going to get real out here.
I'm going to need Mike's next to chin, says audio guy.
So at least break it down for me.
Why is it so hype in the venue tonight?
These are two of the biggest fan bases, and of course the gentlemates, they brought
the drums, they brought the flags, they're sitting right front and center.
NIP are also kind of gathering the hate watchers on this side, right?
from EU that has been taken out or potentially between Vitality and
Carmencorp. If they've deemed them the easier matchup, they might be hate
watching with them. So it's gonna be a really busy crowd today.
The fans sure have their fandom in store for you guys on tonight's show and we
have two very special guests to talk about it live. We've got Brox and
Attachin. I want to start with you, Mr. Roadhog.
Why did you get called out on the stream earlier this week?
I don't hear you!
No!
Can you hear me now?
I see you over here.
Can you see me?
Brox, I see you.
Do you hear me?
It's loud in here.
It's so loud, it's so loud.
I'm sorry!
It's okay!
We'll come back!
There's a lot to talk about with the gentlemen.
And it's awesome to see Brock here, one of the biggest YouTubers who's a Call of Duty
pro that started the Gentlemates alongside Kataga.
They've got Squeezie in the mix.
They've now got one of the biggest games in Rocket League, Coach Framing.
Hercules, the fans have been watching this team for years.
Will this be another opportunity at an EWC trophy in 2016?
This definitely could be.
The mates, they have been on an absolute run all of this season.
I expect nothing less here, especially with the fans, right?
plays a huge part in the mentality of feeling like everybody here is on your
side. The Chiefs can you hear me over there? I can hear you. Excellent. It is
roaring in the arena and I have a feeling the Gentleman's fandom is gonna be on
one side of the stage. Does this affect NIP? Oh I think NIP kind of knows that
they were never gonna be the favorite no matter what so I'm not sure
they're too weird. There's also a lot of veteran presidents over on NIP as
well. I think they're familiar enough with playing in some hostile
environments before. And of course they've got the megapones, they've
got the drums and that young lady in the blonde that just walked off camera at the
very bottom she has been drumming for six weeks straight make it seven if you
include major four back at Paris for God we are also here in Paris for Rocket
League what has been the story of European Rocket League is this the
strongest division are we going to see a future champion coming out of this
match there is definitely well there is a very good chance yes I anticipate
anybody from Europe should always be in that top four somewhere but I will
argue Mina has looked insane and the way the bracket's playing out somebody from
either should end up there somehow. Well speaking of Mina, Twisted Minds is
representing Mina and they have to go up against NIP who dealt them a game five
loss. Let's take a look at some of the big highlights here because you're going
to see some names over and over again achieves who's their top striker on
this squad. Yeah over on NIP it's probably gonna be a mix between
Urius and Oli. I'm not sure if you could really go definitively one
wear the other, but you can always trust CRR on the defensive side of the ball.
He's always been a top quality defender for a long time.
I'm right there with you. It's kind of whoever you're getting on the day, the
other day here at BWC, Ole absolutely had stepped up.
He was completely disgusting. You knew that if
Ole had the ball in the space, that ball was finding its way in.
But on the flip side, Twisted Minds has,
it's a blind hat trick of who decides they want to be the man that day.
I like that. You got three weapons opponent never knows which one is going to be the sharpest here are has done a fantastic job of
Demoing folks. He's done a great job on the same side. Where's his impact felt most in rocket league?
He's really good
He truly couldn't be a difference maker if you decide to step up in this one
I got to take a look back at his stats over, you know compared to yesterday, but I don't know. I think he
Let's take a look at some of these steps guys.
I've got two fantastic stars to look at.
C.R.R. on your left, Oskie on your right.
If you're looking for goals, clearly the man for the gentlemen has had that position.
When it comes to saves, C.R.R. has been back in the net.
Achieves, are you looking forward to a showdown between these two players?
Yeah, I would definitely love to see it.
I think overall, I take C.R.R. positionally.
That guy's always in the right place exactly where you need him.
But that being said, it's not free.
Final mates is a fantastic roster for a reason.
Elise, how's your French?
Oh, Lee.
I like that.
I have a feeling we may be listening to a little bit
at the end of this matchup.
The fans are going wild one minute and 20 seconds
from the walkout.
NIP, definitely going to be the underdogs.
Are they the statistical underdog as well?
Yes, definitely.
Well, definitely is maybe interesting.
All right, give me a shot.
Do your hot take of cheese.
percent win chance for NIP is probably like I'll give them 40 60 40 feels all right.
What did you give them in the match against Twisted Minds?
Like 30 probably 30 and they pulled it off there it was the best of five does they best of seven
do good things or bad things for NIP? I think it does bad things honestly I think the
gentlemen's run on adrenaline and it's all here for them. We'll see.
Gentlemen's running on adrenaline seems to be the easy answer for a lot of us in the venue
And the folks at home agree 88% are riding with the gentlemates.
And if you thought it was loud right now, off-camera,
I see a sea of turquoise and pink walking in for the twisted minds.
They are coming over from another arena.
We have PUBG Mobile.
We've got chess.
We've got Rocket League.
All going on live here at EWC.
So if you haven't already, open up your YouTube browser.
Open up multiple tabs and watch all of the action.
Because we are just jumping into the quarter finals.
Final predictions.
How many games at least?
All the way. All the way to the end.
Gentlemen, six.
Gentlemen, six. Gentlemen, seven.
Gentlemen, five.
Whoa!
High school.
Every time we've been around the gentleman's fans, he's so contagious.
Lou, you got this.
Yes, I got this.
Lucas, what do we want to say to NIP?
They're coming for you.
Go back home!
Go back home, me.
And that's what he said.
Go back home.
You guys are crazy.
Oh, man, I just want to stay with these guys, but we've got jobs to do.
We've already seen one team in SSG locking a semi-final spot here at the STC arena at the Esports World Cup in Paris.
It's time for another Europe vs Europe and the home crowd are going to be going crazy for this one.
Oh yeah, NA vs NA wasn't disappointing at all. Game 7-7 games, I feel like there's going to be the same between our two teams
because there's lots of history, two players facing their former organisation. It's going to get crazy.
All right, let's welcome our first team onto the stage.
It's Ninjas in pajamas!
A chorus of booze.
Who'd have thought it?
And nobody had NIP cruising through the upper bracket on their bingo card.
These guys do not mind.
This team has made a habit out of being awkward, stubborn, and extremely difficult to put away.
And Oli knows this stage better than most. He was one series away from the EWC trophy last year.
Let's see if they can handle their opponents, Luke.
And against them, you know them. It's Chetul!
Chetul!
Chetul, Chetul, Chetul!
They bring the noise, but right now they are also bringing in the hottest striker in the
tournament.
Oskie is scoring a ridiculous rate on the pitch and when Maid starts feeding that attack,
games can disappear very, very quickly.
There's a festival atmosphere here in Paris for NIP at looking to crash the party.
Thank you very much, I want to hear from you guys, Arch and CR of course, CR first of
I want to say that good lucks are not allowed on this stage. When I'm on the mic you can't just wish good luck to the other
So you know that gentlemen are gonna be having a force player with them. Are you scared about it?
What do you want to tell the gentleman's fans? I mean really nothing I already been in situation like this and I guess government
Call fans to you so it just another noisy in the in the crowd is fine
Just a little more noise in the headset of course
Historically our team might be have been a different difficult team to beat. Why is it gonna be different today?
I mean, the heavy favorites, they went for Opus and we went for Lower Source, it's gonna be a hard game.
It's gonna be a hard game, is that all you've got for me?
Let's see in the match, man.
Let's see in the match handshake, and I'm gonna let you boys get back to the team.
Gentlemates versus NIP, start now!
Face-to-face, core tool.
Bumper-to-bumper, that's gonna be a different story, Johnny.
NIP taking on Gentlemates.
We just saw the Dark Horse of North America, SSG making through.
I think it's fair to say that NIP is the Dark Horse of the U.
Oh, you know, it's interesting, because Archie just said that NIP is an Aggie favorite.
So I don't think he believes that.
But, probably try to stay humble here.
He doesn't want to carse himself, doesn't want to carse his team.
But, I think Gentlemates are the favorites.
NIP are the team coming from the upper bracket.
They played fantastic roughly this week.
But Gentlemates are throughout the season.
They're the team who have consistently been making runs in brackets.
NIP have yet to do that. They've looked pretty good in group stages before.
Pretty good early stages of Tarnimus. They don't show up for the playoffs,
at least not in the RLCS majors. I've got to see it to believe it.
Well, which players are you looking at? I know for me on NIP, I was highly impressed by Holy
matches leading up to this. He seemed to be the catalyst for NIP's offense.
He was also going for some crazy plays, but just he seemed to,
The EBCs have played at different levels at the Esports World Cup, making it to the finals last year, but what other player should we be looking at?
I mean, I'm looking at Oskie for Mates.
I think that's a place I could fiddle to Nas for most of the season, because Nas has been just extraordinary with the level he's played at.
But Oskie, for this team, is equally effective in my opinion. These are the 1-2 punch arcs here at the back, holding it down.
So I'm looking at Oskie, a key pop, his incredible form that he's had at the Eastport World Cup so far.
I do like that you mentioned all you go for NIP.
He's the player who needs to be consistent
because time to time again there at the season.
We've seen great, luckily, from him,
but there are those random games
where he just makes unnecessary blunders
in defense in particular, giving away free goals.
That is the thing that I want to see NIP avoided.
Talk about giving away free goals.
That is not something that General Mates struggles with.
They have only allowed a single goal per game
Across all their matches up to this point, so the gentlemen's
Have a strong defense
Well, and I'd be able to punch through already. We see Jory is on the attack, but now nice play on the back wall
Yeah, early threat there from Jory is
nothing that
Nates can handle of course like you mentioned
Number one defense equal in vitality for the event so far, but more importantly, they're only letting it go for game
That's
I want more than you're gonna get as the tournament progresses.
I think Oskie's averaging a little over one and a half goals in QQ.
He is.
Look at himself.
So that just shows you how deadly the NIPs can be.
I think for NIP it's more important that they start well.
The gentlemen's can come back.
Done it time and time again this season.
They'll have the belief for many deficit in this series, but NIP,
You know, if they go down early here, if they start to take some, take some L's, lose game 1, lose game 2, I bet their heads get quickly go down.
Archie's going to go for a pass in field.
Oskie just missing that one.
The setup's starting to come for gentlemen.
Archie flipper is a challenge, but it's off to the side.
Mass, back out to the middle.
It's a 50 on her. It's a touch on her, rather.
And it launches all the way back to Oskie.
Dory is going to pick the pocket. Dory is with a little headbake.
CRR with a well-timed challenge, Jorius also getting a piece of that.
This is NIP, Archie downfield.
Now they give up the ball, Archie.
Full boost on the dribble, goes for the Grand Prix.
Whoa!
Gee, punches through and gets gentlemates on the port first.
What a fake flick by Archie.
Completely pulling the goalie.
He was only in that position.
You know, the ball wasn't really in a position he could rip a flick with.
So it's smart, even if he didn't plan that when he initially jumped.
Really good adaptation to just pick that one out.
Are they going to conceip the oil field side of the post after the kickoff goes the way of NIP?
And we're talking all about Nass, all about Oskie, Archie's won.
You can see Harsgill with a solar dribble.
Oh, another shot from Oskie, that one narrowly being saved.
Nass, try to keep this in the corner still.
The corner boost, CRR 16 boost left.
It's a round one, tried to 50 and it's back to Oli-Oli.
That's the challenge.
Archie, another bounce shot!
Archie is the tip of the spear for gentlemen's!
Too good, too quick.
Nass lost a race to the Boots, but it didn't matter
because he still got to the ball first.
Jordy is...
Usually when you win the race to that Boots in the back corner,
you can get to the ball as well,
but you got tripped up in the exchange.
Sword of Doug, he couldn't recover for the goal he saved.
You saw only Andrew is both on that back wall. Somebody needed to be up in front of that shot.
And I keep giving the gentleman that space. Now CRO off the ceiling, he's going to look for only...
Holy gosh for the shot but a save from Oskie!
Love the passing play from NIP on the transition.
Just rapid on the counter attack.
Gentlemen, like we talked about, are so difficult to score on,
and I PR pushed themselves to the limit,
opposed to the follow-up attack.
And Archie's moving this ball up field.
A lot of people talk about Archie's defensive capabilities,
but this game it's been all offense from Archie.
We've seen big saves from Nass and Oskie on the back line as well.
Just going to show you how well-rounded this gentleman's team is.
They're really forcing NIP to be perfect in offense.
NIP have already shown that they're trying to play as quickly as possible, but they're also trying to be as accurate as possible, going only for the corners off the goal.
They've got to take it a tiny little bit.
a little bit. Gentleman's not going to let them score with the first shot on many offensive presses.
You're going to need to keep him a defense for a bit. You're going to need to take one shot,
second one, then maybe after the recovery starts to slow down, you can look for the goal.
Nice. Trying to control that. Out to the middle. Holy...
They're fearing. CRR doesn't have enough boost to go for the double. Does get space for
Jorias to take a shot, but didn't have a lot of boost himself. Shot wasn't that threatening.
now another infield pass, CRR up off the ceiling now to the backward it's through
but the defense out in front prevents Jorias from taking the shot right away
but boost is in trouble right now for gentlemates and see everyone's low
there's a demo as well Jorias slowing things down picking the defense apart
bit by bit that's more like it from NIP they're not rushing the shot Jorias
takes his time gives CRR tight together bump in front of him and then he
He picks his spot in the top corner.
Jarius has been so composed with every celebration this weekend.
Whether it's a goal or a game or a series win,
he's just waiting, leaving the celebrations
the late to the start of it.
Stoic.
See another demo from behind.
Nations on display for an IP and now they're playing.
But they leave the net open and Nass will pounce a two goal
cushion with only 45 left.
That is a big goal for gentlemen.
It's too simple.
Jory is coming up close there.
He's hoping that Sierra wins the 54 words
so that he can get a head start on the race to the wall.
50's going backwards.
But the OK if Jory is sitting off a little bit deeper.
Synergy letting down.
Nuggets and pajamas there.
They're off the post again.
Full up, comes through.
It's going back forward and then post again.
How many times have we seen this this game?
Gentlemen, they've conceded their one goal again.
their average, are they going to see another? They do. It's only, it makes it two.
You saw CRR playing bully, gets that tip into the middle and then immediately goes
buff mode on NAS, NAS if he doesn't get buffed is going to save that ball. Very
smart play from CRR. And he's done that on both the goals, so
gentlemaced. Capitalizing with physical play. They know that the shots are
not gonna be good enough. Got to combine it with something else, the
got tight to work with here.
NIP, first Genome's back event.
Police is looking for the hard clear.
Olski rips redirected to the backboard.
They've got to be careful here.
As NIP counter-attack though, they've got momentum here.
They've got Genome's backwards in defense.
Jax to tie the game.
Look at us!
Still airborne.
Olski going to try to guide this to the ground.
Still alive.
Jory is going for a bump.
And he's off his car.
Oh, Ole!
He's set to meters off the ground, but it goes in.
Another bump this time.
Jari is.
After hitting the ball to the backboard, he bumps to Goalie.
I think he actually got hit back into the ball,
and he's back past it to Ole.
It didn't know much about it, but into overtime we go.
Unbelievable from Oli and NIV!
Can they take advantage of this extra life that they've been given?
Looks like we have settled into this overtime.
No kick-off shenanigans, no immediate advantage.
This is going to be, we're gentlemen.
to their best work for the series.
It's in the tense moments.
They've been able to keep their heads cool.
Everybody close, even after losing to Falcons.
Mercedes, you know, 3-2 overtime, that's not too bad.
We'll take that, move on, learn from it,
and be better next time.
Unreal saved from Nass as well.
It looks like that was going to be enough to close the game
out for gentlemen.
But the determination from NIP is undeniable.
and only keeping the Hector shot high enough as well. It looked like it might just
graze the grass on the way in but it did make it. That was after the favorable
quarter-bounds as well. As many famous year second goals in roughly this we
have, required a quarter-bounds in the build-up.
That's ground to air with a full tank. It's the reset. It's gonna push forward
Oli, catching it hard out.
Oli, great conminally well.
Oli, again, gets demoed, but still moved that ball up field.
Oski, with lots of boost, is going
to try to take this ground to air.
Jorias off the side ball challenges.
Hits it up high, Ness, past Oli.
But Jorias is there.
Jorias, back to the ball.
Tipped by Archie, CRR in the middle, off the ceiling.
Jorias, oh!
Tipped towards that.
What angle was that?
I don't know how he got that close to the goal. Great attempt there by Jorias.
Gentlemates save by the post and other chance for Jorias. He can't get it past the attacker this time.
The defender I should say. They've got gentlemen in a tough position. Archie with a huge clear.
Oskie knocks it on a little bit further. He's got more in the tack.
He gets beaten by Jorias and Aniphy are starting to win those midfield races, James.
They certainly are and you saw how much boost was wasted by Oskie as well.
We've seen NIP be able to pick apart gentlemen when they've been on low boost.
So you have to be careful if your maids, Nass, pass off the corner, Archie trying to tip it up.
But no one was there, now only.
I don't know if he doesn't find it Nass.
Against Jorias, Jorias shuts it down.
It's a second touch and you can see that slow down Oskie.
Lovely touch again by Jorias.
It's just getting perfect contact in the vault.
Very precise touches.
That's always exciting that players on their A-game really be able to maintain
that through a long series of overtime already extended in three minutes
since here he just gets that little bit longer.
Full field mass was doing work, still the defense solid for NIP.
Oh my.
Both teams back and forth.
That's again as Archie in the middle.
A tip right to CRR, now Ole hard off the side while Oskie going for the double kill!
And that's game!
Gentlemates survive after giving up the 0 second goal.
It's just great read by Oskie.
He saw Ole trying to cut the rotation and take him out of the game.
So he just waited, instead of diving in on the first ball, getting dusted by Ole,
he just lets Ole hit it into the side wall and then he cuts off the pass.
Not just a great read though, still needed the double tap.
Wow, that was a crazy play, as you're right, it bounced off curious again to mess up CRR's read, but somehow it was there.
Wow.
But the grit, the determination, the perseverance from the gentlemen, and also the star player stepping up.
Everyone's been talking about how good Ozzie has been on offense and he really came through and a huge moment for
Gentlemates if they lose that game after giving up that zero-second goal that can really take the win out of your sales
Josh he loves it. No the Queenest that was seen from them
You're right they're definitely shaking in that they put plenty attempts. So you know well, I'm sure we'll get more of that
throughout the day, the gentleman is to keep playing like this. I still love that
this moment from Oskie, in all the pressure, more than three minutes of
overtime, NIPF come back with a 0-second goal, he still has the composer to just
take his time diving in for that last goal in OT. It would have been easy. A lot of
players would have just rushed that, got beaten to the ball by Oli and then
it's NIP on the counter-attack, so Oskie really heads up play there,
That's all stored in the sort of a very offensive game weren't really expecting that with
Generally, let me allow you to go to the game up to this point that game had 30 shots and still 25% shooting across the board. So
lots of action
Not just a defensive showcase this time
And I feel also a bit of a slow start
We'll see if they can pick things up from the very beginning now going for a bump
But Nass again makes that same Nass has been making some big saves so far
That's the last guy you want to see back when you're trying to go for an air double-bump goal
Nass
Very very familiar with the end of that position as the EU 1v1 champion in RLCS this season
and a long time top player in that game mode
It was Archie and Oskie double committing an offense that left him alone at the back,
but I think you put NASA defensive, you got Archie deep at these guys.
If you're going to leave somebody at the back by themselves, it doesn't get much better than the quality of defense gentlemen's have.
That is why they are so hard to score on.
Living up to their reputation in this event so far, but it's been all up to the fore.
He on offense and in CRR, he looks up the score sheet.
Gentlemen, he's running out of boost.
CRR still has to get the top shelf for the goal here though.
That's exactly what he does with the ceiling double tap.
And he's been going for that quite a bit.
Cannot expect the backboard to be open.
CRR often used the ceiling many times.
That time, it's paying off big time.
The focus for NIP has been all about the speed.
And that's been a big part of their season so far,
is trying to beat their opponents to the ball.
To stick to that plan when you're up against players as fast as gentlemen,
it shows the confidence these guys have in themselves.
They've been EU's fourth team, sometimes even fifth team,
but they're still taking it to one of the big three.
Well, you heard in Jorius' interview, they're trying to change things up.
They're trying to get to that next level.
They lost the rebellion, they lost the twisted lines before.
before at this event though they flip the script beat them both made it to the
playoffs through the upper bracket now they're looking to continue that success
here
double demo
there's the way Jorrius walks in this one right in
Sierra got a whole defense there
you can't get a 1v1 on us
how about the surprise demo by the Spaniards
And he was just so animated on absolutely every goal while Darius like you said sits still in the middle
Happy on the ball off the ball
Staying the faster teammate spent a hundred seconds longer at Super Sonic a game one then gentlemen's dead
And it just goes to show you
How smart CRR is yes such a
High rocket league IQ he makes those plays
Why such a tough defender to beat but even they're off ball
still making an impact. He doesn't think he won the demo that he got, the bumps that he got
gave the way for those people. Did you see Oli's face count there? I did not. He missed the ball
and he just like confused himself. I don't know if we'll be able to get a replay of that later
on, but that caught me off guard, I'm sorry Chase. That's alright. For me, I tunnel vision
on ball in boost. Oh, he's just hilarious. He's usually quite like Jory. He might just
be the Dutch. They're just so emotionless, like he said, so slick in the way that they
react. But occasionally, he surprises himself. And I've seen that before from him. I don't
remember. He accidentally ground pinched an open net and hit the crossbar. He did the
same thing. So he's on par today, all the way off the ball. Unless he gets it,
get their first goal of the game.
No follow up with the back post.
Jorias takes it clear.
I don't know if I should be worried.
For NIB, things are working out.
Double flip reset bounces right down to Oskie.
Oli to Jorias, Jorias to CRR.
CRR off the ceiling again, but this time can't get a bump
or get a touch on the ball.
Oskie trying to receive it.
Oskie has Nass with a little bit of boost
in the middle, but Nass doesn't want to commit.
He does, naps back down to the ground, goes for a 50, but couldn't stay behind it.
And Precious Time continues to take away NIP up by two goals.
Gentleman's still squirtless.
And it's good for decent defense by NIP's staying goal side.
Not letting Gentleman come to the ball towards the NIP goal.
A minute to go in the second game.
You know when we combine the start of this game with the end of the last one.
Not almost the entirety of game 2 really.
NIP have got momentum.
They were the team making a comeback before the OT win.
More gentlemates against the run of play.
Could easily be a third year as they put pressure on again.
CRR's past one. Only NAS able to stop him in that one.
Good vision from NAS. CRR was hunting for the bomb.
He lands that bomb. It would have been another goal for NIP,
but doesn't really matter.
