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Team Resilience emerged victorious over Zenith with a 2-0 win on Friday, 16 October, in the BLAST Slam China Closed Qualifier season 9’s second quarter-final. The swift best-of-three playoff secured them a spot in the Saturday showdown against Team Tidebound.
The competition, running from 15 October to 18 October, leaves little time for rest, but Resilience seems unfazed.
An Efficient Opener Followed by a Grueling Battle
The initial match concluded swiftly in just 25 minutes, setting the tone for the series. Zenith struggled to recover from this early setback.
The second game presented a different challenge, lasting 44 minutes – nearly double the duration of the first. Despite Zenith’s efforts, Team Resilience clinched the victory, completing a clean sweep.
Team Resilience’s Impressive Streak Continues
With a ranking of 22nd in the Elo power rankings and a solid track record, Team Resilience was the favorite coming into the match. Their current form speaks for itself, with this being their fifth consecutive win. Notably, they overcame tough opponents in the DreamLeague China Closed Qualifier for season 30.
On the other hand, Zenith faced a recent setback with two consecutive losses, including a defeat to Yakult Brothers in their previous outing.
Next Challenges Await
In other quarter-final matchups, Xtreme Gaming secured a 2-0 victory over Cloud Dawning, while Yakult Brothers triumphed over Novus Gaming with the same scoreline. The potential for a rematch with Yakult Brothers looms for Team Resilience in the upcoming stages.
Up next for Team Resilience is a clash against Team Tidebound on Saturday, 17 October, as they aim to extend their winning streak in the qualifier, which concludes on 18 October.
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