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ESL Pro League Season 24 has determined its four semifinalists, and the quarter-finals provided little suspense with all matches ending in a 2-0 victory. Teams such as Aurora, Vitality, MOUZ, and Spirit advanced smoothly, as reported by Hotspawn.
The quarter-finals saw 1win, PARIVISION, FURIA, and Falcons exiting the tournament without pushing any series to a deciding map. The favorites asserted their dominance, leaving no room for upsets.
Four series, zero deciders
Aurora kicked off the quarter-finals by defeating 1win 13-9 and 13-8. Despite a comeback attempt from 1win, Aurora’s strong start secured their victory. Vitality showcased a dominant performance against PARIVISION, winning 13-2 on their opponent’s map pick and closing out the series 2-0.
MOUZ overcame FURIA with a 13-11 win on Nuke and a convincing 13-6 victory on Inferno. Spirit also secured their spot in the semifinals by sweeping Falcons with a 13-10 win on Anubis and a strong performance on Mirage.
The semifinal field is set, but the routes were not equal
The quarter-final results solidified Vitality and MOUZ as strong contenders. MOUZ’s young roster continues to impress, while FURIA’s journey ended after a tough battle. Falcons, coming off a Major win, faced a setback against Spirit, who displayed a dominant performance.
The favorites prevailed in all matchups, setting the stage for an intense semifinal round without any underdog triumphs in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-final results
| Winner | Opponent | Series | Map detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 1win | 2-0 | 13-9, 13-8 |
| Vitality | PARIVISION | 2-0 | 13-2 on PARIVISION’s pick; second score not stated |
| MOUZ | FURIA | 2-0 | Nuke 13-11; Inferno 13-6 |
| Spirit | Falcons | 2-0 | Anubis 13-10; Mirage score not stated |
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