30 seconds left. NIP still up by 2.
about to get a third but Nass there to get a block again. However,
Gentleman's stuck playing defense, have not been able to figure anything out on
the offensive side of the ball. It's a great stuff from NIP. Dependent by attacking,
the recoveries have been fast enough that there's no real danger looking for
the third here. They should be able to close this one out without too many
issues. This gentleman is scored right now and they don't. We're gonna have a tie
series. And that was a clean game from NIP. NIP as you said Johnny defense by
attacking. They did not turtle up. They kept going all out all out all out. It
seems like a different NIP out there. Yeah this is the best they've looked at
playoffs all season. I'll be the first to say it because I was waiting to see it.
Now I'm seeing it and now I get a bit more excited about their chances to
witness and remember this sets you up on the upper bracket so easily their best
line run most consistent line run CRR big part of that physical plays a game
one brought them back into it physical plays a game two get the win for NIP
and it was adopted when six yeah there's that you asked it was delivered
I'm a producer that I'd love to see.
I'd love to just explain.
But this game was all NIP 2-0.
We saw the double demo from CRR.
Also, 60% of the time, it was NIP in gentlemen's half on the attack.
So NIP had the initiative, they had the results,
and they shut out gentlemen.
It's an impressive game.
They really have picked their moments.
They've been so good with the timing of the bumps and demos
Unlike KC and unlike, you know, sometimes space station gaming are racking up the numbers the demo numbers are just unbelievable
But the goals don't come to match it on every occasion
I think have scored such consistency on so many bumps and demos so far
That's something gentlemen sir. You need to look out for specifically CRR. Yeah
Yeah.
CRR, successful in those bumps and demos.
It has made a difference.
And I think very well it could be up two games
to know that if it worked for that great play from Oskie.
We are tied at one game apiece.
MIP on the attack, going for the double!
The post, punched in by Oli!
The Jorias did some real work there, Johnny.
That's so well played by Jorias.
He disguised the fact that he's getting the reset on the ceiling to the last second.
Just accelerated the ball that a little bit that the defense weren't ready for.
They thought he was just going for a flip reset on the ball, but he just gets it on the ceiling,
advancing the ball while he flip resets, completely catches and flat-footed.
NIP are rolling right now. Like I said, they could easily be up to 2-0 here.
Gentlemen, so I've got to switch this up.
They've got to hit NIP with something a little bit different.
Lawrence really brings that dynamic to NIP,
that mechanical aspect.
You see it in a lot of teams.
We have that one player.
Sometimes you have to hold your breath and wait
and see what they do.
Archie, no boost.
They need some help.
Masi also no boost.
Mid picked up by Archie.
Archie's going to try to control it himself.
down to the ground wanting to get the musty. I've had that shut down.
The H from Jorius will send it back to the corner where Nass picks it up in the full tank.
Pushing out. There's one reset. It's a touch. CRR there for the stock. Ball left for Oskie.
Oskie almost slotting it. Rebound also blocked.
NIP being tested on defense but they pass that one.
Oskie tries to catch two defenders reach up in there shooting at the bottom corner
of where they were both positions, it's very unlikely you're going to get both of them
free jumping over the ball, but it looks like it nearly works out even if you don't get
a goal which will happen at the other end here, CRR easily pops through, holy with a
finish.
And I fear making it look progressively easier, so you actually just could not get there.
And there's always even one in the back, I thought there had to be but it's just
one.
Well it's CRR playing a field, you know, it's the disruptor style, there's
First man, he just turns on that ball and makes the play, gets up the middle.
Looks like it was going in anyway, but holy, they punch it in.
Oh wow.
And even that shot didn't have enough authority on it.
Yeah, that was lacking a lot of power.
There was a lot more power available to us that he didn't find.
That's a, you know, talk earlier on about a sign that a player's playing well.
If their first touch, if their precise touches are going for, are working out like Jory is was in game one.
Another assigned to players having a bad day is if they their power shots are lacking power that was lacking a lot of power for Nas
Off-skeeling almost be pretty frustrated in the player town after they conceded the last goal is
Not going well for the mace
I wonder if the timeout would be called after a loss here
Still time to win this game. Oh, I died by holy
Save
Still, more chances for gentlemases. NIP's boost runs low on two of their players. Just Jarius with a hundred.
And it's good to be Jarius
with the clear. Just looking to buy some time for his teammates to get back into the game here.
Only just some small pipes, this entire sequence. So that's a good ability to find a hundred and now it gets stolen from under him.
He's looking for a way back into the game.
Archie up to Oskie.
Oskie, corner double, lets it through, but no one was there for the shot. No one was far post.
The walls continue offensively for gentlemates. They were shut out last game. Still have not scored this game.
A scoring drought for gentlemates.
At the top of that, every single game, they've conceded more than their tournament average of one.
So it's both ends. Surely no, they can get one. No, only again with a save.
The 100th boost spawns perfectly for him.
Great defense by NIP.
They're completely outplaying
gentlemen's at the moment.
Gentleman's still looking for the first goal
in almost 10 minutes.
It's crazy to see them being held
at this low of a goal scorer.
Goal scorer in tally.
Especially when Oskie's been
a top goal scorer at this event.
NIP had figured out how to shut them down
at least for now.
Still a minute left.
NIP up to the nothing
Looking to get one more insurance goal here with this attack, but that's intercepts what reset doesn't get it
That's another sign. I think Johnny of when you're not on your game. You're missing those. Yeah flip resets
Well those precise mechanics it's a dead giveaway flicks resets
If they're not coming through sometimes you just got a simplified
Go back to the basics
Gentlemakes for them, Das. 50's back to teammates.
They've spin the dribbles today as well.
Resulted in goals. All in game 1, mind you.
They need one right now. Time is running out for the second game in a row.
Oskie desperate to get one. Final 10 seconds.
Archie with a little lob.
It is awkward right here for NIP.
They get one left saved down and that will be gained back to back shutouts for NIP.
Wow, and they look so good.
This is, keep saying it, the best you've seen from them in a long, especially in playoffs all year.
What a time to produce their best Rocket League at the Esports World Cup against the hometown favorites.
And they're all showing up.
is with the 1v3 solo play, only coming in to finish it up, but Jory is to get everyone out of the game there.
Yeah, Jory is. And he's an Esports World Cup MVP, only as an Esports World Cup Grand Finalist.
See our heart back when it was Gamerz8, he straight to final as well. These guys have all done it.
Gamerz8 and Esports World Cup in the past. Gensalates are really struggling.
They've called Saibot here, not surprised to see that.
Two games of that, scored it, and the mechanics looked off.
I think that's probably the biggest worry is you've
got Nass, who at the start of this series
is playing phenomenal defense, but offensively,
haven't really gotten to see a lot of production out of Nass.
Oskie, that first game was very clutch.
Hit that overtime winner.
Really, that's been the saving grace for gentlemates.
It's overlining that, hey, at least we got one.
They they lost that game that this would be match point for an IP that really is the lifeline that
Oskie has given them but for NASA's gonna have to clean it up you saw missed power shot missed resets
You can just tell that they're not quite in the zone and it's tough to get back into a good mindset
in series but that is what these timeouts are forced to try to get that mental reset try
Try to regain your center and find that consistency and confidence because they're going to need
it against the 90s.
Absolutely are.
Stasti's got to do his best work right now.
He's got to give them a motivational speech.
Gentlemen Spans are trying to lift them out of the hole that they're in.
Like you said, I think they're honestly lucky to have a game.
That game and that win and overtime came against the run to play it largely.
I think NIP have been the fighter team for about 80% of the minutes played.
Really, just aside from the start of Game 1?
Yeah, aside from the start of Game 1, the overtime goal, that's where
the gentlemen were fighting on all cylinders, but what's NIP going to the second half of Game 1?
No, it's not.
Now, CRR has been a thorn in the side, playing that disruptive first bin.
Ten minutes without a goal.
We'll see how long the draft continues for gentlemen's.
Can NIP keep this train going?
Archie to the corner.
Got the reset, trying to push it to the back for a double tap.
And he shut down, however, the shots being peppered.
Archie will go for a back pass, but Ole intercepts.
Great shot, Ole completely surprising them there.
to the back pass away. It's been mostly CRR in those positions today. Whenever CRR gets forward,
he's causing mixed problems and he has for NIP been the most advanced player.
Farthest forward of the team. About 45 to 40% of the time in the games, up until now with
Oli actually, sitting the deepest of the three on NIP. And that makes sense because we've seen
Oli get quite a few saves. Dorian gets a big one there. Let's CRR that double demo from
behind the box the demos the eye test backs that up
only I get back to the ball does but it's a very likely touch
Oscar will be able to stay on the posky to the opposing corner
stop ICR who's taking it past the midfield
Wow
Touch at the midfield bamboozles
What a touch, he's got no boost but he's still got the tiniest amount on it to think he passed the last defender.
He's having a bit of a laugh with that one.
And that has to be tilting for gentlemates.
It's tilting for the fans clearly.
They can't believe what they've just seen.
Sometimes it's just the simple plays that zero boost touches like that that can do enough to get them all passed.
Gentlemates, off the time out.
He's still not having any success.
Timeout burned. The drought continues for approaching 12 minutes without a goal for
gentlemates. Holy reset. Back to the middle of the field. CRR gonna air dribble this up
in the air trying to throw the defense off.
Leaving a homer. He's looking at Tia up for Jarius there. Jarius decided not to go.
Which is fair enough you don't really know when the right moment is to go
there and see your eyes just doing his best seal and brush underneath the ball.
And sometimes your teammate will try to get a ball but it's just paint. You go
for that you get burns. Doryas didn't want to take that risk. And he might pick up
on a bad clear as well. When the ball's not moving in the air like that, it's a
bigger ball. The defender might not get a good clear on it, might not get
the power so I like that. We're seeing the restraint from NIP. They're picking
the right moments to send the house. This could be one of them as Doryas
Nope, he's just going to use this as a back-class.
Oh, be careful. Archie though.
I guess it's arched by a fair margin.
NIP has approached this very tactically.
We even saw that in the first game.
Pretorius is picking the low-boost defense apart there by Pitt.
Seems like it's a different NIP.
So surgical, so calm, so confident.
And at the beginning results,
Mass tries to fit through, it's off the bar.
Going for a double, doesn't hit it.
Archie can't find the shot either.
and now Bass has to slow things down, does so effectively and picks up the boost.
Such a good defensive play by CRR. He was forced to jump early by a bump off the ball,
no problem, just hovered in the way, going up on it to save it towards the teammate.
And there's the demo undercover, almost great, and another goal for NIP,
but they got to be careful here. That was a risky pass attempted, didn't work out,
No, they're pushed back into the corner and really fortunate for NIP that
gentlemen didn't do more with that. That was a clear numbers advantage for
gentlemen on the counter attack, but they couldn't get a hold of the ball and
get a quality pass or a shot. Offensive blows continue to manifest for
gentlemen approaching 14 minutes without a goal. It's crazy. It's just crazy to
What a performance it's been for NIP.
The team have come so close to success at the very start of the season,
took KC 27 in the kickoff line in December,
yet to replicate that sort of success later on in the year,
but no better time to do it than EWC.
RLCS World's coming next month.
NIP putting their name in the conversation.
Archie, trying to make things happen all by himself.
Oskie, flip reset off the corner, that's broken up.
Nass, CRR big clear.
Oskie pops it up to Archie.
Archie hasn't asked in the middle,
but the pass doesn't find its way there.
He's still enough on it, only saw it a mile away as well.
All he dammles the defense.
Archie has to make a touch here if he does.
Well, it's 15 seconds.
He's got to make more than that,
but the gentlemen's for the third game in a row scoreless and there are bites of run-out of the clock
NIP in offense again can they make it to know it's up the box
Still a chance we saw a zero-second goal already in this series
But it won't happen this time
NIP are on match point
Unbelievable they are completely
Shotsing down gentilmates in a way that no one has done this season.
Gentilmates have got some losses on their resume, but none of them look like this.
And I've completely outplayed them.
They've been faster, they've been more clinical, they've been more physical.
Look at the touch there from here on out.
And that was the difference!
That was the only goal of the game.
That little touch from CRR is any massive boost disadvantage, but it doesn't matter.
The little steer to the right was all he needed and then again he closed out a game in the offensive end.
They didn't panic, they didn't retreat, they didn't get KG, didn't go back to defense.
They just keep the pressure on and Gentleman's in real trouble.
Gentleman's struggling back to back to back shutouts.
I mean this was not bad defense either. Holding to one. They've got the best defense here. That was their average. They held the IP to a single goal. But offensively, you look at a player like Oski who's leading the charge for scoring. You're expecting him to come in here and play at that level and make an impact. He didn't get one, but games two, games three, games four. No one has been able to break through.
Everybody on Gentlemates needs to step up, otherwise their eSports World Cup journey will come to an end here.
Yeah, it's gotta be a little bit quicker in offense with Gentlemates. Every time they try to start a slow air dribble,
NIP jump all over it, and the challenge just comes in before Gentlemates are really ready to get the threat.
Follows in Gentlemates half for 60% in the last game.
Get away out of defense, got to get into the midfield, got to start again, they're out of place to work.
Ole, goes for a 50, goes low, Jarius tries to slow the play down, gets it to CRR, CRR shot is wide!
That was a great scoring chance for NIP, gentlemen it's a little bit lucky that didn't go in.
Just unbelievable majority is again, the presence of Mainz is a little bit mild like that, outplay everyone, CRR will be disappointed in the target.
He's got another chance here though to redeem himself, wanted to take quick, worked out pretty well for NIP in the follow up.
This is where they've been able to keep gentle mains for the majority of the match.
It feels like NIP smoked one of the water and they've had good looks already, but defense has held firm enough for gentle mains.
Four gentlemen, it's also NIP finding that precision,
at least in these early opportunities,
but the possession is there.
NIP's still peppering, still controlling this ball.
Gentleman's trying to break out of their half, back pass.
Jorias off the Arkham down,
hit back up to the middle, shot towards NET.
CRR was all the way back, but that ball was flying.
This is awareness from CRR.
He knew there was the chance of a counter,
So he's sat deep, no NIP have been advanced to the defensive line.
When he needed to, he drops back to the goal line save.
NIP would poise to add another key to their resume.
They've already got such an impressive run this weekend.
Taking down Shopify.
We wondered if that would be possible,
given the fact that Shopify have all the match up this year.
Two C mines as well, falling prey to this deep, you know, they've just been at their best by a fair margin.
It seems like NIP has hit a different level, that is for sure, Johnny.
Always seen that as that lower seat out of Europe, but now they are looking like a top dog.
Oh, nobody's gonna be too happy about this at the moment, aren't she?
It's just become the fourth player in Eastmost World Cup history to hit the 100 saves, tally.
Saves aren't going to get the wins here though.
He needs to get goals Archie.
He needs to get up and challenge this one he does.
Two minutes left in the game.
Still no goals for either team.
Another worrying aspect of the match from Mays.
How long has it been since they've scored a goal?
It's the overtime in game one.
We are going on shortly.
I think 18 minutes right now.
18 minutes without a goal.
Are you curious?
In the 1v2.
Making it look easy.
NIP just cannot be scored on.
NIP, their defense has
delivered.
Still scoreless.
Last game was a 1-0 game.
It was an unbelievable 0
boost play from CRR
that got NIP that one goal.
And now we see Oskie finally break through.
A lifeline given to Gentlemace.
So it can happen.
NIP can be beat into the bottle.
And they can be scored on.
Oskie breaks the deadlock.
Will it be the opening of the floodgates for Gentlemace?
It took 18 and 1 half minutes to get that one.
NIP. Is it their turn to get shut out? Will this be the turning point for
gentlemen?
Archie with the 50 pushes it back into NIP's half. Got the corner boost as well.
Nats trying to control it at the midfield. Only patient. CRR six boost.
We'll have to leave this ball.
Oh, Darius, shut down as well.
Gentlemates happy to take this time off the clock.
Absolutely, they'll take anything at this point, but here come NIP.
Defender and attacker playing for the block there.
Neither make contact. Archie has it for free in the back corner.
Hunter boosts to his name.
Once again, though, these air dribbles are just getting shut down at the start.
At the takeoff.
Holy stand up for this one. The time's getting away from NIP now. They need to get control of this ball.
Only a zero boost. Maria's using up what he had. CRR. Waiting for the boost stealing is very effective for gentlemates in these last moments.
Gentlemates look like they may have done enough to survive, but we've seen a zero second goal.
Hold on.
We saw it in game one. What happened in game five?
Oh, yeah.
No, it will not.
Gentlemates break through finally and the drop.
And now one goal from Oskie.
Enough to get this game win.
Oskie winning game one for Gentlemates and Oversight.
Winning game five for Gentlemates in regulation.
And that right there, that could have been it.
I mean, zero's got to play it high to get past the goalie,
but had that gone in,
Gentlemates would have just been devastated
because Jorias, before that, outplayed them
at one of the cleanest plays we've seen all day.
I see how NIP responds to a bit of adversity
as Pinoahils has been based up.
Absolutely, but they do have a little bit of a cushion.
Gentlemates, another four shots this game.
Their offense has not been stellar, but their defense has done enough to get them this win, a shutout, this time against NIP. NIP held scoreless.
Yeah, NIP. They're not going to change anything here. They're just going to keep doing what they have been doing. They've been faster. They've been a team higher up the pitch.
Could have won that game had that CRR shot went in.
Yeah, for them, they're going to look at that as just the random loss, but let's just keep
chugging along.
If we do go to game seven, we might see it switch up for the NIP.
Don't expect to see anything too different here.
Will they continue to have the overall advantage like they've had for the vast majority
of the series?
Game one, a bit of an anomaly.
Four to three, very high scoring.
His last two games, Joe.
One goal gains.
The goal's coming out of premium.
Oh, with the dunk!
Oh, gentlemen.
I'm letting him get away on there.
He's got no boost.
He has to fake a nice back-to-back.
You're going to let it be a goal.
People with zero boost.
I feel like Archie's got to take the blame here though, I mean, the first challenge, you got to hit the ball, at least a piece of it in my opinion.
But the second one, you've got to stay with that ball and he's just straight into CRR.
It's a great play from CRR, a gentleman, he's defense.
Usually, does a lot better than that.
It's true, but on zero boost, CRR has been a wizard.
He has.
Almost late.
Skis got the reset.
Couldn't quite get in a position to use it due to lack of boost.
Shot.
It's gonna go in!
Now it's Fond's the defense sleeping!
He took another look for this one.
CRR rotating out of that.
Ah, he went back for the corner.
And nobody was back for the shot.
I don't know if Jory saw that that ball was contested.
We'd have to see his POV, but you might have had
The ball eclipses the gentleman's player in the air there.
Even then, breakdown of rotation defensively for NIP.
Something we've not seen much of, not really seen a whole lot of defense from them.
We've not had to do it, they've been dominating the matchup.
Sure for gentlemen, it's getting Nass involved in scoring.
Also, a good sign, another bounce shot save.
The bad save rebound back to Nass.
Who gets his second goal of the game?
Gentleman's infallible.
They're starting to put their shots in now.
Great placement by Oskie.
Forcing the bad save.
Nass commits on it as well.
Everybody getting forward for Gentleman's.
They're starting to trust each other again.
This is when you start to worry if you're NIP.
That confidence starting to grow for
gentlemates.
Have they let gentlemates back into this?
Have they missed their window?
Gentlemates.
Wanted to make another goal happen.
Maybe a bit too much on that.
The team play is always good to see.
The shot was available there.
Look at the backcourt, Ole will slow things down.
Ball slowed down by Archie.
He's trying to get that corner boost. He will get it eventually.
Three minutes remaining.
Plenty of time left in this game.
Time for this one to be high-sport like we saw in game one.
Well, as of late, the defenses have been hard to beat.
CRR, off his own back wall now off the ceiling, behind the ball, tried to push it forward but it's intercepted by Nass.
NIP, not as synergistic as we saw before, even there you saw two players jump for the ball, struggling to have a coordinated counterattack right now,
right now. Gentlemates playing much faster. Closing these gaps.
Oh, close there for Marc Schietz, cut-off CRR. There's no work-tire at Oli. Let's find the gap.
Gentlemates were so close to getting out here. Right there. That touch goes past.
They're away. By instead, Nass, compromised position in the backboard.
Couldn't get the read Wow that dunk from CRR CRR has been brilliant this game
Huge dunk leading to that goal
Chance for Oli
Trying to get that device back mid who does but Archie's there
Close advantage heavily in favor of NIP here gentle mates need to buy some time
It's not like there's a lot of boost for NIP in an offense though as well.
They aren't going to try to keep the ball as high upfield as possible though.
Gentlemen, this is done well. It's like they're stabilized.
Good boost here from Jorias also.
Oskie looking to RG. RG, no boost, gets demoed from behind.
CRR looking for Jorias, Jorias!
He took the ball by Nass, but only with some open space.
Oh, it's past one, Nass. Diving in that ball low-boost.
Jory has also stopped out, Nass. Great defense.
And able to pick up that mid-boost.
This is where the pressure starts to pile on.
It's good defense by both teams here.
Good low-boost defense by both teams.
NIP win a race to the ball again.
Nass, the courage to touch to the backboard.
his own backboard final minute a minute of the gentleman needs to go their way
it's not going away at the moment NIP that's slightly better control of the
midfield what's up it looks like it might have been open but only saw that
that ball wasn't going in played it off the backboard now only the reset
passes over to Jorias Jorias with the 50 up zero racing and he gets beat
to the ball now Archie on the counter attack down to the corner gets the
corner boost couldn't get the 50 only trying to clear it out he stopped Archie
doesn't get the touch that allows CRR to boom into outfield thanks fighting a
moment here both teams pushing to the limits Nassai plays what CRR causing
chaos in the gentlemates end again gentlemates looking for routine here
Holy, censors it for NIP. CRR looking to do the same, but it looks like Gentlemace might have one more chance of the kindser.
Nass bumped off the ball. Holy will try to get it down. Let's it touch for overtime.
Golden goal to move ahead to the semifinals for NIP.
Get off the bat, it's more Gentlemates. Sorry, it's going to be carefully. Make sure it's a get behind the ball.
Looking for the grind double as well.
Nass respected it.
When he pushed Nass off the ball,
Doria's able to get that corner boost steal
and lands a bump.
NIP starting to march forward.
Doria's with a touch as well.
CRR to the corner.
CRR up and over goes for a bump.
Doesn't hit Nass but does steal the corner.
You see a team bump.
The confusion.
Oskie last back.
Dangerous bounce but Oskie quickly back to the ball.
I see it.
Oskie, CRR almost gone on position.
Well, he should be fine here in the back corner.
Oh, this comes through, though.
Suddenly, all chaos is breaking loose.
Now, to the die-hunger show.
Off the bar, CRR holds his nerve.
Just watches the crossbar save him.
Jorius, CRR both trying to prevent that ball
from getting into the middle.
