Decisive moments in the Ascent Legacy Series qualifiers

In our previous article, we looked at the first few weeks of competition in the Ascent Legacy Series, where we’ve already seen some teams secure their places in the next round. Now, however, the qualifiers are slowly drawing to a close. In fact, there are only a few matches left, and the stakes are rising with every game. Who will secure the final spots in the next phase, and who will be saying goodbye to the tournament? In this round-up, we take a look at the current situation in the groups. Which teams are in with a chance of advancing, and which ones need a miracle? If you want to stay up to date with the final stages of this phase, be sure to check out the coverage via the link below:

Current standings in Group 1 of the Ascent Legacy Series

• Back to the first relegation round:

North [2:0] Nyro

North are still fighting to stay in the tournament and this time secured an important victory in the losers’ bracket, defeating Nyro 2-0. The match began on Ancient, where there was no shortage of excitement. Both teams were neck and neck, and the final score of 16:14 shows just how evenly matched the battle was. Despite a difficult start, North kept their cool and tipped the scales in their favour. On the second map, Nuke, they gave their opponents little chance. They quickly imposed their style of play and sealed the match with a confident 13-5 victory, proving that they can both withstand the pressure in a fierce contest and dominate their rivals once they find their rhythm.

• Back to the second round of the upper bracket:

Victoria Nostra [13:7] Chaos Esport

We’ve already discussed this match when summarising Victoria Nostra’s journey through the qualifiers, but it’s worth recalling the result once more. On Mirage, ViNo faced Chaos Esport and won 13-7. Although their opponents managed to snatch a few rounds, Victoria controlled the game throughout and confidently secured their place in the group final.

• Group A Final:

Victoria Nostra [2:0] Lunacy Gaming

In the upper bracket final of the group, Victoria Nostra took on Lunacy Gaming in a match to secure a better seeding for the next stage of the tournament. ViNo imposed their style of play from the outset. They won 13-6 on Ancient, and on Mirage they gave their opponents little chance, finishing the map 13-4. A confident 2-0 victory secured Victoria a more favourable seeding for the next stage of the competition.

• Back to the second round of the relegation bracket:

We are still awaiting the result of the match between North and Gromaz Esport… The match has not yet taken place or the result has not been communicated to us. However, the fate of Chaos Esport is known; in their clash with Ananaski, they failed to recover from their defeat in the upper bracket. They fought until the very end on Mirage, but were completely dominated on Ancient, losing 3:13. Ultimately, Ananaski won 0:2 and secured their place in the next stage.

The situation in Group B of the Ascent Legacy Series

• Back to the first relegation round:

Knagi Niebisza [0-2] Excurity Gaming

In the Group B relegation bracket, the match was once again decided without play. As in the previous instance, this time Knagi Niebisza forfeited the match, which automatically gave Excurity Gaming a 0-2 victory. As a result, Excurity progressed to the next stage, whilst their rivals were definitively eliminated from the qualifiers.

• Back to the second round of the upper bracket:

Zero Pomysłu [5:13] Do Chrzanu

In the upper bracket of Group B, Zero Pomysłu faced Do Chrzanu Esport on Mirage. The match went the winners’ way from the start. Do Chrzanu controlled the flow of the game and steadily increased their lead. Ultimately, the match ended 5:13, securing their place in the next stage of the competition, whilst Zero Pomysłu dropped into the losers’ bracket.

• Group B Final:

VoFoxen Rising [0:2] Do Chrzanu

In the Group B upper bracket final, Do Chrzanu faced VoFoxen Rising. They won 7–13 on Mirage, and after a more evenly matched contest on Nuke, they sealed the match with a 9–13 victory. The tie ended in a comfortable 0–2 win, securing Do Chrzanu’s triumph in the upper bracket and a better seeding for the next stage of the qualifiers.

• Back to the second round of the relegation bracket:

Zero Pomysłu comfortably defeated NPK II in Group B’s losers’ bracket, winning 2:0. They won 13-7 on Nuke and maintained control of the game on Dust 2, finishing the map 13-8. This result represents an important step towards the next stage of the qualifiers. Meanwhile, we are still awaiting the outcome of the match between Blackmonkeyk and Excurity Gaming… The match has not yet taken place or the result has not been reported to our editorial team.

The situation in Group C of the Ascent Legacy Series

• Back to the first relegation round:

Team Fairus [2:0] 4 SPK

In the Group C relegation bracket, a result was decided without a match being played. Team Fairus were awarded a 2-0 victory over 4 SPK, as their opponents forfeited the match. As a result, Fairus kept their chances alive in the next stage of the qualifiers, whilst 4 SPK were eliminated from the tournament.

• Back to the second round of the upper bracket:

In the upper bracket of Group C, Nisła Raków comfortably defeated ZEN Esport on Ancient with a score of 13:2, strengthening their position and moving closer to the bracket final. Meanwhile, VoFoxen were awarded a walkover victory against Sportofcy, meaning they too advanced to the upper bracket final, where they will face Nisla Rakov for a better seeding in the next stage of the qualifiers.

The situation in Group D of the Ascent Legacy Series

• Back to the second round of the upper bracket:

In the upper bracket of Group D, crucial matches for a place in the final took place. Horizon Youngsters defeated RRISK 13:11 in a hard-fought battle, securing their place in the upper bracket final. Meanwhile, Tenisufki comfortably defeated Esport Teritarials 5:13, also advancing to the decisive clash for a better seeding in the next stage of the qualifiers.

What happens next after the qualifiers?

The Ascent Legacy Series qualifiers are slowly drawing to a close, and favourites have emerged in each group who will soon face off in the next stages of the tournament. There was no shortage of fierce battles, surprises and excitement right up to the final rounds. From walkovers to evenly matched clashes that were decided just a few rounds from the end. Now, the teams that have advanced from the upper brackets are gearing up for their group finals and the battle for a better seeding, whilst in the losers’ brackets, dramatic battles for survival in the qualifiers are still underway. If you want to stay up to date with further results and events, follow our coverage, as more thrilling clashes are just around the corner!

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