Jorius beats Archie to that clear.
Holy.
Off the corner to himself now, hits it up tall.
Moski by Jorias.
NAP doing a good job slowing the game down.
Now they're forcing it through.
Chas, CRR, fakes it.
Jorias didn't have the boost steal on the way out.
CRR took it from him though and now he's going to take over again.
Hold from CRR.
Holy...
Trying to move in.
Moski ground double past Jorias at the midfield and should get that mid boost.
Nass, air dribble set up, broken up by Ole, Archie, out of boost, did pick up the mid,
but Jory steals the corner.
Nass pass too, that's good stuff from him, Archie couldn't beat Sierra, so Sierra gets
a double, Jory is going to have a long time in the box.
That is game! That is series!
NIP, take down gentlemen's!
I can't believe it. NIP.
After such a disappointing year of playoff performances,
they've saved the fast till the esports were a cut.
Gentlemen's. Wow.
And you can see the elation on CRR's face.
I'm so happy for him. CRR, Mr. World right here in Rockaway.
He's had success in Europe, North America, South America,
and I'm back to Europe to do it again.
Just the juxtaposition between CRR and Jorias' reactions.
And Jorias' approach to the area as well came up for the North America team with NAS on M80.
played for OCE, and he's first real cup in the past as well.
Wow, I mean, they deserved that.
They really did just not play Gentlemate completely.
You're right, it wasn't one of those series
where another team managed to steal wins over and over again.
That was well-deserved.
If anything, Gentlemate still wins that series.
NIP dominated after the initial Gentlemate
scolarian game one.
NIP completely took over.
Deserved victors to the semifinal.
Unless you're enough from us, we see our art stage.
Ninjas and Pijamas are through going to the semifinals.
Sierra, congratulations and a buena bienvenida a la semifinal.
Of course, this top four is your best ever placement
in an international since the major in San Diego in 2022.
You've been representing multiple regions in your career.
You've been moving around a lot.
How does it feel being back home
and are you going to stay with us for good this time in Europe?
I mean, it's insane. I haven't played in a lot of regions and it's always difficult,
but being back in Europe and being able to make this top and in this tournament that is so big and important,
it's really amazing for me. It's really amazing. I cannot explain it with words.
It looks indeed very amazing and of course I think the NIP fans are also very happy with the first question.
You represented a lot of regions in your career. You have moved a lot.
What does it mean to be here in Europe?
Top 4 is one of the best results of his career.
He has a lot of international travel, he has traveled a lot,
he has traveled a lot, it has not always been easy,
but it presents a lot for me to be able to win here.
And second question, I don't know if you noticed,
because of course you have the NIP fans,
but there was also two other types of fans
that were making a lot of noise for you here.
The Vitality and the KC fans,
because hate watching is a big sport in France,
and I'm sure that it's the same in Spain.
What do you think of this
and what do you want to tell these fans?
I mean, I think it's part of the game.
I see that, like, of course they don't want the other friends team to win.
That's fine, and I appreciate the support, of course.
You just keep doing the same.
I mean, it's better for us, it's better for everyone, it's more entertaining.
So thank you so much.
Thank you for the entertainment, that is for sure.
And as long as you're not facing a French team, you should be safe.
So yeah, thank you to the fans, don't forget to support us.
You and I are part of the game, you don't want to see your rivals win, so thanks for your support, guys.
Keep going like that.
so much as a team. The mental is insane right now, personally I think I've been working on it a lot
and I think it's always like the passion everything so yeah I'm really grateful for the teammates I
have right now and they are very incredible. You guys look like brothers on stage basically and it
looks like you guys are enjoying yourselves I think it's very important. So yeah I'm very proud
because we managed to increase our synergy, our comms, everything we can do together.
It's too good but I also worked a lot on myself to give passion so I'm very happy.
And welcoming to the semifinals also means that you get to crush the gentlemates' key in front of the gentlemates' band.
So we're going to go together. How does it feel being the villain?
Perfect, I love it.
I love it. You were made for this, CR. I'm going to let our keymaster explain you the way here.
Ladies and gentlemen, it hurts my heart, but the dreams of Gentlemades sur Occhia League and the WC Star are here.
It's been a frustrating time for Gentlemades at the STC Arena, not making it to the championship Sunday.
An NIP were just better.
Congratulations again, CRR. Of course you're good at the game plus you're a showman, so
I think everyone has been enjoying it here. I'm welcoming you back on stage for two more
last questions. You're going to be facing SSG next. The American young kids, what do
we think of this team? Is it going to be a hard one?
I mean, they are so good. All of them are really good, but of course for Diaz, they have a special feeling, he was my teammate before.
I'm really happy to be able to play against him, he's going to be very interesting match, I'm sure there's going to be a lot of beef.
Of course, a lot of beef, I'm waiting for it.
For it, of course, I want to face them, Diaz, it's my first time with the team, there's a little history, I think there's a little beef.
And for the end what do you want to say to the fans or in Spanish if you want to say something to your family, to Spain, to your friends
that are looking at you with pride, give it to them.
Well, simply to all those who are supporting us, especially the people of Spain, thank you very much.
I know that many things are complicated because happy moments are usually few, but this time they are coming.
Thank you very much to my family for all the support you send me always.
And to my girlfriend, who in this victory has a lot of merit, the truth has not helped much.
Beautiful, beautiful. Thank you to my girlfriend, thank you to my family that helped me, even though sometimes it's complicated and there's not many moments where we win, of course, but thank you so much for your guys' support and see you soon on to our next game.
Over in the KDSNI Grid, we got Laura joining us to give us an update on what's happening
PUBG mobile wise because two of the games are being played today and the one that we were looking
forward to the most was Vitality. Yeah, we've got Vitality and Aurora gaming that we've been
paying attention to, right? We're in day two of our day three long finals and we're towards the end
of day two. What does that mean for Aurora and Vitality? Well, it means Aurora currently at
the top of the leaderboard at first place. That's amazing. Vitality, somewhere down to the
polar opposite. They are not doing so well right now. They're not out of it. We still
have one more day of competition. However, when we head into tomorrow, it is Smash Point
rule, which means whichever team has the highest points, obviously we're gaming right now.
You add 10 to that and that's the threshold that teams have to achieve before they can
even get a win. So since Vitality are so far down right now on points, that could
be very difficult for them.
So all I'm hearing is if you are a Vitality fan today, just turn off your monitor,
cover your ears, lay down, don't listen to us, don't look at anything and we'll
catch you up with the next update which might be a little bit more positive.
positive
championship and how that's standing for you guys did you meet your expectations on the standings?
I mean so far we were able to get top eight at the club championship yes it's not what we were
hoping for when we started I can barely hear myself by the way but what we're trying to say is that
yes we didn't do what we expected to do but hopefully we can still recover from track mania
fortnight and rock league and this match I'm going to be the most important one.
That's what I want to talk about next, because you're going up against Falcons.
Yes.
And you guys have the opportunity to move the funniest thing right now.
Well, okay, look. Jokes aside, I'm happy to see two Saudi teams both playing on the World
Change in Rock League and basically having a huge chance to win.
But at the same time, you heard it from TRK, you heard it from Nubu, everyone said
that we have a huge advantage during this game.
Yes.
And I think we're going to be part of the reason why Team Falcons don't get the World Cup this year.
You think they're not going to be able to close it out this year?
No, because they're going to lose right now in Rocket League.
We're going to go into Track Media and Fortnite.
We believe that we're better in those games as well.
We're basically going to be the main obstacle for them not to get this post-World Cup.
So, instead of winning the whole thing, your new goal is to stop the game?
No, I mean, of course it's not going to go.
I mean, I would be happy to see back this one again, but we're gonna be both of the reason why they don't
It will be like that sometimes
So much for you that
Can't hear what I said can't hear what he said
EWC, are you ready for this?
That is the Falcons, the team that used to run Mina, going up against the team that
you served them in Twisted Minds, but that man, he wasn't always on the Falcons.
They bring in the two-time EWC champion, Androi, to join the green.
On the other side of the fight, look at the young star with the mustache.
We caught up at the behind the scenes, and Nubo maybe having one of the most impressive
tournaments.
He has been a star striker, and he's starting to gain confidence with every single match.
Don't be welcome into the studio.
This is going to be an excellent showdown.
is everything that we want from EWC. Yes, it's going to be another regional matchup and I cannot
wait to see what they do. You talk about drawy on one side of things, monkey moon joining twisted
minds saying that nobody saw it didn't welcome my talent last season and twisted minds becoming
the greatest team that Mina have to offer taking over the Falcons. Nobody expected that to happen
bucket and is really excited to see them compete here at EWC. And not only is this going to
decide who is moving into your final four and who is going to have their key crushed and rock
But this is going to have a massive financial financial impact on our club championship
Let's take a look at this because right now twisted minds at
1900 points is a head of T1 and team vision if they finished in that sixth place don't they guess how much money?
Oh, is it 30 pounds? It is a 1.4 million pounds for dollars at least and then if they're able to climb to the top of the
Leaderboard Falcons having that same goal. They will walk away with 7 million Falcons are guaranteed 5 million
if they can keep top two so either way they're looking pretty but this is a huge
one for the boys from Twisted Minds. This is life-changing money and you could
have a huge impact on an organization if you can make it to Championship Sunday.
And they have been back to back head to head in MENA. There are three big teams
in MENA, Twisted Minds, Falcons and R8. R8 have been knocked out already and
Twisted Minds having the last few results go their way. It's been close
but goodness me it has been really Falcons. Just not be able to match
what team have got to put up and the mentality on that stage from Monk Moon in particular
carrying the 1v1 world champion and TRK he was kicked from Falcons it is so storied.
The Falcons used to have TRK today he plays for the other side and we have CJ with them behind the scenes.
I'm here with TRK from Twisted Minds ahead of a big match against Falcons quarterfinal
best of seven how excited are you to finally play Falcons there's been so much talk about
who's the best team in Mina and finally you get to find out.
Honestly, I'm very excited to play against the former Falcons.
And in the eighth round, I'm very excited, what can I say?
Obviously, as you said, you were on Falcons last season, so are you more motivated to get the win than if it was another match?
You said that Falcons are more motivated to get the win than if it was another match?
Yes, Falcons are more motivated to get the win than if it was another match.
Yes, obviously, and honestly, Falcons is a very huge team and everyone wants to do well against them, so are we.
Perfect. And lastly, anything you want to say to the Falcons guys coming into this match, go for it.
I could say good luck and Insha'Allah it's going to be a good series. Perfect. That's all I can say.
That is an infectious smile right there on T-Air K. On the other side, he was looking to wipe the smiles from the twins' faces.
They used to play together and now they are foes. Let's take a look at the Falcons in some of the high scoring plays
They are brought to the table because we haven't seen them in two days, Stumpy.
They had the day off to prep for this match.
What do we need to be prepared for when they take the main stage?
I think basically both teams play quite a similar style.
It is unbelievably quick for any new people to Rocket League.
Mina was not always in the RLCS, which is our main tournament,
nor were they immediately received for the entire time.
Or ADBC has got it around for as long as the RLCS.
They basically had to play on European servers.
They had to play so fast to deal with the ping.
Ping doesn't affect Rocket, right?
How dare you! In a physics-based game it's a sandbox run-on and they ended up having to play so fast
That has continued all the way through until the point where they are still playing now on even ping
But they have to play just as quick
The two in-ball players, the Drali going to the Falcons, kicking to the RK and getting Monkey Room the goat from Europe
Who always plays with Drali, this is so much cross-pollination and one of them is going to feel this thing
It is going to be an excellent showdown.
We have European superstars in the best from Saudi Arabia,
all on the same stage.
It's time to find out where do the fans lie in our pick.
Come over on esportsonecup.com slash play.
78% have chosen the Falcons.
Now, Stumpy, you have been putting it out right,
the proper predictions.
What percentage do you give, Cameron?
That's crazy.
40?
Fun's the crazy.
I think Twisted Minds are me.
They're winning it.
I think Twisted Minds are the best of team.
I bat monkey moon always get it done how many games seven we're riding with monkey moon twisted minds foul kids
It's time to find out who moves into your final four
There's a lot of energy and high atmosphere here in the SCC arena, but sadly none of the
fans that are chanting and making noise right now are French.
I think if anything, we need to get a crew of cleaners in here to mop up the tears of
the gentlemakes fans.
Louie, you alright?
I'm sorry.
You alright?
I'm okay.
I'm trying to be okay.
We still have two French orgs on the run here in Paris, but only one will remain by tonight
But before that we have a man
Saudi derby that is about to get
Crispy it's gonna get so crispy twisted minds fans over here making noise
We've got falcons fans over here. They're gonna go back and forth Lou men of asses many are you ready for this?
I am so ready for this. Yeah, let's go. Let's welcome on to the stage
to withstand mines!
They did not inherit the top spot in Manette.
They took it!
They've got fire, they've got control,
and they've spent years collecting regional wins
like they belong to them.
Falcons want their throne back.
The twisted minds have absolutely no intention of retaining it.
And the big birds are in town.
It is Falcons!
This is not menna against menna.
Not only.
It is the old throne against the team that took it from them.
Falcons have looked sharp all week long.
The twins are moving as one and besides them stands Drully,
the only player to win Rocket League at EWC twice.
The Falcons are here and they are ready.
It's a big fight feel here in Paris.
It's Manor versus Manor, Falcons versus Twisted Minds.
Let's get it on!
I am welcoming some of the best players in the world onto the stage.
Monkeys and Killers. Killers, I want to ask you first, who is the best team in MENA? Who is the best team in Saudi Arabia?
I mean, it's obvious. Of course, the Falcons.
It's obvious, of course, the Falcons. Monkeys, I'm going to ask you two questions.
The first one will be in French. You know you're going to have a big part of the audience with you.
Do you think it's a buff?
Yes, it's obviously a buff, but I hope they will continue to cry for us.
I hope that they're gonna keep on cheering for us of course and what's your plan to prove killers that he's wrong?
I mean you already know like we've been a lot of time this year and one more time now
One more time now. Are you ready for it killer's you ready?
Yeah, of course. I'm ready of course. Let's get going handshake boys and let's see who are the true
Princess here in Paris
Falcons versus twisted mind starts now
I want to start by saying how lovely to hear Killis doing an interview in English.
I didn't know his English was that good. He sounded so natural.
I know. I literally turned straight to you and I was like, oh my goodness, he's talking, he's growing into it.
I'm so excited. A huge matchup.
I am so excited for this. Twisted Minds versus the Falcons. These two have been going at it the entire season.
Back and forth throughout the RLCS. Now here at the DWC.
They are trying to really decide once and for all who is the best in Wiena and potentially the world here in Paris.
I need the obvious storyline to just fall over the place. You can pick any direction you want.
The fact that Monkey Boon and Dralee won this tournament together last year, they won Worlds together last year.
But maybe even headlining that would be us and Killers moving away from TRK, dumping TRK.
and then TRK coming back to Hotland time after time this season.
I was watching TRK while he's sitting up there and he's standing next to Monkera, next to Nouveau
and he's looking to the twins. Just this half-smile on his face.
And as good as the memories were, it is of course time to make some new ones on his new team.
They've been doing an incredible job. They are the ones that did take that number one spot
away from the Vulcans once the roster move was made there. So we'll see how things play
out here at EWC. Of course, Drolley is trying to be the first person to go for the three
peep and on three completely different rosters.
Yeah, which is just a crazy statistic. When you think about it, you're right. It was
last year that it won together. It was 2024 and Monkey Moon won. I mean, I don't
makes up how much they've won. But you're right, last year it was Carvin Corp and
Drani which is just ridiculous and now he's hot over to Falkens one more time.
A team that gets together to win everything, to dominate everything and it's not like
going like that for Falkens so far this season. They started off okay with top 4
in Boston. Harris not even qualifying was a disaster. All they had to do was wait a few more months and here we are back in
Paris, the eSports World Cup drawing illnesses, his home grounds. It's me to be meaner. Who's
the number one? Well, the only way to find out is to put the best to the best against each other.
Statistically between these two, it is a fairly close matchup. It has been very
back and forth like I said throughout the RLCS. Even throughout here leading up to this
That's the exact moment.
A lot of pressure coming through with the Falcons.
Of course, he finds the breakout.
My crewman will need that one to lead his team to victory.
Yeah, the only player in this club that hasn't won anything in 3D3,
and I say anything, I mean, international major,
is Nubop.
And he has huge goal participation so far for his team.
76% plus.
Romano is truly a kind of age in the 3D3 world,
as well as winning, of course, the 1v1 World Championship.
So, just behinds would be very happy with how he's performing.
See, he has finished top four in Gamers 8.
In the second year of Abelie, they finished top four with Nouveau there, standing in to be there.
We'll be back in the in-battles format when they play threes, and twos, and ones.
And we suddenly heard, who is this guy? He's incredible.
And now he's back with TRK all these years later.
Nouveau has definitely been on a run.
He is the 1v1 champion.
Champion one of the best in the entire world. That is the reason
Monkey went inside and play along the site. Everybody does have to go up against the other one
Ross and Prince head forward clear is going to take a wide shot over to the other end here
See how the falcon move but low boost or slow challenges
Scare them too much for trying to take some shots. Who goes round one?
Nice, 50 back from Ross.
Falcons are the only pressure but now for some lines coming forward
Well, that's just a bit of a pepera, but the Vulcan's gone.
Just asking a bit of a question, but it's easily enough arts in a ruas.
As he leans towards his monitor, almost falls into it.
He starts to fall away for them, Charlie moves it high,
but that's going to be where CRK is waiting.
So, just in mind, it would seem her up for a period of pressure for themselves
so the Vulcan's getting back up there, gone.
The ruas onto the back wall. Here is Kipper's.
Well defended on the back wall by Mubo, but that's good of a touch
after his positioning was great.
The Vulcans will keep the pressure going.
Yeah, Monkey Moon 3, you make a little bit more back in here, TRK with a safe to the other end.
Using this for Monkey Moon 2.
Here, he actually fakes it with a low boost, I like the touch.
You're gonna need to expect a lot of that, you know, safe communication out of this twisted mind squad.
It's really the only way you're gonna be able to mess with problems with mines.
TRK, try to play this one low, twin has a bread.
I'm glad to see that.
Broly, all eyes are on him to really step up for this squad and lead him to a victory.
There's been a lot of talk of Carmen Corp being the reigning champions, and you have to feel
for Broly who is one, as you say, twice in a row.
You have to watch on as Carmen Corp are welcomed with a guard of honor.
He's been thinking surely in some way.
Come on, bro.
Come on here and do it all over again without the parkers.
seem to be ascending at the right time of the season. Of course in 2024 when you won it with
Monkey Moon it was this very tournament that really got them back into form. So Falcons could be
the same with the history of Peter itself but they have to do some defending now. It is Monkey
Moon, good goats, a million dollar plus man. What's up? Not Lugo this time. It's cleared
easily enough by Falcons. There are a few half chances here but they're all real quick
I do expect that, you know, that is a fair thing to be doing right now, right?
These two teams have been facing off throughout the entire season.
All the opens have been fairly back and forth with the most recent two Eglid-twisted mines.
Falcons just really have been trying to get their revenge and find their way back to that number one spot.
Shot on neck, taken out by two, Nublau are going to try and make that clear, clear as he collects the demo on the baseline.
They take the shot, the double demo, and the space could give them the shot!
Ruas to clean up, and the Falcons take the lead!
But this is Jareli's tournament, and look at that control where landing sideways holding a handbrake,
swooping into the ball, and making it easy for Ruas.
This was the matchup, but when it was drawn,
Murobo gave a little fist bump. He was looking forward to it and Falcons, that would have frustrated them.
They all want to come here with fire and brimstone.
Just such a clean play. Now with a minute left to go here.
Twisted Minds gonna have to catch up. It's left for Drolley.
One nice challenge is bred. They played up to the sidewall and do lose possession to Monkeyman.
Not once but twice the double. They'll put them through but it's immediately countered by Drolley.
Nobody's in the tank, goes for the center!
The shot is in!
The Falcon fly!
There's so much space in front of that twisted mind goal.
TLK wasn't sure.
He tried to slow Drowley down, but Drowley didn't goal for it.
He brought the ball into the center, but Killers was waiting.
That may well be enough for Game 1, unless
Twisted Minds can get something from this kickoff.
You're the most Killers.
I've got to bear in mind too, right?
Killers has been the all-time meter here
at the EWC for goals scored.
So adding on to the 50 that he has had up until this series
He is looking to build on it in the twisted mind team, right?
You gotta pair that in mind. This kid is going to go shot for shot. His teammates are there to set him up
He's clearly been the one on it
Let's see
Twisted minds find anything here in the final moments. Otherwise, this should be game four seconds left for the clock
They roll ball out mid. The Falcons have made quite a statement here
in game number one.
It's a clean game one victory.
Didn't seem like there was too much
damage to be done against them.
They took the opportunities ruthlessly
to get the opener.
It's a pretty chill, that's a pretty relaxed.
They will be very, very aware.
This is a tough series.
We have an update from the chess.
So much going on in the Esports World Cup.
Let's find out what's going on there.
Team Liquid were able to get their first
Club Championship win in chess with none other than Madness Carlson. This allows them to get a total
1,000 Club Championship points on the board for them, which is absolutely monumental and
instrumental for them as an organization considering the lack of performance we've
seen with them so far here at EWC in 2026. What a beautiful way to wrap this up because
Madness Carlson is now the undisputed god for a third year in a row.
Well congratulations to the absolute goat of chess there. We've all been watching as
we could on this side throughout this event. I feel really bad. I did bump into Dennis,
the player that he was going against in the finals there. He looked stressed for a good
reason man. He just played the goat. Two time back to back winner. Congratulations to
Liquid and then Falcons and Twisted Minds looking to find a win like that for their clubs. Is there competing against them still in the club championship?
Let's get a selfie of that. Let's go check it out.
It was only 50 feet away. It counts alright.
Anyway, game two begins. Falcons last time they played Twisted Minds in Nina of the number six.
They lost them in the semi finals. They went all the way to game seven.
I was on 3-0 in Game 7 by Twisted.
He's not being well aware of the risks and the danger that Twisted Minds offer.
We're going to take him out open again.
Speaking of the last token, right?
The last three tokens, Twisted Minds, have beaten the Falcons.
So in this pattern, it looks like the Twisted Minds have figured that Falcons are going to need to bring something fresh to the table
so far throughout the EWC they have done an incredible job of doing that, taking down
foot, three to one in their berths, including NIP, who is waiting for them later in the semifinals.
Falcons have done an incredible job of taking down all the top teams on their way here. This
is just going to be the biggest challenge here. We're going to try to funnel that one through.
This is the only pressure for Tristan Mines, but Riley comes away with the ball. That's what
So it's just scary thing to say.
I just didn't mind spamming through us.
Blues are on forwards.
Let's get the catch on what Charlie's waiting on.
This is how he just wants to exhaust the hot water in game number one.
Giddy-dallying on the pool underestimates the pace about this.
It's almost happened again.
But Charlie couldn't quite get that connection.
So the catch here from Newbo for leaders
is Harding up in the air.
Taking away from one, slips into two.
Even on no boost, they do manage to keep that ball up blue side.
So now,
Hugo on it, they're going to put it back forward here, and it's close to mental plate.
Almost score this, I say, as they're shot, taken all the way towards net.
I'm going to kick this out.
Smashing to the side. It's been...
I'm going to feed to a surprise pressure.
Falcon's going forward, they're dangerous every time they do like this one.
Number one to a tackle defence.
With more danger, they do emerge.
It was relaxed, absolutely beats Monkey Moon.
T.R.K. for pace, but we're going to send it straight back as far as Jorley.
Remable right now until Killer's medium is left with that demo.
Jorley tries to bring it over to the corner, but we're going to be getting that patch down.
We're following it up as well as there are three selling frames.
Yes, there is. He wants to get it to his teammate.
It's T.R.K. somehow! Killer skips it out!
Killer is doing an incredible job of keeping the calm when the pressure is on them.
This one that is towards that backboard there, T.R.K.
will take his time with it as it centers off to one.
to 1, it didn't catch from a wasp, it's an attempted shot on Nep, no pocket made, nor found.
New weights, now it's a teammate Mujo in, TRK is in the centre, Mujo can get it towards him, not quite able to
and now he's taken out for good measure, it's Monkegon actually towards TRK.
He's with the ball, he's gonna lose it here, no more Monkegon spinning in there.
And Jirali once again, quite the comfortable, seems to enjoy faking the musty this Jirali.
Excuse me, I'm not that old. See, I guess. Oh, sorry, we're lost.
Wolkins are gaining confidence here in game number two.
A lot of territory against them,
flying with the gang's in control of that bullhawk.
And you do fear for some last event when our Wolkins come forwards.
Two. We'll see if the pressure keeps you alive.
That's a nice one from the side.
Really good, clear for Muckamoon.
He's done an incredible job of really just
IGLing this team out of their side.
They're not allowing the Falcons to keep them boxed in.
One to two here, as Kileer strives to take his team forward.
You see Ruass already on the jump-up in Falcon.
Gotta be careful not to overextend.
That demo puts that last man a little bit awkward here, his twisted mind.
Trying to do a quick counter.
It is still being made on low boost, but the 50 is theirs.
Nuvo has Ruass in his sights, and is able to force that one into the corner.
But Charlie is sitting on it as well.
It seems to spin in any which way.
You know how someone else can figure out control but not for dry land, you always have to see what he's doing, that's just a unique playstyle when he takes those first touches.
He's on his first side, no little nervy, close game, Hitler's wants to get the pump there but between two twisted mines defenders are able to get it away.
I look like he could have worked to it, I like the idea around it, right? Working together, counting on the kind of little thread the needle on this one to you.
M are just going on their end in this case here, no connection is made.
TRK trying to force the pressure, I'll say absolutely not, it's 1v1 time between the two.
Seconds left, he's trying to pick control of that ball, gets the flip reset to the ceiling, monkeyman gets it as far away from his goal as he possibly can do.
And Lugo waits, has to keep it low, has no boost, the demo will help them out though, killer's taking out the game, Lugo has control over it, and Lugo walks it home, and that was not as easy as it looks.
Absolutely not even on no boost. He has the demo and the lead look at this the
patience to force trolley to commit on the play this is a player you're gonna
have to keep your eyes on yesterday against NRG he was involved in about
12 of those 14 goals that's about 85%
90 as they continue the pressure on 18 seconds of the clock try to push this
one down they race back in time and it could flow in front of the net for
a shot to be made. Defends the best form of attack right now for Twisted Minds. A few seconds left though and they're keeping that ball camp to know in
territory. Monkey Moon does he get this read well enough? No he doesn't, Ruass is almost following it up. Here is Killers, has to be now. He leaves it for
Drowley. Lovely idea on the fake, but Nubow, the psychic man at the heart of the Twisted Minds Pro, gets that read with ease and makes it 1-1.
such a great performance. This team has been so consistent here in the EWC, TRK.
Wanted the dunk, wasn't allowed it, but it's okay. This kid is on one this weekend.
I mean, my goodness. After the performance against NRG, like I was talking about there at the end,
you thought, you know, maybe, you know, is there a question of, is the energy not quite performing?
It's making them look a little bit better than they are, but no.
They have done this against what used to be the number one team in the EWC.
What used to be the number one team in Mina.
And now it is Twisted Minds taking that title away.
Huge performance there from Novo as well.
I mean, he's the only one I think who got over 200 points in that patch,
which is a ridiculous other monkey man got 298.
It's the RK of 134, look for the shots to his hand and not much else.
And they were far and away from the most impactful play.
He was the only player of over 300 overall.
It's the RK, it's a spawning in as you can see on the screen now.
The bottom left, he's in black and white.
There he is, camera is working.
Get yourself on the pitch. There he is.
We're all ready to go. Game 3.
We've had some close series so far today, Huck.
We've had Game 7s and near Game 7s.
It's been shaping up to be just as even throughout.
I expected to be that way too, right?
A shot on Getham!
Go ahead and put the Falcons up.
Looking to make a different story here.
Killers off the side, straight to his brother and in front of the other.
Right between the two best in the world.
You can see it on the fan faces too.
The Falcons came in just absolutely screaming.
They took the whole front spot away.
and we're setting them around the boys.
We're going to let you hear us.
Yeah, we're looking around now at a sea of dark green.
Falkens are starting to believe here is Nubogo.
Who asks us to be aware in this challenge.
Drowley in the corner, has TRK in front of him,
Monkeen gets a swipe at Drowley.
It's going to make it difficult for Falkens to get out of their half.
And since it's going behind, Twisted Minds
are very comfortable now.
Chocomubo isn't quite on target.
I think it could have been because of a little bit of damage.
But it's a good response from Twisted Minds in Game 3.
Right now they're just going to create a little bit more space for themselves.
I mean, I was waiting to see
Nubo takes it from monkey.
Look at this. He's right there,
ready to catch and shoot so fast.
So far, Nubo is twisted minds only goal
score in this series, which is
more testament to how important
he is. They've only had a couple,
but he's been the one who's
taken both opportunities when
they've come up in a, you know,
taking both opportunities when they've come up in a series has been lacking them
it's not been one for solo individual brilliance it's more team plays it's
more well-timed bumps it's more reads on opponents
Mr. Ali goes high monkey moon that one is science just about as a tough read you
can't do too much with it Dr. Ali onto the back wall trying to find killers almost does
Right now, this falcon is just trying to force it to make a fortune for them.
Twisted mines have just been a temporary thing and from there into the field they're going for the counter to get a great free push in the forward.
But in an age-short game, Devil for the effort is a drawling.
Everybody just playing this ball back and forth.
Nobody quite in the hold on the possession for too long.
In the last game there were seven demos for falcons and only two for twisted mines.
And I think in the last 20 seconds we've seen two for twisted mines alone.
So maybe they've identified that they're not being quite as aggressive enough despite getting that last game
You've stepped up that pressure and fight through even more
This is what the pressure leads to is see okay surely with a goal and it was from most demos
A full team commit on this look at this monkey moon going for the challenge
Newbo denied by one trolley thought you'd pulled up the miracle save in that moment
and of course the goat
completing it full sending in a lead to twisted minds here in game three.
It comes real fast straight from the kickoff. TK is going to spawn, it's going to be too late.
And just like that, Vulcan to set themselves.
This team and their ability to respond is absolutely incredible.
That is the most head of hunting I want you demo we could have seen.
It's absolutely brutal from the kickoff.
I'm so glad we didn't have Bulldemon right there.
You get to see now I don't want that.
I want you Monkey Moon.
Come here.
Get in my sights.
Hey, listen.
If there's one person that you want to demo in this matchup
and is going to be Monkey Moon,
he does currently sit with the most stages in EWC history.
So if there's somebody to take out of the way
to make things a little bit easier,
he is the one to demo.
Plus, my go has got a tilt in it.
So let's see if that could happen as the series goes on.
Anyway, here's Charlie into the center, well-read and more met by Nubow, who tries to compete the job here.
He's got the- OH! EFFECTS OF MONKEY MOVE!
That's so brilliant from Nubow!
Monkey Moon reminding everybody exactly who he is!
The double fake left from Monkey Moon!
You can see why they enjoyed that one.
I think that charm deserves a few more pounds for that one, mate.
Here's Charlie again from the kickoff big save from Monkey Moon. He stole the last goal, then he makes a huge save on the other side
TRK's got no boost. It has to be Nubo. He floats towards that ball, twisted mines back in the lead in this game
What a game it has been, game three. This series really coming alive now
Once the mine games come out between these 1v1 masters, you know fireworks are on the way
Rally just tried, forced his way, this player's been a little bit more quiet than we usually are used to seeing here
trying to defend and keep him back, twisted mind, already on the race home.
Monkeyman goes for the clear.
I like this from Drolley, show no fear, look at the patrol from Killers to tie the Falcons
up.
I like this from Drolley show no fear look at the control from Killers to tie the Falcons up.
Again is Drolley he fakes to go for the ball before he goes for a demo it's that unique movement
that he does all over again you think you know what he's doing and he goes nah I'll change my mind
ball cam off monkeying in my sights. For Killers the shot wasn't as easy as it made it look
But then for him it never has been always in so simple
3-3 dry Lee again causing chaos monkey moon takes Abu us killer's coming forwards
Thrill in this one who gets the all-important seventh goal
I can't go in though. Monkeyman free jumps. I don't know if he thought you'd have a teammate behind him, but it can't be that simple for Drowley at this stage.
Probably he is open as it'll get from here out too, I anticipate. Just show them a minute to go here. Falcons have their lead and it's going to be a short one at that.
TRK and Nubov from way on their end. Look at this, over one, bump on Killers and it is just a straight shot on Ney.
We made a mistake there, I can take your breath. We were punished by this game because every time you blink you open your eyes.
There's another little block on that scoreboard. Right now 4-4. It could be 6 all by that time.
We maybe go to overtime. Here's Monkey Moon. The backboard is completely free. Killers goes up it now.
Leaves it for Nubo, Monkeloon squishes Killers, TRK tries to sneak it in but can't quite do so.
These are two teams that are leading not only in saves but in scoring so they're going for the shootout here.
To that backboard is small, missed there from Jolly could have been dangerous as they cleared all the way to the other end.
Just because it is off target, twisted mines can be the side of relief.
TRK, leaves it instead for Nubo, now TRK can go up, he saves a little boost but in exactly this moment it's a quick reset but doesn't really need it.
Killa's just the power he's able to do enough to keep it away for now.
25 seconds left, we have slowed down in the goals as we almost get to Roulas's way.
But Roulas, sit forward, so who's going to win this race?
It's going to be TRK.
TRK with four shots, Q's name on this has been absolutely on one.
Looking in, over one, 10 seconds left of the clock.
Can TRK do it?
Of course the answer's going to be yes!
TRK just watched.
He saw that he had Drali on the backboard. Drali opted to go high instead of staying low.
Believed that TRK would try and get some height on the ball he did, but the angle was too high.
And TRK had the wearable to slot it into that top corner.
In lead with seven seconds on the clock, Ruas going to try and find the last minute heroic play.
to trolley to killers but unfortunately for them that will hit the ground.
Twisted minds with a response much needed forcing the timeout call from the Falcons.
Just having a look back at the last matchup that they had to see of nine goals is remotely normal for them.
Of course there was such goal scoring demons and there was a six goal game, a couple of five goal games
But nothing like this. An absolute shootout at any level and that's because the finishing was so precise.
Sure, there was this mistake. It twisted my offensively. I think Nouveau had a bit too much faith in Monkey Roots 3 Jump, but in general, how good was that striking in my game?
Oh my gosh, this is some of the cleanest fights of time. I love Nouveau getting in on the action, that one play there for TRK.
Another one here, right? It's a lot of these fakes and spotting the moments of right when somebody commits, can you delay it and find yourself a moment to take a shot?
Now I will say, in terms of timeouts taken here at the DWC, there have been 22 so far.
Only six have been won afterwards, so currently, at 2026 AWC, it is actually a debuff to call a timeout, so we'll see how that plays out after this.
Maybe things can be changed up a bit, but the most even game we could have got between the two is with 50-50 straight down the line.
They did a watching space station gaming versus a rebellion earlier and thinking hey if we go 3-1 down, we're guaranteed to win.
It's the same old sum of nip earlier that did national hold on near Tokyo, but 3-1 the most dangerous league in the best of 7.
But of course I guess there is no part of this majestic organization welcome to the heart of these sports world cups as it came into being.
I believe you can see the believing they're going to lose any game in Rocket League.
Better than one that would give their opponents three match points.
And I think when you lose a shootout like that, I don't think you can change too much.
I'm not even sure that I like this time-out too much to be honest,
because both teams are playing at the top of their game.
It's not like Balkans is looking at each other scratching their heads, right?
Yeah, I am a little curious as to why the time-out was called.
I've always wondered, maybe this is an interview question for one day,
It's a player in particular feels the need for the time out.
Or just a generic musty game thing.
Or like if there's just like an understanding that they have between each other on it.
But we'll see. It has currently been a deep off and a curse here in Farage.
Falling time out.
Maybe that's why we're colder than ourselves.
Well, this game begins.
Vulcans have theoretically played their Joker.
Let's see if Twisted Lines are able to deal with it.
with it. This might actually have the worst shooting percentage in the last game. 50% compared to
Falken's 57. This is to show how high the levels of shooting were in that game between both teams.
And here is Charlie with half a chance. He gets it down. Can Ruas win this race? Not quite.
Monkey Moon gets into the side. And to safety as well. He's going to have to do some more work,
though, because Nuvo, when we get it higher, now TRK is taken out of Falken's player.
Nuvo get it towards TRK. TRK is 80 and lingering, and he will have a
chance to have 100 boost. I like this from TRK 2. They're going for the better
Oh, there's the ball!
They full team effort!
From twisted minds on this, it opens up with TRK.
Over to Bunkie Boon, you thought.
The second one from him, but no, no, no, the Falcons can defend all they want.
But they know they are them!
How does Ruas get that first save, by the way?
That was Pinball, and somehow Ruas read it.
He looks into the future, but the one thing he didn't see was the follow-up.
What's the follow-up?
Well, you have to remember, Ruas is the number two leader in saves
and I'm not going to do anything here because you're going up with the number two scorer in AWC.
I'm going to pass to Nubo, the new man on the block receives the ball from the go and does the rest.
Speaking of the block right now, Falkins, they're really struggling.
And the tactical timeout debuff continues. It might be 3, it is 3!
Twisted Minds running right against them!
What a play! This is a testament to Muvos' 1v1 capability.
They re-arrived with the tightest angle, humanly possible.
And they follow from TRK. This team knows exactly what they want to do.
That is absolutely demolish the Balkans.
Three goals in a minute is insane by any standards, but against Balkans,
Twisted Minds have now though conceded one by a mistake maybe getting a little bit jumpy in this game, huh?
Yeah, you could definitely feel that they were getting a little comfortable on the other end monkey man
And just an awkward attempt on up on the save here
I will say we lost getting involved has usually been
Uncharacteristic right, but maybe the change is a good thing here for the Falcons. It does bring them on the board here very early on
See they can do it again
Mubo goes high, Monkey Boon's waiting for a lovely pass towards Mubo!
They just can't stop scoring!
Monkey Boon to Mubo once again is the answer.
They try to make the clear and unfortunately for them,
it is a straight shot down into the nose of the enemy.
Up by 3 with 345 to go, it's twisted minds.
Up by 3 and herring towards 3 games as well.
Mubo wants to make it even better.
TRK, can he complete the party? Monkey Moon waits.
Falcons will get this one away. Last time they went three up.
Mr. Mines has got a little bit jumpy as I said. Killers, what's with this one into the corner?
Does so, avoids TRK as well. Fakes it out. Here comes Roas.
He finds Killers, but it's just behind him. The Twenties just wasn't there for once.
This definitely been lacking just a little bit here right now.
It is all Nubo and Monkey Moon, and of course TRK on the solo.
It has been more than enough to slow down the Falcons. You have to remember.
Twisted Mind seems to be the kryptonite for these former EWC champions.
Monkey Mood on his long zone pass over to TRK.
Dice gets sent out to the other end. It's Nubo on the race.
Yeah, Nubo, a little bit of a knock-up position there.
Got something on it. Monkey Mood's getting back in time.
All the Twisted Minds were watching Nubo with beta breath.
But of course, he had the quality to do something with it at least through us.
And Gerali, I think it was getting to this way a little bit.
Rewask doesn't manage with the ball.
Now Gerali can go up. He needs something here.
What can he conjure up? He's won this event the last two times in a row. Don't forget on the lot to go out now
On the back end there, I will say the insurance of the three goals should make you feel better
But very very low boost for twisty minds defensively new goes going to be the one to get them out
Powerful reset monkey been trying to waterfall from the ceiling down, but killers will collect it
Slip over one and a demo to send it back should slow the Falcons, but not Draleigh!
He has been everywhere on every team!
And now he looks to lead the Falcons!
2024 victory for Draleigh, 2025 victory for Draleigh.
2026 he's on the ropes, but if anyone can come back swinging, it's the Moroccan.
Such a pivotal player wherever he plays.
Two goals in it now, again.
Vulcan staying in this one.
A six-goal game so far to add to the last game's tally of nine.
And still a couple of minutes left.
This is Rocket League and it's brilliant, most entertaining, best.
Malkimoo's almost in.
He can't quite get it on target.
It's blocked.
Nubo, a couple of touches.
What is it through as well?
Killer takes it away, but he's bumped away by Nubo,
who didn't give up on the play.
And once again, it's a difference of three.
Oh, it's a new bow and TRK all over this one that continued to take the challenges and I love this from TRK
He has one single boost in his tank and he shows no
Fear that has been the difference maker between the two the falcons have been relying on the demos just a little bit
That previous game three three goals demos alone for draw Lee
Oh
Powerful saving clear
Pressure still with twisted mind.
I'm feeling greedy, there's already been 19 goals in this series and still forwards they march.
Killers, does he fake? No, he goes for the hook, they set him to the corner.
Monkey Moon watched it and tracked it to go onto the crossbar by Ruaas.
He tries to get it to Killers.
Mubo watched it and was able to get it to the side.
His shot taken down TRK's touch should give possession back over to Alvin.
He'll see what they can do with it.
TRK did manage to slow it down just a tiny bit.
As Monkey Muno first on the challenge,
it's close to nothing, he used everything,
got that mid boost, he sent them back
with just a minute left to go,
they are still trailing, fight three,
but why not make it two,
we're lost down to the center.
Salkins find a small hair momentum in the final minute.
Yeah, they do, they've definitely got a chance
the way these games are going.
Two goals in 56 seconds in 3B3,
normally you'd say very low odds,
but it's the game and it's the series
where anything can happen, Monkey Munoz,
they've really given their opponents an inch here.
They do win the kickoff, Lugo keeps it to the side.
Falcons have to get this ball, and Grali's entirely in this.
The killers have to be careful of the post there,
let alone the opponents.
TRK is keeping the attack going.
Can they make it a three-goal advantage again?
Not yet, because here comes Killers.
Killers and Lugo fighting in the rafters for this ball.
It is a 50-god back side.
Ruass has been playing deep in the third there,
and it will count as that'll be good for them.
Oh, but TRK and Grali!
They fight to the finish!
I don't understand how you over-commit like that with no boost in a 3v3 when your two goals
up with 25 seconds left, but that's what twisted minds have done, and Falcons are right back
in it.
Less than 30 seconds to go, the Falcons have brought this lead down to 150 after 50,
after challenge the twins looking together to make it!
Oh my goodness!
That's exactly what they'll do!
That is not so much a dagger, it's a huge sword being swung maliciously!
That twisted minds!
On three occasions they've been three goals down in this game!
And we have five, five and twenty seconds left!
Eighteen on the clock,
Drolley looking to lead the charge,
a pass to Charlie Goh!
And a shot! Monkey Moon keeps Twisted Minds alive!
10 seconds to go and we'll see what they can find!
It's a shot towards the other end, but Twisted Minds doing an incredible job of playing this ball around!
Looks like it's going to be overtime unless there's one more twist in their tail.
I don't think there's going to be, I imagine,
Twisted Minds are more than happy for OT at this point.
What a kick off that is! It's going to fall to Kiers!
Stolen by the Falcons!
Some of the greatest, most mechanical players not only in Mina but the world are battling it out.
A fight that feels like a final and for Mina it is!
A true advert for Rocket League, this one, a twisted line set their tactical time out.
I'm hoping there's a few people wandering around the STC arena saying, what is this?
Because I want more of this and I've seen thousands of hours.
I must have been brand new and this is the series that you see.
Oh my goodness, I mean if you're tuning in for this, you are watching a very special
series.
You have to be two of these roster moves right where a lot of people thought they
were uncalled for.
I talked about it yesterday with a couple of people here from EWC.
These were very calculated roster moves.
Players like Raleigh and Monkey Moon have tasted victory time and time again.
But I want to play it now out with the best, most mechanical players on the planet.
Players like Rulos and Killers, like Nubov and TRK.
And it is banking for some very entertaining rocket moves.
right now, there is ego on the line as well because these players all know each other.
They've all won so much multiple world championships in Monkegouin's case, but
world championships all over the place, majors in the case of Nouveau, the 1v1
world championship and recently second place at the Paris Major, but they play
in the same region and it's such a proud nation Saudi Arabia as well and
everybody wants to be the kings of this region, especially the fact that
But Twins got rid of TRK and he's still there so
They are playing as well as with skill and passion that they're playing like that
They're putting themselves on the line here
But then there's gonna be any sense of a team defending to win
They want to say that we want it and we want it by playing explosive if you want to play more aggressively
You didn't fear you throughout this it needs to be a stand-up game
Especially I think you know on the end of the falcons
It means just a little bit more right now, right?
This is the team that was number one for so long and Nina and not only that since the beginning of the EWC
This was a team that was winning everything not only rocket league, but the club championship as well
They have done everything to you know to make their names
So important and valuable here at EWC you saw it on their key there that will circle the title
Defenders one of the most worth
worth and powerful keys to crush and twist it in line, what a bad...
Oh yeah, that thing is gonna pop, but it gets put under the hydraulic press.
2-2 in a series, it's an absolute firecracker.
And I pray that what the coaches were saying was, they just keep going,
more goals, be more aggressive, be even faster.
Provo avoids over committing man. Nilnil still after 15 seconds. Come on, time for a goal.
He almost finds one there, low-gloose, but he's still...
Room 1. TRK looking to try and take this one away, does get beat out by killers. Another by him as well.
Over the head of Rwass.
Gonna play this one low, a nice read there from Drawley. First 30 seconds in and it's pretty back and forth,
But a decent amount of pressure at last game four, the Falcons outshot.
Twisted mines 54 to 45%.
We're gonna do it again, kick with another added into the tally.
Yeah, big save. They also had the ball in there half 58% of the time, so twisted mines
are certainly surely being reeled in by the Falcons.
Sparney goes all the way around the corner this.
There's my back ball there from Killers.
He goes coming in, give us just a track of him the whole time, which he's done.
Won't keep it into the center, TRK was waved,
Monkey Moon gets the ball back, he passes it back towards Liverpool, what a goal this could be, Jolli saves it for now!
Here goes Monkey Moon has to get the challenge, well, TRK somehow read that one, because that looked like it could be hero to zero in a split second.
Yeah, you gotta hand it to TRK in that moment there, Monkey Moon a little bit slow to that follow on the play.
Gave an opportunity to the enemy, Jolli off the ceiling, there is no boost in here.
Monkey Moon tries to make it clear, the twins working together to get to the other end.
Nobody's been able to find anything outside just a couple of decent shots, but things not look at as clean as they were before, but it could change with a double like that!
I'm surprised you're asked to miss that one, there was a player on the backboard that missed it as Monkey Moon comes in to put the follow up from Killers.
They even so expect him to sink it, can he get another go against the bump instead, Monkey Moon?
Which is sideways, Jirali's coming in now.
Well, can certainly play in the better rocket league at this point.
It somehow remains nil-nil, but only due to flawless offending from Twisted Lines.
And Twisted Minds.
And Twisted Minds gotta be careful too because it has been so flawless that any small miscommunication
could break them.
It got a little shaky there in the last few moments on a shot to your case and a pop
this one to the sky while he leaves.
There's two Ruots.
I love the read from Monkey Bird.
They're trying to go for the catch out here.
Nobody able to find it.
Yeah, Nubo.
Try to slow it down.
Believe the killers will be rushing.
The killers doesn't fall for that.
You have to be a little more intelligent.
Okay.
It's called out politely.
We'll save by Nubo.
Nouveau who steals a big boost. Monkey Moon is down there next to him. He can't quite get the ball in his direction.
Twisted Minds are still trying to play for the fresher game. One up, no center found.
Raleigh trying to find a beat out, but Monkey Moon, he's done a really good job of playing a little bit further up.
I like just the bump off on Raleigh. Take the player out the game right now.
That is the Twisted Minds motto. Nouveau under one, goes for the bump under a wasp, but no follow will come through.
This may be the game I've seen maybe ever that has the third man the furthest forward is ridiculous.
Just keep an eye. Whenever a team make it clear it's you'll be thinking waiting and then there's no one back.
And just last split second, the third player re-emerges.
It's so aggressive, such a highline. This time though, Falcons do make it through.
A team play here between the two made on low boost, you're drolley.
Please two touches to the sidewalk here. Who will left on his long top in a 2v1 situation?
And it is just a strike from the Falcons, the lead handed less than two minutes to go here in game five.
Oh, what a read. The fake kickoff, brilliant there for a second for Twisted Mines, but Charlie read it.
And he pre-jumped the go-to pass from the fake kickoff. Such an intelligent player as him.
And we're up with that. I might be sneaky and I'm thinking it's Charlie. It's going to be seven minutes by Charlie.
No one's going to get it. It's going to be on game. And it saves again.
Twisted Mines can't break through maybe Monkey Moon now he loses the race again to Jareli.
An absolutely legendary performance on the defensive end from the Falcons.
That is what is going to keep them ahead of Twisted Mines.
Monkey Moon somehow pitches that on into the centre where it's smashed into a Falcons player.
And now his teammate Nubo tries to smash into a Falcons player himself.
Monkey Moon in the end does. He gets the ball as well, gets it almost towards Nubo.
Jareli has to be aware of this race. Nubo's coming in once more.
more. TRK should have a clean boom back.
It does get cleared all the way forward for us trying to catch it. Everybody from the Falcons wants to play this very connected game with Twisted Minds.
Giving no space, Monkey Moon. Over to TRK from downfield. That's a nice shot.
Immediately sent back. Falcons defending their one goal with their lives right now.
right now, Twisted Mind trying to get a little cheeky,
Monkey Moon has the recovery, goes for the bop,
the shot denied by none other than Jirali,
he's looking to lead them to that game six.
Monkey Moon should have shot,
he went for one pass too many,
and his teammates didn't expect it.
That was a real opportunity.
And they've got 15 seconds to conjure at least one more.
Monkey Moon to the ceiling, here is Nubo.
Jirali again is in his face.
TRK wins this race, but Ruas clears into space.
Monkey Moon to the side.
Drawing swats in a way, have Vulcans in a now?
The final moment of TRK could steal it,
but it'll hit the ground!
Vulcans find a victory!
And you can hear it in the crowd here
at EWC Paris!
This team have been second to Twisted Minds
for so long since they joined them in a region,
and this head-to-head means more to them
Did anything else in the world right now?
It was a 1-0 game, but it wasn't played defensively.
It was played on the front foot by both teams.
So many chances.
The big saves.
Look at this one.
Oh, it's about 60% over the goal line.
Jolly could only use the post.
Nouveau was lingering.
Even the follow-up is great as well.
Nouveau had six shots to his man, but no goals.
That is the most he has been denied throughout this series
You can tell the Falcons went to prioritize defense.
Drolley in particular leading with MVP honor 722 points to his name alongside those 7 saves
denied everything that Nupo was throwing on net.
You're talking about the lead saver versus the lead shooter.
Drolley just really giving look into his record.
You know, a run for the name.
Oh yeah for sure. 100% and we said early doors but at least Neo Tokyo seemed to never
school and now here we are. We've seen mistakes on this map so far today. Only two
many mistakes in this series. It's all been attacking brilliance and incredible saves
and Suralee tries to get an early ball pinch but it's gonna be wrecked by
Monkey Moon. Ooh, what a 50 back. That's a shot and a half from Nubo. The power of the catch from
Monkey Moon already up in the air on it. I mean, clear just a half second behind on it.
Twist and Mind, they take that opening lead again where they've been so many times before.
Yeah, remember, our Twist and Minds have got here to being 2-3 down in the series.
The game a couple of games ago where there were three goals up on three occasions
and then just now losing a nail by to one nil.
So, it's very tough lines for them so far.
All things are winning out among these tough lines.
It's a chance for Ross to equalize instantly.
Monkeyman doesn't get the boost either.
Ross is going to find Lugo and clears it away.
TlT thinks about going for that, but at least it's a drawl in the end.
Nice timing on Pisco and it will be kept out for the time being
for Ross trying to get the pressure on Monkeyman there to deny a call.
Takes his time with it, beautiful 50. Everybody from the Falcons just trying to play the patient game.
Unfortunately for them and his little boost, but he's shot, ripped towards the net, high and low, all covered by twisted mines.
Ok, look, this has Nubo in his sights. Let's get that over the top of him, that Nubo.
He just gets it into the top corner.
Falcons low. Keep the attack going, and what about that? It's from Ruas, monkey! Who thought he had it?
What a lame...
Look at this, Ruas already having the air off the Sidewall Tier K.
Nothing in the tank just had to make the jump and hope that maybe he could be high enough to get a hand on that barb at Drolley faster than ever to tie things up.
Yeah, Monkeyman there had the mistake of waiting one split second longer before jumping to the ball.
It's okay, Ruas, time to take him out. Here's Killers now from the subsequent kickoff.
Who goes into him? Killers looks around and realizes that Ruas is twin.
It's the best place to get this next touch.
Now, Astrali's turn towards TRK.
So, Mines lose yet another lead in this series.
How many more can they afford to do?
We have to follow their cover loss.
We'll get set back out into the middle.
Astrali's been left again.
They're trying to find each other on the end of Twisted Mines.
TRK has been playing a very far back game.
Unfortunately, though, it's constantly being played on low boost.
If I was going with the solo walk feel haven't had anywhere near the same amount of space that he's got in the rest of this series
See our case in the center, but it's what my boost right now is we don't need too much with it
He's at least able to force into the center when new vocal clear and I feel her for the first time this entire series
They just play a tad more safe the clearances are more secure rather than risky
You can understand that you can understand how mentally taxing this series is being
For sure, I think Falcon definitely do not want to see anything more in terms of the series.
A document that will keep this ball out and push closer to that blue and over one where Watts going for the solo.
Drawley fakes it. The shot is on! The Falcon's working together to take the lead!
I did not think that could make it through and you've got Mubloy and Monkeyman in front of you, but Killers picks such an intelligent spot for the finish.
It's directly above the two of them, so they both want to boost the ball, they can't do it, they have to double jump and hope.
And hope was not enough, hope is never enough against Vulcans.
We sure don't want to lose it.
Twisted mines, theirs will be running out, Astrali is coming forward especially.
Monkeyman swaps it away, Killers around the corner.
The corner, Trolley again is trying to take out TRK.
He must be exhausted defending like this against the Vulcans.
There's one thing that has been consistent
throughout the past year of the PWC.
It is Trolley.
Every teeny touch absolutely has turned to gold.
The Vulcans two minutes away
and another goal for Saturi could put them
into the semi-final,
but Monkey Moon's gonna have something to say about that.
This man is a legend on land.
Nade 47 on the clock, can they find something here?
Yeah, they're staring down the barrel right now, twisted minds.
They're gonna have to keep on believing in each other.
Monkey Moon has no boost, but he tries to force Ravaster to side.
He goes there waiting, great positioning from him.
What can he conjure up?
This way does best.
He's a tackle position, but Jali is too brave,
too quick for him to do anything with that one,
and then Killa's gets the follow-up as well.
He's trying to get you something at the ball,
but they're not really getting it forward.
This is their chance though.
Monkey Moon needs to get it done.
You're the rest of the arcators!
It is do-do!
All the way from the ceiling, TRK goes straight to go for the catch.
Rewatch had a hand on the ball here.
He thought maybe he was going to be able to save it out,
but there was already the thought.
TRK two steps ahead to put them on even playground into the final minute in 15.
Earlier on, I said that twisted mines,
Hadralli and Falcons on the ropes,
But it's completely changed as the rounds go on and the bell keeps digging
flipping from one side to the next
Ruas in front of the ball, Monty brings all alone, Kimmy Demi has to get a touch and he does.
Final minute of play in front of everybody's eyes, just somebody taking in regulation, TRK
into the quarter of the 50 works out for twisted minds. They try to use it as a bait there
but it was read by the Falcons.
Nuboff looking for anybody from his team, Ruas trying to be the clear
It is immediately set back and the pressure is still on.
You can't fake the twins they invented it.
They brought that place up for him as a shot is going to sneak his way in!
As Roulas got it, is that enough for the Falcons?
Most people would have been looking at Roulas' performance throughout this series inside.
It is not normal for him to be the one on the lead for the forefront of striking for the Falcons.
But sometimes change is the best way to scare your enemy.
a lead into the final 30!
Twistedlines have to do it, they have to do it now.
This is where they did some nubot magic.
He bounces back to the pool from Rwass.
It goes high, TRK is there.
He wants to get the full pinch.
Isn't able to do so.
Drowley again in his way.
We lost number one.
Munchy going no boost in the tank.
He is up to tier again to make that few there.
Nubot is going to take that corner boost away from killers
and keep him low on the ground.
10 seconds away from a semi-final.
A shot here could guarantee it.
Five on the clock and eight devils in the back.
The pressure is still on.
Twisted mines are in the wrong end of the field.
The ball almost on the ground, but Drolley is still trying desperately to get this to end.
And there's the foul gates left to see another semi-final.
Killers steals it in the end.
Two goals for difference in that deciding game.
And while Twisted Mind seemingly have used soft Balkans in the Mena region,
this is where it matters in front of these fans on these stages
with hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line.
That is where the experience tells.
And there's a reason that all of these players are one mages.
But one of them is one world's, and why all of them are born to be bitches in Rocket League.
The common denominator between all victories at the EWC has been Drolley.
The Falcons looking to return to be number one here in Paris.
They took the one who is never lost in this event with them.
We'll see how long that continues on, a very intense matchup after this, but this one mattered
more than anything.
There was one player though that is on the run and that is Killers.
We'll see you after this.
Oh my word, the Falcon's fans going crazy down here for obvious reasons.
I'm here with Killers and Mahmood, our translator.
Killers to watch.
That felt like a grand final.
Did it feel like that to play it?
Honestly Twisted Mind is a big team,
And this win was not really like I respond to them
But it was more for us to show that we are ready to win
Yeah for sure and you did that but when you drew them in the in the draw yesterday
Nobu was clapping his hands with excitement. Do you think you might regret that a little bit now?
I came to choose the difference because the finalist Nobu when they saw that you came to beat them
He was suffering. Is this one of you?
Honestly, I don't care about the game, I'm the one who has to play the game.
And thank God, I'm the one who has the right to play the game.
I don't care about the game.
to the Saudi teams.
I told Raleigh that Mina didn't have a small team.
So, I told him that he was proud to be part of the team.
I'm sorry that they put the same meaning on the side.
They wanted to continue with the Grand Final.
Of course, they are proud of the North Africa region.
They are proud of it.
And they want to develop.
It's really unfortunate that we had to face twisted minds here.
We wanted to face them in the Grand Finals, but obviously I'm very proud of the Mena region
and I want to represent them more.
Absolutely, okay, right behind us now you can see, killers, the time has come to crush
another key, you're rubbing your hands together, you want to do it?
Yeah, of course, I'm so excited.
So excited, there's our Keymaster standing by, this feels like a big one doesn't it
really?
I mean, what a battle, an old Mena region, quarter final and it had it all, it was
so entertaining to watch and Killers is about to do what he has to do. Twisted
minds came to Paris carrying men as number one seed after taking the throne
from Falcons but tonight the Old Kings get their last word and that does wonders as
well for their club championship pursuit. Come with me Killers just for a
seconds to your fans. There's a lot of them. Let's give you a moment here.
Falkins fans, make some noise for killer right now. Killers are standing by and
they have been making so much noise for you in Arabic. What do you want to say to them?
I swear I'll give you all my best. I hope the world will see us again in the future.
We thank you so much. We appreciate everything that you do and say for us.
And we say, inshaAllah, we will bring you pride when we win the whole thing.
As he takes a quick selfie with the fan here, I've got one more question.
Can I call Vitality in the semifinal? Who do you want and why?
Honestly, I don't know if I'm ready for them.
Any way I'm ready, I'm ready, insha'Allah.
And we're ready to go.
I
We've got some crazy upsets early on some of the favorite teams have actually lost and are
at risk of elimination vitality are done in the lower bracket they need to rally if they're
to make the playoffs. That's a huge one. We just had a matchup today between the two previous
champions of the Esports World Cup Counter Strike, Navi Bested Mongols, so they're through to playoffs.
Mongols will need to rally in the lower bracket as well to book their ticket in,
but the action's heating up. We're crushing a lot of keys here in Counter Strike.
It seems like the lower bracket is definitely the place not to be at this point in time,
but the last team that I want to ask you about is Falcon specifically because for the
club championship, they are doing quite well. So how are they performing in CS,
considering their last major. They're looking strong. They're looking like they're bringing that major winning form in like they haven't missed a beat
They're definitely a threat to go all the way here in Counter-Strike
And I'm sure in the club championship as well. Would you put them as your favorite or do you have another team?
I'm putting on a spot right now. I know gotta do what you gotta do
I think they're probably the favorite. I think logic brand. They're the favorite
But we always wind up with some interesting upsets here in Counter-Strike
So I'm hoping we get a dark horse winner. All right. Well, thank you so much for that
That's it for master to see us update
Hello, my name is Yusie and these are the PS5 Supercars.
I definitely agree that Rock League is the hardest game on the PS5, mechanically at least
because Rock League is like a completely open game and it's five minutes of just straight
gameplay where high octane fast-paced mechanics seem tired time, so yeah, I agree.
I use PS5 controller.
I think the PlayStation controllers are just higher quality.
Personally, like I think the sticks feel really, really responsive and that's always
why I really liked it.
So a lot of players that are pro today started on PlayStation.
It allows for players that are good but don't have a crazy setup to try to compete against
the best and it kind of results in a bunch of pros that we see here.
I think it helped the control players to get hyped a little bit more when they play, for
example, pros on PC.
I was going for my cousin House to play with him and he led me to the game and thank you
for him.
It was the best times of my life to be honest, I played with my friends and just enjoyed
the game.
I mean, I still enjoyed the game but more in a friendly way, you know.
My name is Ross.
My name is Yusi.
from NRG Sports. Thank you for watching the PlayStation 5 Superfucks.
I'm here with Vitality fans KC fans a huge final match and we're gonna have a debate
Vitality vs. KC, they have to convince me who is going to win and why so firstly
why is KC going to be Vitality? KC is going to win because it's a team in the
world sure and the best player is Vachirot for sure but we love Ato and KC win easy.
KC win easy, why is Vitality going to be KC? First, Zen is the best player in the world
And second, we saw a really bad KC sent the beginning of the tournament.
So, Vitality is going to win easily.
Vitality is easy. And lastly, who has the best fans? KC or Vitality?
KC, sure. KC.
And why? Why are you guys the best fans?
In France, we have the best public.
And KC's public is the best.
That's not easy. And why Vitality?
Why are you guys better fans than KC?
Because I got this, it's cool.
It's cool, I like it.
I'm gonna lean KC I think in the debate.
Maybe I'll give it a KC.
What do you have to say about that?
About what?
What do you have to say?
I think you guys are gonna win.
I think I'm gonna pick you guys.
You should just look the match and look the public.
And you're...
You're stronger.
Just wait and see, he says.
Wait and see.
I'll take KC in 7.
Thanks guys.
Cheers.
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Are you ready for the French showdown by Toudy and the Beast ready to take on the blue wall of
Carmencourt? This is a showdown that has had fans packing into the STC arena since 4 p.m. We are now
four hours later and that Med Vatera is ready to show why he is considered the face of French
Rocket League. He's dominated Zen. He's had his number. Doesn't get it once again. We've got
We've got two incredible legends in the booth, and we've got James and Johnny, Johnny Boyd.
Who do you like on the screen more?
Well, I don't know why you're asking me. I'm zero for three of predictions today.
So I said KC at the start of the day, and I've been wrong every other time, so I guess I'm leaning vital.
You did promise me a game seven in every match.
We have gone six, so props to getting close.
James, though, this is an epic showdown that has had a lot of French fans buzzing
since we first announced the group at the end of last night's draw.
does this one have such an impact at EWC?
Well, I mean, you have two massive names in French,
Rocket League going ahead to have Vitira and Zen.
You ask fans of either team who are the best player
in the world like CJ just did.
They say Vitira and Zen.
And for good reason,
Zen has done something we had never seen before
with his perfect split and Rocket League
into a world championship win.
But Vitira has won more majors
than I have fingers, pretty much.
And he is just a beast.
Well, I have thought that manner of it.
Well, you won EWC in four hours.
We got to check it with two very special co-streamers
who are alive from the STC arena.
You can check out Camero and Kenny,
not just on their co-stream, but also live here
on the English Channel.
Gentlemen, welcome back.
We are here in the quarterfinals.
It has never been louder that I've been here
the seven weeks.
How are we feeling about our blue wall?
To be fair, I feel stressed.
This match is going to be hard.
And I know we've beat Vitality much in the season since two years, but...
Two years.
Yeah, I'm not feeling stressed at all.
I feel very confident.
I know Vatira and the boys have it in their hands.
They've been beating Zen since the 2023 World Championship, so I'm confident, even though
Vitality is a great team.
Yeah, you guys have struggled a little bit this tournament though.
Do you think that is weighing?
Obviously you have the track record just looking back, but in this event, do you think the
results have made you guys a little bit nervous?
No, I think we need that.
Every major that we won, every big competition that we won at the group stage, something
has to happen.
We have to make a reverse sweep, we have to feel the stress.
And now we did that in a group stage, now we're going to be Thanos in the playoffs.
I trust my team.
So every team so far coming from the lords and groups has lost, why are KC going to break that streak?
It's obvious, because we need that. We need that. As he said, every event we won, we had to have a match where either we're winning or losing, but we end up reverse with the game.
So we had it, we had it with our 8, and now we're done. We're just ready. But I'm stressed. I'm just the caster, right? I'm not a player, so it's just me.
Can I ask you guys out of everyone in your chat because there are thousands from all over the world watching your team tonight
Who is the biggest name on KC?
Biggest name biggest name that you are I think of course even though how to end you see are insanely good
And he can't win alone. So he needs the team but that's yeah has been our captain our leader
Now yeah
He has won so many majors and regional our producers agreed
They said he is our player to watch Gordon get some of the numbers. He's on all kinds of billboards all over Paris final question for you
If you make it to the grand final, what do you want to say to all the fans?
We've already bought their tickets planning on coming tomorrow guys. If you're coming here scream as loud as you can
Here as loud as you came like if the STC arena is gonna be filled up on the same day
And we will win for you guys absolutely
Thank you so much for joining us. We'll let you get back to the co-stream as we break down the rest of this match up
Thank you guys. That is an epic duo over there on the car. Awesome stream
But we got to talk about their opposition vitality is coming in here Johnny boy
How strong is this roster representing all the French fans tonight?
They've looked phenomenal so far this week and now after seeing all the other teams who've come from uppers winning
And if that's convinced me that Vitality have got a chance here, KC usually beat them.
This Vitality roster though is the only one in a few years that's been able to take a win.
So there's definitely something here.
Now this was not the hardest test coming into the quarterfinal as you're playing TSM.
Of course, towards the end of groups, is Vitality truly warmed up, James Bond?
You know, I think when you have a break as long as they did, you just never know.
But fortunately for them, it's going to be a best of seven.
a game to get in the rhythm, but you know that K-Corp, all these past results have to
be in the heads of Vitality, Zen, yes he's reached heights we've never seen, but it's
been a while since he's been there and you know he's hungry to get back.
There is a live look in Paris as everybody is gearing up for the first of seven games.
We're all expecting it to go the distance.
a very tight regional matchup between two familiar foes.
And if you're looking at the playoff bracket,
everyone's saying this thing was stacked at the top half.
Falcons barely edging their way past twisted minds
means that we already have one team in our semifinal
at the top.
This will decide who the Falcons play tomorrow, James.
And I will say with SSG and Ninjas and Pajamas,
those were results that were a little bit unexpected.
We started to see the rivalries,
The team that's usually getting defeated actually stepped up this time.
That change with Falcons being able to beat twisted mines.
But this is an opportunity for Vitality to keep that overall trend going.
Take down K-Corp, who has had their number for so long.
And they're going to have a tough road to the finals through Team Falcons.
But if they go through and win this,
the quality of bracket that they had to do to get that job done is one that
they will never forget and one that will build your legacy.
I have a new favorite game instead of where's Waldo where is in chambers or chambers out
among the vitality fans and the vitality fans should be proud to know they're not just represented
here in the venue.
They have been very loud online.
In fact, 75% make it 73 now in the updated poll are pulling for vitality.
Just 27 for Carmine Corp surprise.
It is a little bit of a surprise, you know, a car has a huge amount of fans also.
had the results, but that just goes to show you the confidence has slipped a little bit.
I think people see K-Corp as vulnerable, getting swept by SSG and then going to game seven against
R8.
So perhaps some of the people at home thinking this is the time for vitality to strike.
Johnny, seven games.
Who wins it?
Final answer.
I'm St. KC.
It is the final quarter.
Final ladies and gentlemen, lock in.
It's the final match.
A rocket leak tonight.
We are in Paris for the French derby to finally know who is the best in the world.
Here, the army is ready for you!
Are they ready, Lou?
Yeah, okay. I hear that, but...
You know in France we have a hymn.
That is called La Marseillaise.
And Casey have made it their own.
They should look for more.
We're going!
We are the blue one!
And we are the winners!
And here comes the neighbors, nobody wants it in their bracket.
The defending EWC Champions.
To be crowned the king of France, you have to eliminate all these competitors.
The one after the other, even those who claim to be the best players in the world.
So Ian is then ready for Carmine Corp.
Paris set to pour for Vitality!
Inside, Vitality have reached the quarter-finals looking calm, clean and almost untouched.
They have one of the most frightening ceilings in Rocket League
French crowd that knows exactly what this rivalry means but there is one
problem the team waiting for them on stage has been their problem all year
long. It is then versus Vachyride, it's the blue versus the yellow, the wall versus the hype and it's going to heat up in Paris.
I'll come to you first you've beaten these guys so many times
Kim included of course, why would today be exactly the same?
Because we won the last major, we're really confident, they're on a good team but we also play good so I believe in my team so we will win.
Xenya, you've of course done something that this man hasn't and that is win worlds, does that make you a better player than him?
No, I think he's a good player, he has a good team, we are also a good team and I think he's going to be a great match so just let's fight and who is better wins.
Very respectful. Listen, you've got French crowd here.
I want you to say your final words to each other in French.
It's going to be a great match, good luck to Zenn and his team, and with the best win.
Thank you, give your best, you already did it, you're extraordinary, it's the Blue Wall,
you even won the big games, you're exceptional, show that we're the best country and you're incredible.
FET!
2!
PLEEEEEEEEE!
It is a Rocket League classic when Zen and Matira take the pitch against each other.
It is a Rocket League classic when Vitality and Karmin Korp take the pitch against each
other.
Only one of these teams gets to move on in this tournament.
KC trying to defend their EWC title achieves vitality, trying to one-off.
Tough task it'll be, as they mentioned in the pre-match,
lot of history between the two and a big chunk of it in favor of the blue wall vitality.
I wouldn't say it's necessarily climbing a mountain here.
We're definitely trucking uphill.
It's no one I think of vitality thinks this is free.
They know they've got their work cut out for me.
You see it's Allen, it's here.
There's a reason they won the last one.
And they're ready to go at it again.
You're right about the blue wall,
taking the majority of the matches.
And just the last few times these guys met on land,
they played twice in Paris the last time they were here
earlier this year.
Casey wanted seven.
And then earlier, one in the group stage, three to one.
And then you go back to the Boston Major
by town of the actually beat Casey, three, two.
But that was the last time in a while
In an RLCS or EWC, that Zen has beaten Mathira.
Actually, for a major LAN victory,
you gotta go even farther back to when Zen won
the World Championship.
Well, Mathira's won so many LANs.
He's just had the better accolades than Zen has so far
in both of their careers.
But it's always a banger.
It was the last time they played.
And I just know we're gonna get another one here
for our final match of the playoff Saturday here
You can feel it. They're ready. Waste no time, Giorgi. Three, two, one, go.
KC starts with a box kickoff Juicy right off the park. No one's going to be ready for that rebound.
Already KC gave themselves an advantage on the kickoff Juicy. Quickly getting through the challenge.
KC with a shot at toe!
What's going first for KC?
That's how it just kind of leaps up the pitch here after he takes that first challenge on the side wall.
He has a lot of faith in his team coming up with a good 50 there. I mean, he didn't have a whole lot of boost, but he's pretty confident even if he got through. You know, he's back there.
But, Madeira, you can take a little risk, go up field, and it stays dividend. Well done.
Already, no vitality fans.
Cross the online media. Not feeling good that they had to match up against KC in the quarterfinals. They know how hard it's been to beat.
There's T.
There's gonna be any event to do it.
There's this iteration with Stizzy on it.
That has given just an extra little bit of oomph to this Vitality squad.
A Dato.
That started the scoring.
Ato slipping underneath 1, but can't pump Zin.
Really nice job from Vitality on the clear as well.
Stizzy, you say he needs a big game.
I think I agree because all of Vitality obviously knows.
Don't let Zin have the ball.
That's a bad idea.
So it will have to come from other places.
Obviously Zin will get his chances.
You know they can't stop all of them, but they will try and stop most of them somehow.
Stizzy doesn't get pumped there.
That just recovers on zero boost as well.
That's a little dabbling.
Teera going for a bump as well.
Awkward, exotic, great recovery and avoiding Teera there.
Great job from Heaven. He's had a great tournament for vitality so far.
Really great job. I agree.
Fantastic. Been a...
...job opening some space there out of the corner.
Plain in front of a ball, making sure that teammate behind him can find a nice easy clear.
That's what it's all about on deep things.
Made it easy for the guy behind you.
That's the tackle to town.
Towards net, the send was 0-2.
Not quite reaching.
Now, Ato knows that whoever's coming back to challenge it has to respect the quick hit.
So Ato, just a little tap, a little change-up,
send almost able to make that read,
but a tough one for store.
And Ato, the owner of both goals so far,
he has a great start.
Look at him coming.
Couldn't ask for anything more.
We did just see a team lose 5-2 with the men on the clock, so I think there's a long way to go.
If I had to choose the only twisted minds we see, what, 5-5 plus?
And most of the air game files are wild series.
Matira, keep things going. JC kind of picking up where they left off.
These guys met in Paris earlier this season, a couple months back.
It was a back and forth affair over time. It looked like my town could really get over that hump.
Something about KC!
Telling companies just be difficult for them to get by.
They're having struggles here in the first two minutes of Game 1.
This is busy, you want your ball presenting space, and Xen just going,
you can't pick it up three weeks.
It does get caught handing the cookie jar, and Xen has made it all the way back.
What a feel.
Down right there to meet him, like we said.
If KC can help him, they will challenge him as fast as they can.
They want him to be forced to give up the ball as quickly as possible.
So we'll call Juicy off.
Heavy touch off the ceiling.
Makes Xotic's job a little easier.
Send them just get back in the rotation.
Allow Xotic to move off.
Really what vitality you want though, isn't it?
Get that clear, but what kind of possession
or pressure have you had?
There's been almost none of it put vitality.
Xotic lost the ball, double tap looming,
and just off the post, rebound for Juicy,
goes for another double,
and Xotic's ready for that one.
two bad about it with the clock and the score situation but Regal definitely would have felt
like a nice cushion but you're not wrong Vitality hasn't had a whole lot of pressure but at the same
time I feel like the rotation defensively has been pretty good. They're willing to give up possession
at the games that they consistently stay in rotation and on time. They know that it's not
about taking every opportunity and then leaving pitch space and just letting Steezy challenge
He's only going at the absolute we pass team.
We know it's all about quality possession.
That's how he just needs to get one back on the board.
Then they can start worrying about sending the house.
Zend with the corner boost and the ball.
Batira bumps him out of the way.
That will prevent any push there for Vitality.
Stizzy's racing back.
Exotic will handle the ball once the fish is back to Stizzy.
Stizzy deleted on the play just when he thinks he's going to get the play.
Xen having to avoid another one.
We're talking about the physical game with both of these teams.
Both of them utilize demos a lot in their game.
Casey averaging over seven demos a game.
Vitality over six.
That's a lot of physicality on both halves of the field.
Casey getting the better of it so far.
Now the clock definitely an acre faster.
Vitality forced to take more risk.
And as soon as they do, the bump comes in on the third.
Oh, and he misses the put away.
But again, up two with 40 on the clock.
You're all right with it as long as you can stop this counter.
Chance for Vitality to make this a game.
Exotic setting it up for Zen.
Zen, one, two, denied by Vatira, but a free ball.
Stizzy, light touch back to Zen.
Vitality alive with 26 left.
Turns out you can't quite stop the counter.
It did cost him 20 seconds, though,
but then Vatira's got to feel bad about not
putting in a third goal twice.
Now he's got 26 on the clock to keep him out.
You're going to get everything from Vitality here.
Let's see what we get on the kickoff.
Nice from Zed, but a good response from Casey to Devo, Stizzy.
Not even try to force a challenge with Tira.
No way on the challenge for him.
A little awkward, Stizzy and exotic, getting tied up.
Not what you want, but 10 seconds remaining.
Stizzy gets the touch, Zed has to go.
But they're not winning the challenges.
Oh, and another Devo gets some space down.
Oh, he's got no boost.
And the ball dropped under a second left.
Zen gets a chance to play.
Exotic coming to play close.
Juicy up right on top of the ball.
And it'll float right back.
GG's game one.
Casey takes it.
Almost felt like Vitality was kind of surprised
that ball was actually still up there like, oh,
that's in position.
Zen has a dribble and they just didn't quite know
how to process that information that quickly.
As Dizzy couldn't sign, we each go for a pump,
cut out for a pass.
And eventually Zen just had to get rid of it
Because as we know KC not in the mood to find out what was about to happen
forced them to make a decision Vitality can't convert on the 0 second try
and Carmencourt the 2-0 lead will hold on
This is continuing to be painful for Vitality
Atto getting both of those goals but I couldn't leave it again
Nice hit there for Atto
and then this play for Vitality to keep them alive
was working and good enough and then Vitality get this kick off back to Stizzy
and Sizi gets demoed, KC.
And then we talked about it yesterday,
James, during our last cast,
his quality over quantity.
When it comes to the physical game,
it really felt like KC got maximum quality
out of all of their demos in this game.
They got 10 of them, six over from Vitaliy.
Okay, they got both.
They got, yeah, it helps to get both.
That's even better.
But you did mention the demo stats at the start.
There's a lot of physicality in this match
and you don't always get to catch all of it.
It's kind of something you have to just feel out.
Vitality a good job keeping themselves in the game at all times to spike in and out demo
Do you know having to constantly reassess the situation having to make tough plays?
So they do here in two talk about the lack of pressure from vitality
The ball was in their half 65% of the time and most of that time in their back right corner
It's a nice reset. Just why to the net. I thought we've been looking very good at starting the series
He's going to threaten behind the ball as he often is, because I want to try to read him early.
He should work for Stizzy. He doesn't have a lot in the tank.
Makes it work though with a nice wave dash.
Exotic slowing it down, but here's behind though.
Is that with client support?
He's still going to get back here and get corner boost steal.
He's going to get bumped for it.
Still, by Tau to get a chance to actually set something up here.
to one of the boost and he could seeded possession for it. Sadden just couldn't really get a handle of all there, but still KC losing the boost
confidence right now, but by telling his rotation at the switch so wide, it's too much time to get anything going.
You know, they're losing the boost numbers on that KC side, because then he's almost playing this weird decoy roll.
He throws so much pressure from Karmie Gord, they want to remove him off the pitch at every opportunity.
It feels like he's almost just playing keep away with his own car, and he's willing to go and say,
Hey, look, you wanna spend all that time coming to hit me?
I'm just gonna drive around, grab all these boost pads,
and we'll see what happens next.
It's time for Tierra to get his demo.
Stizzy, not a 50, but it's out to the corner
into same deeper for Tierra.
Halfway will take any space,
Zenn gives him exotic stuffing too.
Carming corp defenders.
Boy, this play is a change of pace
from the last series, isn't it?
Super Sonic in the last series this one much more measured from both spots right controlled
If it's here will indeed open a lane for a down great bit of bump and shoot play if it's here
It never really gets back into the rotation. He's downfield
Most of the time and he's doing that in this tournament all week
He just loves getting up there likes creating opportunities that way and he does so there with the bump
Like I said, bot kitten offered Vitality, but it goes right to KC, and you know, he doesn't actually make contacts, but it's all about the threat.
Like we mentioned, oh, that's a good reset. Nice save from exotic, he'll have to make a couple of him, but Tira tries to spot one bottom left corner.
Vitality just able to cover the gap, and a lot of room here at the midfield line, that's how quickly realizing that you moved, you find out what was gonna come from that.
Nice addition to the middle. Stizzy has zero though, and he's just gotta hold it.
It's happening a couple times. Stizzy's getting the ball with not any resource to do anything with it.
Exotic.
And Vitality struggling to get by the midfield line.
Zen. What's wrong? He's got a man downfield. Exotic.
Gonna create some space for his team. Stizzy.
Off the wall. Atone.
He might get beat by Exotic there, but Exotic has to stretch.
Stizzy. Everyone's getting deleted.
Zen. Will buy everybody time to get reset.
Gets over one. Zen double tapped us off the bar!
the bar, twice off the bar, third time it's not the charm.
KC, keep him close.
But I say, just able to get a piece of the bumper
on that shot into the bottom left corner.
What a job, Vitality.
Thought they had one for sure, but again,
that KC defense, so tough to beat.
Blue wall and half-name, exotic,
can't hit the ground bench, but here he goes, dead red.
Juicy will lend it a helping hand.
Stizzy, not quite equal to it.
Caught by Vitality in the middle of their rotation
as Stizzy was expecting a hit there from Juicy,
but he flipped by the ball, and all of a sudden it looks like Stizzy's out of position.
But when he doesn't hit it, all of a sudden Stizzy has to turn and run, and by then, it was already too late.
Vitality have yet to score a goal in the series.
What can they do?
Try to get control, they get demoed.
They try to make a push.
The ball's in their net, Zen makes the stop.
That's the two minutes to go.
I'm sorry, they did score in Game 1.
But it feels like Vitality have not scored all series.
So sometimes the feeling is more true than the facts.
I get what you mean.
It did.
It took a lot of effort to get through on that first one.
To be fair, and they've been kept quiet for all the game,
too.
So DC definitely is doing a great job preventing goal
scoring opportunities and forcing with zero.
That's going to be at least that's one back in the way
of the towel.
Nice bump.
DC will just hold the ball wisely.
He doesn't have to force the net. Use up two. Make Vitality do all the work.
And Tira, he's just gonna play, poke it around the net, see what he can do.
And how about just a little tap down on a defender and let the towel score at the top of the net?
And Vitality have to know what KC's game plan is at this point.
They keep trying to play it slow. They keep trying to control the ball.
And they keep getting demoed.
Stizzy, right before all of this happened, was slowing it down,
trying to keep control, trying to size up a 50.
But KC aren't playing the 50. They're playing demolition derby.
It's happening constantly!
You said, what, 10 demos in Game 1?
Correct.
I think they're close to matching that here in Game 2.
Vitality, definitely not.
Well, I shouldn't say definitely not.
Unlikely to come back here at this point.
I wonder if they take their time out.
I mean, you'd be justified in thinking of it.
Because the game plan so far, you know, it really has felt,
let's just try and play rock solid defense.
get as much as we can you know obviously they're noticing Casey trying to go and
get physical bumps and a lot try and make Stizzy an exotic either play makers
that's fair reasonable game plan
even Stizzy they're kind of targeting him as well he's gotten demoed three or
five times in this game yeah I just you know maybe picking up the pace maybe
snacking the ball a little bit for instead of long clear game yeah you'll
You like the force reset?
You're supposed to stay.
Yeah.
Not a bad try.
Well seen.
Tough game.
On-perfit in tempo 4 vitality and a tough series so far.
May see the tactical timeout coming in.
But KCR making a statement right now in this series
as they put in the victory lap goal in game 2.
Tear's not going to miss that one.
That one's easy.
Low pressure.
Low pressure, great challenge.
juicy and an exclamation point at the end of Game 2.
Great start to the quarter-finals for Carmacore.
And indeed, indeed, Vitality do elect for their time out here.
They say clearly whatever we've come into this is not good.
569 scorers in, the problem with it, four saves and three shots.
We haven't really seen him do anything about one double tap attempt yet off the bar.
Off the bar and he had to pick that one up too because both of his teammates got bumped. Yeah
So he was forced into the full solo play and then they said there was still a rebound attempt after that
Yeah, and it was off the bar. Yeah, he almost put it in right above the top of the man
I tried to pull through it from the atomic but couldn't quite squeeze it in. Yeah
Incredibly difficult shot
But 14 shots per KC in that game and 13 in the last game
My talent he had seven. I believe they had seven in the last
Outshot outpressure
Game one again ball was in their house 65% of the time. I'm sure it was 65 plus that game too.
Quiet so far here in the first two games
Not allowed to even start buzzing
You get that one goal and that was all they had really
Apart from that the chances are working have not become amazing
You know, we talked a few times over the course of the EWC, you know, you have to earn a little bit of pressure.
You need somebody other than Zen to start winning the consecutive challenge, right?
Because we've seen Zen like to talk about that solo effort that he couldn't just quite put in the car.
That's okay, that happens.
But he does get through multiple defendants.
And that's the type of command that's necessary to earn space where you get to get boost,
And then you can fight for possession to get to the line.
You know, I want one doing it at the end of the moment.
Yeah, that's what I'm wondering.
If you don't just try to boom it a little bit.
You know, just try to force KC to actually respect
the long game a little bit more.
And while booming the ball, it doesn't necessarily mean
you're giving yourself space, because it could just
leap right into a counterattack.
Controlling it just hasn't worked.
It hasn't worked at all.
And Pulse Dizzy got demoed a lot more in that game.
He's only demoed once in game two,
but I think he got bumped a couple more times
as well. And Stizzy has had a lot of standout moments on this Vitality team. He has been
an explosive player. And he's got it for this, because Sen, not having a good time.
Exotic had a couple moments in there where it looked like he was starting to set things
up for his team. But if all the cards have not been played yet for Vitality, KC continue
to have their number. Vitality got two more games to figure it out.
Hey, they went, I think they heard you.
Stizzy's starting off with a boomer, and a chase,
and then just diving straight into the middle of the ball.
We'll see if the timeout buff plays in favor of vitality.
Only seven wins out of 24 timeouts taken though.
Wow, so at least in this particular event,
I'm not a buff very much, not a thing.
Stizzy's gonna get a 50, leaving Thurban Exotic in a tough spot.
You saw him get chipped.
Stizzy helps him out.
Now, what a corner double jump there for Matto, who has been, again, excellent in the series so far.
He scored the opening two goals.
Oops.
They lost the ball here, Zend drops it.
Trying to make it awkward for Juicy, but...
Touch around on the challenge, exotic on the midfield boost.
I'm gonna let Stizzy take this once.
Stizzy getting away from Matto.
Oh, Stizzy has a little bit of pressure, but a good drop right off the Juicy's nose.
Four KC and he leaves it for Vatira off the board.
Here's the shot, but everybody from Vitality covered
about every angle they could think of.
Exotic got no boost.
He's left on the wall and viewed a passing front,
but no shuttle target.
Love the idea, though.
You have the one guy fake, the dribble set up,
like you might try and solo play the net.
The other guy comes to the opposite angle,
tries to dish it across the box.
Love the vision from Carmencourt.
Great idea to try and cross up some defenders.
Xan trying to bump Juicy and get a set up.
Two steal voids of...
He's all going up high on the ceiling trying to challenge Ato!
And it's just not good enough for Tira!
KZ keep on rolling!
I can understand why Stizzy felt compelled to go here.
He sees Zenn on the line with the bench over his head.
But I think that shot might've actually been right where Zenn was headed.
Either way, you can't trust that it's not gonna go straight in.
Not too upset about Stizzy trying to make the play himself.
That is not a situation you just want to let happen if you can try and stop it
But an old goal does not feel good. Even now the kickoff he gets the touch of the ceiling he gets bumped. He doesn't get the play
Okay, see get the ball and locks
vitality down
And only one goal scored in the series so far by my town here's a devil for some space hot shot
And easy for juicy to take that's what will make sure that corpus gets taken
Vitality again getting bumped off the rock. Here's a free space for Zeng.
There's a lot of KC defenders to deal with though, top of the box.
Nobody can go Zeng. Wanted to take the advanced position.
Exotic, want to take all that boost Zeng's the force on.
Yeah, definitely Vitality trying to figure out which way they want to go with the ball.
That's a very favorable bounce. Mityra 1v1's Zeng takes the foot free Zeng.
What a decent 50s, Mityra. I need you to win this challenge. It's a big one.
Good win there from Stizzy.
He thought it would make things awkward for Juicy, but it got perfect catch.
Wins this one as well, set, good catch underneath.
There was no rebound to play with, now he goes downfield exotic.
Passed the Fisher to him, Stizzy got demoed,
and he probably would have been the one to receive that pass.
And again, the demos are absolutely sliding by talent.
Stizzy trying to keep it away from KC here.
KC just keep on swinging across, set, finally gets one over.
Reset 50, got it to his teammate, Exotic, and SZZ, have it going! Exotic, finally, fucking the net!
And Vitality tied the game!
It felt like it had to be one, Zin. Look at that, 50 keeps it playable for Exotic, and he kept it tight, that's how...
And that is a heck of a job on the goal line.
Dude was 1v3 for a second, dodged the bump, got him into position, had a look at the save, but the placement too good!
Vitality tied it up. Something has to swing here for Vitality.
They cannot drop this game if they really want the percentage chance of them winning to be high enough.
Free ball, get a little bit of space. Zen will take all the boost.
Juicy, action comes straight back to vitality. Zen up high, off the ball and he missed the rebound exotic.
It was close, but not enough.
Now this is an incredibly difficult read.
Zen ripped that thing towards the wall and forced Fittsira to make a desperation jump at it.
but he's just glad that the follow-through did not quite connect.
Exotic back on the wall. Stizzy tried the blindside challenge again.
This time Vitality getting that wall into space a little bit more.
They make those defensive stops to get into position.
Exotic sizing up to 50 and another good challenge there from Juicy.
Atto.
Bit of control, Batira taking it next across.
Juicy was clerking, he got the demo.
Stizzy and Juicy getting tied up together here.
Stizzy finally getting the ball, but just sitting there
was enough time for Ato to get reset.
And a demo on the goal line again.
KC had the opening!
I don't know where anyone was going,
but my talent just got away with one.
And no idea if they bumped him
or it was just a straight miss read.
You felt like for sure that should have been a KC goal.
Dish down to the Tira.
Xotic, we'll see.
As they like to say, ball doesn't lie.
Oh, fake.
Back to Xotic.
Straight down, Stizzy's there.
The Tira back into safety.
Overtime looming.
Vitality trying not to go down 0-3 in the series.
Going across, Stizzy finding a punch shot.
And we got O.T. Vitality.
It's a must-win game.
I believe the ball's resetting.
Try to get the star going.
Sizes up to 50 and it gets him a free, bouncing off the ground.
With the 50 underneath, KC we're ready for it, but it's out into some space.
Atta will leave it, but here I'm challenging the backboard.
Stizzy's up to the task.
Oh, same team for Stizzy. You know you can't afford to let it bounce.
End of the flip reset. Can't quite retain possession.
Exotic.
And Matira was ready for it.
Xen up high again.
Off the ceiling.
Matira not.
It's going to boost here.
But Vitality aren't immediately ready.
And that touch is just not going to get it done.
Exotic has to retreat.
Stizzy back in the corner.
Exotic wanted that boost.
Now he's going to reverse.
Xen has to bail him out.
Xen coming through.
Stizzy coming from behind.
Good toss up to Matira here for KC,
which just forces Vitality to respect it.
All of them in full retreat.
From the midfield line.
Stizzy no touch, but still by Tauro he will get it, and now Stizzy's got it.
Nothing toorum though, nothing to say for Batira back into the corner.
You see that touch from Batira, you know, it looks a little soft, he's like,
why did he hit it so soft? Well they're actually trying to draw Zed in
so they can just smash him immediately and keep possession.
Love the ideas from KC, they'll do anything.
They'll take free possession with ball and if it means we're moving Zed in,
Stizzy does a great job of working through a couple.
I'm excited, we'll have a under boost to work with here on the challenge.
Send from the corner. Stops by Fatira. Back her straight towards Vitality's box. Now towards the midfield.
Here comes Fatira again. 50 straight down case here. Always ready for it. Juicy's next.
Send doesn't got a ton here on the backboard and they finch it way out. Vitality needed that because they were all sitting low on boosts.
That's why you practice those clears right there. Zero boost, dismount up. Your backboard finds a perfect long pinch.
Put that one in the tool bag. That's a good one.
It was Vitality a chance to actually get some midfield game going.
But he's really in the midfield.
Coming from the side.
And this is- Oh, that was a chance for Stizzy!
Stizzy flying in on that.
I don't think he thought he was gonna get a free touch till Zen.
How's it going Zen?
With a dunk back over towards Exotic.
It's a decent catch on it for Matier with a full tank of booze.
Stizzy was playing close behind.
And not towards the midfield, but Vitality
We'll find a way with Zen off the ceiling with an extra touch.
Ato's ready for it.
It's awkward!
Exotic punches it in!
We've got a ball game!
Great job from Vitality here, squeezing.
Zen works through Wattetown.
That is a difficult save.
He knew he needed to try and get it to the corner, but he had to dismount off
the backboard practically straight down, and that is difficult to get that one
to safety.
Unfortunately, ends up hanging right in front of Nandie Exotic.
He's playing tight behind, this time in the right spot just drills it.
Well done from Vitality to just squeeze and squeeze in that overtime.
And a lot more shots with him. That's really what you like to see.
I mean, the first couple of games they just felt like they couldn't get a whole lot on target.
This time they get, what is that, 13? I can count.
Well done to them and FungiCore.
I don't think they'll be scratching their heads quite yet. I think they all know what happened there.
Zed getting top honors, two assists, three saves.
Exotic picking up both of those goals, he also had three.
Three saves actually for everybody on Vitality, and eight demos apiece on both sides.
Vitality actually, like you said, getting more opportunities, getting 13 shots on net,
and finding a way to actually force Casey to play some defense in the series.
Hey, you were kind of right. A lot of it did come down at the start of the game.
They really were just like, hey, smash the ball.
ball like forcing to catch a hot one because you know they were trying to play
this day well each of us try and play our solo air dribbles and it was it was
okay but it was definitely just we're getting out challenged and out
positioned and you know those challenges are they're just not working
out so if we force them to you know really make those precise adjustments
we're gonna smash the ball at them it's a lot harder to gain possession
cleanly and start something dangerous than you just smash it right at them
KC, big to kick off, Juicy is the ball, but he gets done already. Explosions.
Vitality, ripped the ball away.
Stizzy, kind of challenged Juicy here, this one rips from exotic, he was kind of getting
carried by a kickball player.
Set, down, and another demo on third man, that's going to put a lot of pressure out.
Passes right on target, Matiro scores first.
Army Corps, what a job of understanding the pitcher on defense.
I mean, they know no one's actually in position to shoot the clear, so they just kind of keep
letting it bounce, and they turn it into two demos and a bomb from their own hands.
Vitality.
I think they did a better job of avoiding how many times they were getting demoed.
It's out of addition, a little payback here off the kickoff, Stizzy, it gets a nice
movement set coming in quickly after that first 50, but it was a good kill there
My cape port, Metira taking to the sky.
Pops that on the reset.
Exotic.
Actually makes a nice move, but he ended up running into Atom.
Juicy.
Falling down! Juicy!
To nothing!
So this is a great shot by Juicy, first and foremost,
but what on Earth, Vitality?
Xenis camped out on the goal line.
Why did Exotic have to go for this?
That's going straight at him.
He's got that one.
I know you don't want him to challenge everything,
but come on, you get it.
They want him to go for the rebound, right?
They wanted to be the man downfield.
That's a good idea.
But if you're going to just put it in your own net,
just say you got that one.
That's happened twice now to them in this series.
Stizzy on the whole way back in game number one.
And Vitality, quite the hole.
They got to dig themselves out of.
Exotic does force the 50.
Juicy, the touch out.
Juicy's kind of in a low key menace.
In this series, a lot of really solid fifties, a lot of momentum killing touches.
Whenever Vitality seems to start generating a little bit of pressure,
and now they get another free one down, Bill Batira.
Oops, did not hit that.
Juicy will throw it right back into Vitality's corner.
And Casey keep on rolling with it.
Atto's denied, rebound Juicy going high.
With two touches out, back to Batira, keeping it on the board.
Back to Atto! Right through the eyes!
Pretty nothing. Look how many times KC just keeps putting it up because they know they have to keep jumping and jumping and jumping and wasting
Boost and Zen's rise you might
Cannot figure out the shooting angle for the last one even karmichord. Yeah, that was pretty good
We just keep throwing it up and up and up
There's still time left in this game for vitality, but our KC. Oh goodness. That's just in the net
Well, that's a disaster for vitality
And they're just starting to get things figured out in this series
Casey put a four spot on them, this one off the kickoff!
And if the other ones didn't hurt, that one definitely had to.
Well done, Carmencourt, from bad to worse for vitality.
You hate to go down three, and then a kickoff to go down four.
Yeah, there's three minutes on the clock, but it's gotta start now.
Yeah, I'm not sure what to do with it.
Haven't been able to get the ball.
Juicy has just been all over them.
It started with Atoe scoring early in this series, the Juicy's 50s, but if possible the
demos have been no doubt annoying for Vitality, and that is just an absolute disaster.
When Reigns' course is right, I mean Zen on that transition to the midfield, yeah it
wasn't bad, but all of Karmi 4 knew it wasn't on target.
It wasn't towards the backboard, they knew that Flip Reset wasn't going to be that
dangerous.
just led Zenful all the way to the floor and then they make the challenge.
Matira plays the follow-up and it's the timing for Matira that makes the big difference. Obviously
Vitality trying to squeeze. They get caught and in the cookie jar a little bit. He is the wrong way.
Matira puts in number six and oh buddy it's up. You know it's kind of puzzling there's so much
star power on this Vitality team. We watched this team play against the rest of the competition
in rocket league and they're able to command they're able to have authority on the pitch
what is it about paycourt that they just can't figure out i mean i think about like their last
matches right they lost in seven yeah and then lost in four and then vitality they won in paulson
it is three two but then it's four one kc and that's the whole way back that was online and then
And then you have to go the whole way back over to Raleigh, KC went 4-1, and then Birmingham
on line 4-1, KC, and then just 3-2, KC 4-1, KC 4-2, KC, and I keep going.
I don't even want to cast the game, it's 6-0.
I can keep going.
KC-0 by Talib.
But Tira owns Zed.
It's mind-boggling to me, because you watch my topic, it's every other team.
And no one on the team makes them look like this.
Like this is the same KC squad that got routed by Space Station.
And yet they do this to Vitality.
It's... ooh, all's well on that.
Well, it definitely feels like Vitality at this point in the game.
Trying to just get in the bag, right?
Try anything. Everyone just go take the chance on the ball, see what happens.
Garmin Corps probably doesn't even want to score anymore.
They're like, come on, let's go to the next one.
We didn't change left, and I mean, it's got to feel like a long minute.
Vitality it feels like forever, but you probably feel a little fortunate that you at least have one more game
To figure it out
But there's really only been what four minutes of gameplay that you've looked like the more dominant team
It's even in the first minute of the game that they want but here's going first and Casey will put pressure on
And it was a struggle for my time to actually get that authority. Oh
Look at that
Let's just see if we can do full cross map pinch passes and see if we can put one of those in.
We're clip farming right now on Casey.
I know.
For Cometo and Kevin, they were both like,
Yeah, you know, we need the trauma.
Because that's how we win tournaments.
There's not a lot of drama here.
What's something bad happen to the group stage?
We win.
And I mean, 7-0.
It is an absolute shawackin' right now.
If you don't even have anything more to say, there is nothing left to say.
Rammercore have absolutely smashed games for me.
Even the KC fans are like, out here, they're rolling the drums, but everyone's kind of
chilling.
A couple people are standing, most people are sitting, most KC fans are sitting, they're
big chilling.
Yeah, the worst thing that happened here at the group stage was one lost space
We may have to readjust what bad means.
And really the only thing I can think of the difference between what's happening right now and that space station game.
Space Station always hit Casey.
That's probably the only difference.
Man, it's not to say that my talent is not getting a few bumps, but it's not every single time.
Brazil! We did it! We made it.
7-1 will be the official score line there.
We'll call it a JV Shutout.
But hey, you've earned enough from us.
I want to hear what's going on with Kometo.
So, Lou, give us the lowdown.
How does LKC feel?
And I am with very proud CEO and streamer here, Kamel Kenny,
on the side of KC.
Guys, you're going to make it fast for you
against Spice Station.
What's going on?
What's this dream?
Well, yes, we're used to going crazy.
It's the truth.
It's the last confrontation.
We've always won.
But now, yeah, 7-1, it's...
We're having fun.
We're just used to stomping them, beating them.
But 7-1 is pretty massive, and I asked Kenny,
are you the best Vitality player in the world?
It's Vatira from far away, I'm in the caratiou,
but I'm still stressed.
The match is not over, there's one left.
I'm not in the right or the left, but I'm stressed.
To be confident, I'm still stressed, even though the best player in the game is Vatira
and last but not least, Kamel, we know,
It's a LoL club. It's a club that's passionate about LoL.
But why Rocket League? It's also a regular club in La Carmine.
Well, actually, we're one of the world's best structures for several years now.
So, no, it's not just a LoL club. We fight all the time for international titles.
And we've won several major titles, and we have another one to go and get for the back-to-back.
So, let's go.
So, let's go. We're going to get that trophy here at the EWC.
Let's get back to the game, guys.
So, we came into this series saying, uh,
Karmicorp were averaging what was 7.6 demos a game achieved.
Guess how many demos Casey had in that last game?
How many did they get?
Twenty. Twenty!
Guess who had the most demos on Casey?
Uh...
Ato! How many?
A lot.
Fifteen!
My goodness.
Ato had fifteen demos!
Yeah, that explains seven mil.
If you're getting hit twenty times, that's crazy.
I mean, like...
We know the space station were doing that the KC weren't they?
They were snagging it, do the math.
Wait, 20 demos times 3 seconds?
Yeah, it's a whole minute.
It's a whole minute of a player's off the field.
20% of the game.
That is a, this year at least, EWC record of the year.
Most demos in a single game.
I don't think we'll see.
Vitality at 8 demos as well.
So we have 28 total demos in the last game.
I mean just ridiculous. What can vitality do? Don't get hit. What were you saying yesterday? The fighting game was coming. Don't get hit. Good luck. It's bad.
Alright Zen, what do you got? Good solo effort. And again, immediately met a midfield line. I mean, Karmicorps just do not care.
They seize in up with a ball, send one at him.
Doesn't matter if it's good or not.
Get him to make a choice.
Pops up here, Vitality.
Again, under some pressure, but here it has the reset.
That's what really wanted to go for it.
Just to be a little more patient. Juicy'll take it.
Even their exotic thinks, okay, I'll just weave around you.
I'll just drive up the wall. No, no chance.
They learned. That's what space station was doing to KC. They said, maybe we should do that.
It's been working. The great effects.
There's dizzy ends on the wall.
There's just so much space. No one from Vitality is going.
We've got to get something going.
At least it's even.
And it's driven for now.
It slipped through and it's down.
Two minutes gone. Vitality. At least stable right now.
Stizzy, he's just trying to get it away from the KC rotation outside.
With a reset.
Batiric. A little chip. It's a good idea, but Juicy was ready for it.
Dropping it down on the post, Zen.
Garely getting the save.
We'll get it to him. Zen will also get pumped.
Oh, and exotic wins the touch, but it's wide.
It's a great drop. It wins Zen back in his goal line there.
He had to be very cognizant of the air-drip of the bump coming in, so he knew it was a very thin save that he was going to be able to make.
That's why he hit it so soft that the back post right behind him did not want to take the chance of trying to get a big part of the ball and just letting one in,
especially when goals have come at such a premium for vitality.
AC out here trying to make him have to execute the difficult play.
We'll get a KC corner boost steel. Something we've seen a lot of for vitality.
And it was sent right back to their house.
Stizzy again air dribble 50.
Haven't had much success with that at all. Ato.
Quick pop on the reset. Stizzy blindside challenge this time. This is not over.
Send. Next up.
Time taken away. It has been more stable for vitality. Ato.
Force is the 50, just kept his nose behind it. Matira, apply, off the corner with two taps.
The talent you just get back to, it's Dizzy diving for it.
Unable to beat Juicy on the play, and Exotic's luck with nothing.
Not this amount he wanted either.
Seems like just giving the ball straight to KC.
Dizzy with a solid challenge, but that is very playable for Charming Cork.
Exotic rebuilds. Let's get some control here.
But Matira's winning the ball.
And Atto is in a good spot, couldn't find a way to get to target.
Juicy, forces it and bumps back into him.
Actually works out for Exotic, makes the ball very playable.
Drops it down, it's not enough the pressure, but Tira always finding a way back into safety.
And there's just so much boost advantage for KC, says he did get the midfield boost.
It's a little awkward, Atto got bumped out of the way.
Exotic with another air dribble.
But by Talonny, the pressure has not been easy to build, Zendal pot shot,
all he could catch Metira out, Metira with another great catch,
goes through the dental, Metira doesn't even look at him.
It's time to help him in the midfield and Sockham will try.
They just keep getting stuffed.
Good ball for Stizzy, that's a big chase you gotta make.
30 seconds, Metali, the great job of stop bleeding if nothing else.
And overtime would feel pretty good.
And win even better.
Good attempt initially from Stizzy, but he couldn't really drive the ball in front of the box.
Here he tries to create an opportunity.
Exoticus to recover, there was no corner boost for him.
Zed was just, he had to wait.
And another overtime, maybe incoming.
Stizzy with another pot shot.
He'll get the corner boost.
Juicy just stays behind the ball, and we do have OT.
Vitality.
What do they got?
They got the kickoff, Zend drops it back! Stessie scores!
Vitality somehow, some way, are alive in the series.
What a job just driving that one straight through.
Exotic on that kickoff. I mean that was huge. The timing on that flip to get an extra tap on the ball just over the cheat.
And Carmencourt.
Vitality also aggressively cheating forward with Xan following the type behind and great job with a good 50 in front of the box.
Then Guz and his Stizzy may be able to extract all the left pitch and actually find the finish button.
I would have felt pretty bad if you got that type of 50 right in front of the net and couldn't score it.
I can't believe that Vitality won a game where Xotic had 78 points.
You're kidding.
They had 78 points in that game.
Zeroes across the board.
Which is a little surprising, because I do felt like he was involved in some of those plays.
Granted, when you think about the shot totals,
Vitality only had six shots on that, but KC only had four.
So we talk about the 20 demos in that previous game from KC,
and their offense has been firing pretty well.
They've been getting 10-plus shots a game in almost every game in this series,
but this time their offense not nearly as high-powered.
That's a fascinating game.
I mean, that one was a head scratch.
78 score on the scoreboard.
Zeroes across the board.
And normally, you know, sometimes you see a player with a score line like that.
They're contributing with bumps, demos, you know, very off-ball, down-stills, type of thing.
Zero demos for Xotic there either.
So I don't know.
That's a very fascinating game.
So like, it feels like Xotic kind of disappears, but they play 0-0 all the way to OG.
They're winning.
We head to Neo Tokyo. Every game is a fresh start in the series. Vitality are
still in it. Casey, bringing some early pressure here at the start. Exotic.
Fling this ball back in. Actually wins this touch. Ato will get the look at it.
He didn't even try to tackle him. Ato leaving it for Matira and knocked away
by Exotic. No rebound for Drewson to play with. He's forced to get back quickly.
close it in not even close you got excited I did
that puts a little bit of pressure on exotic decent touch back to Zen that's a
quick counter that's what's ready for it stuffed again that's a free ball
boat be handled by by quality and they left the back door open
save spoke to soon but here I just got there in time I should have known
The tier is back there, that's never in.
That's how to keep the ball.
A little more oof!
Behind some of that pushes in the first minute.
Stizzy. Dropping it down, gets a 50 underneath.
They get a bump as well!
I got a lot of Stizzy, Atto, and Zen.
Zen was trying to size that up, but Atto was all over the ball.
He actually couldn't figure it out through the smoke screen.
He was diving up, ready to just jam at home,
and then the explosion happens right in front of the ball
and he can't quite figure out which way he needs to go.
And KC, work out of clear.
Ato gets bumped here, Vitality gets some quality physical plays in, and they force the 50 back.
Some of these are better for Vitality. They actually force a KC to use more of their resources just to fall downfield.
Ato wins a great 50 off the ceiling. In quick, catch from the reset.
Juicy supports, but Tira waiting on the side wall for Senn, pushes it back towards the midfield line, but nobody's there.
Get that quickly.
Xen actually gonna wait right behind his team
to support playing third-band, exotic.
Forces are back, Stizzy steps it up.
It's gotta be Xen.
Xen on target!
Vitality take the lead!
You can see Juicy here.
You knew he needed to make a couple of fifties
because he knew his teammates both had zero.
The tower's grabbed the midfield for Katerer.
Wisely, I will say.
Goes back to net first.
He doesn't leave Juicy stranded on his own completely.
But unfortunately, that means Katerer
can't actually make the save on a ball above the net.
And Zen comes in, drills a good one.
Let's hear it off the kickoff, trying to strike back.
Ato next up, caught it underneath.
Zen just tries to rip it.
Shoes, he gets a great catch.
And a release to the side.
Ato will be ready on the other.
And he's got it over one, trying to beat exotic.
He's got him, but Stizzy gets in the way.
Zen pops it downfield.
Exotic is downfield.
Look at that corner boost.
If Stizzy can shove this, it might be a good push.
Zen can be ready as well, and he's got the push as well.
Hattown, he's doing a little bit better, avoiding those bump attempts too.
He tells him to build a little bit of momentum.
Batira forces to go vertical.
Hattown, going to catch with some moves.
Juicy calls support behind, kicks out, and that's Vitality Ball.
Like, support again, demoed, exotic, deleted on the play.
Zen, catch all of Gay Corp. are waiting for it.
He kicks it away from Batira.
Batira keeps getting bullied.
Ato forces the 15 ground down underneath, but could really force it through.
Nice drive from Ato.
And Vitality continuing to stick with that game plan.
You'll see Zen will drive up and force like he's going to challenge the midfield.
But if you not want him using his talents on challenging ball after open space,
Vitality just do not want to waste him like that.
Sonic.
Paul gets shucked by him.
It's not going to make contact there, but Juicy will still turn and tail.
Stizzy gets around one, stuffs Matira, Zen gets set up in the corner.
Matira wins that touch, Atom went downfield to get a demo on Exotic.
Stizzy has to run back quickly, Exotic spawns right in traffic to get that ball.
Vitality hanging on desperately to this one goal lead.
As Atom has to recover quickly! Shot is just wide and Juicy's there anyway.
Guys, so there it is. He didn't quite expect that text to go that way. Nice back pass from Xen and Xotic.
Doing his best there, but runs right into the big brick wall of the midfield.
Coming for a minute left. A lot of time to work with, but he needs a boost.
Xotic finds Xen, but he only got Vatira, who gets pumped again, since finding more of that.
But Vatira's not had as much freedom as he had earlier in this series, about how he continued to hold.
One goal lead, but here come KC.
Going across.
Exotic was the one who got a demo this time.
No one from KC there having to respect the clear from Vitality.
KC also stopped a game in the pocket.
Up high.
Exotic will get a free touch.
Exotic falling down!
Double tap denied!
Rebound coming in, but Vitality are slow to get to it.
Then get stuck.
Juicy with the go ahead.
Downfield, no boost.
And here comes Metira, slowing it down.
down, making it awkward, getting to the first side.
Metira will leave to go get some boost.
Ato with nothing will get forward.
Metira trying to fly in quickly.
KZ do not want this to go to Champions field.
Stizzy has the touch.
Here's the shot from exotic.
Exotic no goal.
Metira stunts him, but KZ are still left scoreless.
Zen drops it down.
Metira at 0 seconds.
Here he goes.
Stizzy's floating.
Ato, no chance.
Oh, Ballston in the air.
Juicy, two touches.
Casey has to rip back around, and it's down!
He got a champion spin-off by Talon, he got that fight in there!
What an effort from Karmie for you, but maybe for just a second!
And we're gonna be able to find a way through.
Talon, he holds onto a one-nil thriller.
He's not like a rightfully, we'll say, back at the top of the podium with two saves, four shots.
Oh, those no assists, but look, that's a lot of work there, 383.
And all your scoreline stats aren't necessarily major ones. That's pretty big.
A much bigger game for Exotic. Talk about redemption.
Look at the fight of this vitality team.
The KC do use their time out that they've had in their pocket.
They've been so dominant over the course of this series.
But I want to hear the crowd. Let's go to Lulanean on the stage.
Thank you, boys. A real question here is who is going to win that French W in?
Who is going to win?
Team Vitality!
Well then, is it going to be the big Carmine Korr?
Alright, alright, alright. That's it.
One more game. What about Team Vitality?
What about Altogether?
I agree.
Please!
Off!
Shadoop, Harry!
What a series so far.
It started...
completely one-sided.
My town, they looked like they were dead in the water.
At the start of this, they scrapped, they scraped out one overtime victory...
but achieved these last two games.
Something is clicked!
And they're still fighting!
Somehow, this goes!
to Game 7. Somehow we end today at EWC with a Game 7 between two French Titans.
And of course we're going to get a shot at this Eiffel Tower here at Game 7 in-game at Parque-de-Paris.
So continuing to stack these demo stats. Another six in that previous game.
All three. All three.
Dude, he's a team from early.
More than double there. What are you doing?
Oh, here we go.
So, can Zen and company do what has been so difficult and beat this KC team?
They punch their ticket to the semifinals, Ato to weak touch, Exotic, who has had a roller
coaster of a series from double digits to triple digits, so the points, it's dizzy
trying to pull out Juicy on top of it, and push the ball down field, Juicy, bounces
Straight back out for Batira, Zenz ready for it.
Creebound, a short hop, pass, goal!
Excellent job here from Carmencourt.
Look at the control through the middle.
Batira just forces Zenz to make a weak clear.
It's not about putting it in against him.
It's about preventing him from controlling
the ball out of his hand.
He puts it right on his car.
He has to stop dead at the top of the goal,
and it goes right back into the box
in Carmencourt, blood and water.
Went for it.
Now Vitality Force to respond in the worst thing that could have happened to them is to go down two nothing that quickly in game seven
Keep it out for now, but exotic 50 gets away from him shot tonight. This time is that just gives exotic to go ahead ball
Ato flipping it out for material fast
Stizzy was to get back to it juicy though runs it right back around exotic just finds the threat
Stizzy couldn't get the touch and it's just off the post there KC getting close to it
Juicy running Stizzy up the back and it's another goal from Atyra
Love Juicy's playing here. Don't overthink it. If teammate missed it put it high and go make it awkward for him
Forcing Stizzy out forcing Xenigo up and out and the great placement on the far side towards the demo
Gets KC a two-mail lead
They had to come back in the series now. They're gonna come back in the game
It's playing a time to do it.
It's Juicy and Batira trying to get it.
Atto covers back to Batira!
And they're absolutely peppering the net!
Batira got some extra sauce!
I think Xen might have been the only one
who was ready for this to maybe be shot.
He kind of gets caught falling off the post.
The pacing with which Batira hit that just so awkwardly,
nobody else from Vitality could go for it.
The same who said it was diving at it?
Matiali tried to kick off at the close cheetah
and instead they just run into their own grave.
There might be a fourth goal coming here.
And exotic goal goes!
It is a game seven disaster for Vitality!
And this is exactly the problem with
you don't want people to have to make saves from the net.
I mean, if it's here, I just can't believe it.
No, that was not a particularly difficult play.
I mean, exotic I wager probably said I got it.
And then it was probably one of those ones where you jump and realize, I actually do not have it.
But the game plays so fast, like him pulling off it does feel good, his team is expecting a Dutch, and just goes right into his own net.
That is a bitter pill to swallow.
Now while timeouts have even lower percentage effectiveness, overall at EWC,
and now it's looking like it was just what Casey needed to stop this comeback, except from Vitality.
We rarely see four-goal comebacks in Rocket League, unless of course, Twisted Bonds are playing.
All bets are off. I mean, four down with just about half way to go, and you'll try anything you do vitality here.
You lose by four, lose by nine, makes no difference. You got to make something happen, throw everything against the wall.
See how it sticks. It's like a fifth goal. KC playing with their food.
They're just going to shoot it at the net, aren't they?
They're just forcing them to always respect the shot on target, forcing them to keep one
man ready just in case and really try and prevent vitality from having strong multi-pronged
counterattacks.
It's a brilliant tactic, but boy, is it annoying.
It kind of reminds me of those old, like, monkey-move BDS teams where, like, they
would just completely stop you.
And there was nothing you could do. You can't score they get those fifties with the way KC play together the way they cover each other
Just feels almost impossible for vitality
Juicies have been credible series
Apto is covered really well, but Tierra has been a mess downfield. Apto obviously getting those buffs and demos
Achieves you're spreading your hands here a little flabbergasted about that clue down too
I mean Zen is just he won a clean 50 in the corner got a beautiful pop into the middle of the box
and you're telling me Vitality down four doesn't have somebody ready to catch it? Just in case.
Look how much time has just gone. Only a minute 30 left. I'll try a pitch. Maybe get a shot here
for Stizzy. They can't even get a dunk. No setup in front of the box. Juicy knows no one's around
and he easily clears this one out. A KC really trying to make a statement outside of this
quarter-final line this is their title to defend here at EWC most of this series
has been all them even though we white seven Vitality got a lot of play in them
the KC it's a complete victory lap KC fans are walking around some of them are
walking up to jumping up and down it's absolute elation from them in the
stadium and Vitality they really can't believe it right now five nothing
after forcing this game to set the tag of the card.
There are a few worse feelings than, you know,
you already know you're the underdog
coming in with your title defense.
And you know, some of these games work,
but some of them are tight and getting all the way to seven
and just having not even be much of a contest.
It is a top, top situation being,
but you gotta hand it to the blue wall, baby.
It would not be denied.
They were electric.
We said Space Station was a fluke.
We're still KC, baby.
Oh, I don't think Space Station wasn't fluke.
That's what they're saying, whether or not it's true doesn't matter.
That would be a pretty juicy rematch in the Grand Finals, which is possible.
Hey, NIP looked pretty good as well, so a lot to look forward to tomorrow on Championship Sunday.
Unfortunately for Vitality, the story continues to be the same against this KCT.
I can't beat him.
Yes, can't beat him.
Oh, not double-fake.
Thankfully, Zen is having to come back through and make a stop.
Turned into a bit of a freestyle.
One for the road for vitality to take the edge off and see
Get a demo there and the bridge up that is you not a definitely clip for me
With love a seventh goal again, which is just again saying absolutely smashed here
Farming Court continue to be absolute demons against Vitality who have no
exorcist on payroll and KC the blue wall advance to the semi-finals here at
the eSports World Cup.
Lovely display from Farming Court. High fives all around. Well deserved victory.
I wonder if they were even stressed going into that game 7. I really do.
I think by goal 2 they probably weren't.
Yeah, after they had a nice comfortable lead.
Handshakes all around and...
Vitality with some questions asked and answered here.
And adjustments to be made depending on the world championship.
But here at EWC, that is the end of their road and army floor.
Well deserved win, extra helping lead the team from the back line and shout outs to the French fans of those guys.
But Tierra continues to just accrue top four finishes at Lans.
He is one of the most accolade players in Rocket League history.
He continues to be a force in the scene, continues to dominate.
so juicy, wonderful teammates to have.
I want to hear from Fatira and the winners
for KC who advanced to the semi-finals
to play Falcons tomorrow.
So let's hear it from Fatira.
Wow, wow, wow, they like to do it the hard way.
Vatiroa, once again, does not lose
against Team Vitality.
That's what I wanted to ask you, bravo,
for this victory.
You did a great job, except for this Game 7.
I want to ask you, why do you think you're one of the best in Vitality?
Are you terrified?
No, I just think that we've been here for a long time.
We have a great duo, now we're accompanied by two juicies.
We have a great gameplay, we play really well.
It's hard to get attached at the same time, but it's a very good team.
In fact, we've been working really well, so it's the fruit of the work.
The hard work is really paying off.
So yeah, why do you think you are Vitality's nemesis for such a long time?
I mean, Ato and I have been a duo for a long time.
I feel like our synergy is working really well,
Juicy is playing amazing as well,
and the work pays off, so I'm really proud.
And I wanted to talk a little bit about this way of going into the game set,
every time you play the match, you're calm,
you see Camille lying in a chess gamer,
and then he starts to think about something.
I would like to know what's going on at that moment,
and how did you manage to come back?
In fact, I think we started the BO very well,
afterwards we had a little more trouble,
they started to play better on their side,
and we managed to adjust to the end, but we took a little time to get to the game set,
but we showed that we were better and that we were stronger during the whole game.
Yes, and at the end of the day, what matters is the conclusion, of course.
Why does it always have to be game 7? Why couldn't you close it up before?
You're getting a bit too confident. I feel like, you know, we were playing well at the start,
and then they started getting better. We were a bit scrappy in the end,
but then we're the better team. We managed in the end to close it out.
And now I would like to talk a little bit about you, about your role as captain.
It's been a long time since you were on the Rocket League scene, you took on maturity over time,
and I would like to know what your role is.
When it starts to be a bit tense, when emotions start to be a bit strong,
what role does your role as captain consist of and how do you manage to put everyone on the rails?
I would say that in real life, I take the priority to take the word with extra.
We try to leave the two others as much as possible in their points.
I know it's important for the Rocket League players to be in their bubble.
I try to put in the right place, I try to talk to them with extra, I try to defend them too after the goal.
I know that I have a little cold head to tell them to start to calm down a little bit when we start to win, so that's it.
bubble. I'm just here to try to put them back on track and get them back to their confidence
and also chill them out when they are getting a little bit too excited.
Bon, je pense que t'as mérité ton surnom de Vatirois. Je vais pas te mentir encore une
fois. Les gars on l'applaudit s'il vous plaît pour Vatira.
Tu le mérites. La demi-final à Paris. J'imagine que t'es très content. On va pouvoir les
I'm going to break the vitality key. Look at him.
You're doing good guy. You're so happy.
I'm so happy.
You know how it works. He knows the drill.
And you're many to call Vatiroi.
But to get the crown, you have to win a little more.
But what's certain is that it's not Zen.
who will bring you here to Paris, KC, Tate Town, Vitality.
I saw the reaction.
It's a pleasure. It's really broken.
It's really really broken. It really really broke.
I'm going to take you to the public.
I'm going to welcome you of course in front of your fans, talking about fans.
There were a lot of fans who broke their heart and went to the Falcons.
Tomorrow, you're going to play against Rally. Do you want to make him regret his departure?
We're going to say yes. Obviously, we wanted to win, so we're going to make our best to fight him.
No friendship on the server?
No, frankly, I only know that Dubon is a great guy, a great player.
They have a great team and frankly, he wins better tomorrow.
Of course, nice words, noble words, your part, so yeah.
J'allimuse to Falcons, are you gonna make him regret his choice?
I wanna say yes, but I have nothing but respect for him.
I wish him the best and may the best win tomorrow.
And of course, last words for the fans,
to make you a little bit more inspired,
the one you're making me smile now.
Guys, go shoot a word for you.
Thank you guys for being here.
It's been a great pleasure, you make so much noise,
we can't even get in the helmets,
keep going like this and tomorrow we're gonna burst everything.
Tomorrow, we're going to smash them all.
Keep making noise.
Keep supporting us like that.
We can barely hear ourselves in the headset.
Ladies and gentlemen, to conclude the day,
can we sing for Vatira?
I want to start.
Vatira.
What a day of rocket league.
We had what?
Three seven game series?
Seven.
We had twisted binds, falcons, go to the distance, we started with Shopify Rebellion and space
station.
Two went seven.
Excuse me.
This one went seven as well and it did not feel like it was going to go seven.
And it felt like we were ending this one in five.
Vitality found a way to fight back a little bit,
but you know, Casey and Patera, these guys act like one hive mind.
It is amazing how well they cover each other.
They are absolutely a threat to win it all again here at EWC.
Yeah, a great showing for them here for Vitality.
We got extremely debated by Vitality,
not being able to make a competitive game seven out
But that's the way she goes is a big old differential here overall for calming court definitely outscoring definitely out pressuring
Definitely out game planning
their inter-regional opponents in vitality at least in this go-around and
For everything today if nothing else
Each was a great series in their own way
Yeah, the two went seven but obviously we started with space station versus rebellion and honestly
This series achieves, kind of looked like Rebellion had the better of Space Station early in that series.
And then the shooting kind of waned for Rebellion. They were hitting the post, they weren't hitting that, but hey, absolutely crazy stuff.
Space Station, Ninjas and Pajamas, Carmen Corpus, Falcons. Which one are you looking forward to more?
I think for me personally, I want to see Space Station. They've been my surprise.
Ninjas and Pajamas has been a big surprise for me as well.
Obviously, I'm looking forward to watching K-Corp and Team Falcons, but both those teams in that bottom semi-final
I did not give either of them a shot to have a chance at a final and the fact that they're both there is amazing to me
And I'm very much looking forward to that semi
Well, we start tomorrow with Space Station versus Ninjas in pajamas here on Championship Sunday
That will start at 4 p.m. Local time here in Paris
So you want to make sure that you got the stream up or that you're in your seats
locally if you're here and obviously Carmen Corp team Falcons will be after
that and we'll have our final and we will crown an EWC champion and I'll also
have a third place match because the club championship is also going on for
these organizations trying to buy for those points but that's all we have
for today thank you all for watching make sure you're here tomorrow at
4 p.m. local time to catch the semi-finals and the grand finals but
until then we'll see you later
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Welcome
to the EWC spotlight. We're here to break down everything that you have seen so far.
I'm Obley and I am joined by Glitter Explosion and Mike Klein. First thing we got to talk
about, can we not get like a golf cart, a segway, maybe some roller blades or something
for Magnus on that walk? I mean like, what would you use as means of transportation
there?
Who knew track and field was an event? He walked 5k to get to the totem and in
fact that's the most I've seen him sweat all week. His opponents didn't make him
left that much but we did with that trophy walk. Honestly we should jump straight into what we saw in
the Lions vault because we just had the chess grand finals completely undefeated. What went down?
Magnus actually almost had an easier time defending his title than winning his first title
last year in Riyadh. He actually dropped a few games last year. This year he was sick a little
bit weakened and yet he still didn't drop a single game. He won the finals 3-1-3-1 against
the upstart Dennis Lozavik. He joked that he's number one player in the world and the number
two player is a sick Magnus Carlson and that is exactly what happened. A sick Magnus Carlson,
one EWC. I don't think he wanted to be sick but nonetheless even sick he got the job done. So
he won go set 3-1-3-1, no third set and he did get a straight set I guess we could say.
But Dennis Lozavik had such a fantastic tournament. He's really made a name for himself
in the online chess world.
He's kind of a COVID chess baby
because he got his start back when we were all locked down.
That was actually an advantage in chess
because he played so many games online.
And now here he is proving himself
sort of out in the real world.
So, but you know, Magnus,
he's such a sportsman in the final game.
It was already a foregone conclusion
and he sacrifices queen for a minor piece
which in chess is like trading LeBron James
for a seventh grader.
Thank you for explaining that actually helps a lot and he's still really good now
I should say the sacrifice was sound Magnus knew that it was but it was still amazing because he does have a flare for
Sports and the dramatic he could have won in a more prosaic way, but the chess
Glitterati yes, that's for you. That's amazing amongst us
Can definitely appreciate the way that he won up. He likes winning all kind of formats
He believes the future of chess is in front of a live crowd. You got the job done today
I love that.
Yeah, what a fantastic job he did.
I love that.
I also love the analogy of atomic bomb versus the coughing baby.
One of my other favorites, of course, we did see what happened on the Grand Finals,
but also I heard that there was a little bit of drama in our third fourth place badge.
Yeah, turns out it wasn't just in the Allianz vault, it was in all the BWC, but you
know, we had a Coral Camor, Allerys of Ferozia, both team Falcons, you would
think that, you know, there's going to be a little bit of fraternité, if I can get into
the French spirit here.
But what happened is that Nakamura was up in the match by a game, and there was some sort
of disconnection or something.
And originally Nakamura thought it might be something other than what it was, and it
turned out to be a network error that briefly affected a few of the games here.
after a pause and they reset,
Ali Reza had a roughly equal position when that happened,
and then he kind of just collapsed.
He lost that game, and he went down 3-1.
He was still technically alive.
He had two more games left,
so he could have theoretically,
as big of a mound as that is
to win two games on demand against Nakamura.
He was still technically alive, but he walked off.
He left the entire EWC and he was forfeited.
So Falcons were already guaranteed 500 points
for third place anyway, but by forfeit,
Nakamura went on to get third place.
But again, it should be noted,
he was definitely in the driver's seat to finish third,
even if Ali Reyes had not left the arena.
Glitter, have we seen anyone else walk off stage at EWC so far?
Not that I know of, no.
That's definitely a first.
If you had asked me to play PUBG Mobile,
I would walk off.
That's a...
You would be the second.
Okay, I would be the second, but yeah.
Hey, you know what?
It's a difficult game to figure out for some people.
We'll go ahead and allow it.
Let's go ahead and talk a little bit about PUBG Mobile, if it could be a city grid.
What have we seen?
Well, you know, day two of the final still have one more day to go, which means that there's
still action left on the board.
However, things completely kind of shook up after the matches that we managed to get
through, and that's kind of a big deal for two reasons.
One, the team at the top, the way the format of the tournament is the team at
as the team at the top kind of sets the point threshold for the third and final day of finals.
Right now that team is Aurora Gaming in the 100 point club. It seems there are around 104 points,
I believe, which is a very, very high amount for the rest of the teams that aren't close.
Trying to achieve that point threshold on day three will be a little bit more difficult. Now
they're followed by some heavy hitters. We've got Irina and there's only a few points behind
alongside quite a few other squads so it's going to be a really close day three heading into that.
And on the other side of that Vitality was a team that we were talking about a lot heading
into these finals. They had been very quiet so it's not great for them. Yeah. Oh no because I
remember you were happy them up a little bit. I was excited. Then what's where are they? They're
just asleep. Oh I don't know. You know I think they had some some definitely some bigger
expectations on their shoulders heading into finals and sat around six to start
the day now down to 12th.
So not really good.
That is an absolute shame.
But as you said, there's still day three to go.
But over on the STC arena stage, we had a little bit more rocket league today.
Yeah, it was really fine.
We have mentioned it previously.
The way the draw went.
Every single matchup was actually an inter-regional situation, so we managed to get through some of it.
So far, SSG beat Shopify Rebellion, that was the North American side of things, NIP beat Gentlemage,
which that Gentlemage we're not happy about, we've seen how crazy their fanbase is in the best way possible.
And so that was a very close back and forth.
But still to come, we have the Mina face off between Falcons and Twisted Minds,
And this is where it kind of ties in with Cheslow,
because the points Falcons get for the CC side of things.
We're still very helpful for the club.
Can they do the same in Rocket League?
We'll have to wait and see.
And then of course, the matchup between Vitality and KC.
It's another big one.
Oh, 100%, we will dive into those club championship points
in just a moment.
But before we do that, we still
have one more stage to talk about the Lenovo Legion
gauntlet stage with some rainbow six siege.
And girl, I can hear the drums.
I know I'm supposed to in the venue.
I'm in the bathroom.
I hear I go, all right, I'm vibing.
I'm vibing.
But what are they so excited about?
Well, that's all Furia.
OK, that is the Furia fan base.
And they have been going since last time
they got to see Furia play.
I mean, they are yet another dedicated fan base.
Obviously before Furia was on stage,
there was a third, fourth decider match
that was between DZ and GK.
And DZ were able to take that one home.
So that was kind of good for that
because I think they were potentially
one of the teams that people were expecting to see in the finals.
It ends up being an all Brazilian world championship
though between FaZe and Furia.
And maybe the drums are going to be what puts Furia over the edge.
You know, you don't know.
Oh, it better be.
Has anyone showed up with drums, vuvuzelas,
or perhaps some sort of instrument at chess events?
We're working on a fantastic pronunciation of vuvuzela.
The South Africans are making a big name in the chess world, so yeah, no, and no didgeridoo's either, but again
I asked we are working on it
We're a little bit of a newcomer on the WC scene and so we're we're accepting all
All invitations to get with the program I can hear the drums around me as we speak
But yeah, if they would they'd be beating for Magnus Carlson. That's for sure. So Norway get on it
Okay, Norway does the rowing thing remember from the World Cup football. Oh, that's actually my favorite thing
I was I was ready. Oh, we need the stage dumped. Yeah, we need to bring those World Cup football fans to EWC so we could see
That would be fantastic
All right, well, let's go ahead and talk about the club championship rankings and the points because in
Past we got to see quite a few points go over to team like yeah
We certainly did team liquid did pretty well last year this year. They were sitting on zero
Yes when I when the week began they got 200 and rainbow six and they got the full foul with Magnus Carlson
And you know, it's kind of like a relay race. You want your anchor leg to be your best runner
I know we're only in the penultimate week the week of a WC
But Magnus got the job done
But also shout out to Dennis Lazovic because it was his performance that extended the lead by 250 points
He gets 750 the car gets 500 for the Falcon
So Dennis actually helped the margin grow a little bit greater there by even getting second place
So but yeah team liquid there on the doorstep of a top 10 placement. Yeah, absolutely
I mean glitter. This is something that we have been talking about
After recap never saw liquid on the board or two back-to-back runner-up years at EWC and finally we saw them there
I think it was page one. Yeah
now now because of magnets and honestly, I think a lot of
of liquids, points, hopes were hinged on Magnus.
I think he had some very big expectations to live up to,
able to do exactly that,
push them up the leaderboard just a little bit.
An idea? Yeah.
When you sacrifice your queen in the final game,
you should get a bonus hundred.
Can we get that in the rules next year?
You know what?
I'm phoning John EWC right now.
Can we have this?
I don't know who John is, but make it happen.
And I apologize, John,
you sound like a very important version.
don't have like a that's John Chess.
Okay.
John Roblox?
Yeah.
John?
No, okay.
I mean, I've got John PUBG Mobile.
John PUBG Mobile?
Yeah.
Fantastic.
We've got people all around.
But no, I'll see if maybe we can make that happen.
Please do it.
Sure.
Who knows?
But yes, it's so nice to see more of these points on the board for these club
champions.
Yeah.
And not only that, I mean, you saw on the second page, there are the other
Or it's like that we just talked about GK got 300 points for that fourth place finish
They will be on that list furia on their phase on there everybody
We just talked about in Siege
So any additional bit of points doesn't matter because even if you are not able to claim the trophy
You're still jumping up and down the leaderboard. That's the termining club championship prize cool money
So every win still big
Huge even all right
Well, this basically brings us to the end of spotlight
But before I let you go Mike anything else that you want to say to all the adoring chess fans out there
the people who are excited for Magnus, or maybe the people who want to see someone else take the
win in the future. Well, I just say that Magnus wants a good rivalry. He loves sports. If you ask him
about the 1980s NBA basketball, he'll tell you all about Jordan and Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
So he wants somebody to rise up and be a perennial challenger to him because he knows that
makes a good narrative in sports. Maybe Dennis is becoming that person. Dennis is only going
going to get better at 19. Magnus, he might get better, but he's trying to hold on to his
skill set. So we could see, you know, this Dennis versus Magnus rivalry repeated EWC
next year. If not, there's, you know, Nakamura still there, Ali Reza still there. So somebody
is going to create a narrative to challenge Magnus every year.
Or hear me out, Glitter. You start your chest journey right now. You start training
and we see you here next year. I've been thinking about it. This could be my
calling. It could. It could. I believe in you girls. Do you believe in Glitter?
Yeah, and I'd like for a checkmate to have some glitter bombs drop on the board.
That's, you're making all the new animals from here on out.
Special move, you throw the glitter whenever there's a potential misplay, or a fantastic play.
Well listen, that is it for the EWC Spotlight. Thank you all so much for tuning in and we will see you next time.
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