"13–8! The score was frozen right there! Congratulations to Nip for defeating Falcons 2–0 and advancing to the next round of the lower bracket!" As the final gunshot echoed across the map, Wan Jiqi congratulated Nip on their victory.
Along with his excitement, there was a hint of surprise in his voice. Before the match, when he saw the teams' map picks, he'd figured the series would have to go to a third map. He hadn't expected Falcons to get swept so easily on Map Two.
"Magic Man became the tragic hero. He finished with a 20–14 KD, and every player on his team was a top-tier pro, but he was the only one who showed up. By the end of the match, the whole Falcons roster had lost heart."
"Arrow, the rookie, was the main reason. His 22–12 KD was outstanding, and he helped the team win several crucial rounds. He became the final straw that broke the camel's back..."
[What happened to everyone saying before the match that Nip were guaranteed to lose? Why so quiet now? Keep talking!]
[You can tell Falcons had a strategy to counter Xiao Zhe, but they never fully committed to it. Instead, Nip's other players found openings.]
[What could they do? Even when they countered him, he still performed. If they didn't, he just ran wild. Falcons' form fell apart today. It feels like this team can't handle playing from behind at all.]
[I can't help thinking Xiao Zhe is wasted in the lurker role. I still prefer watching him charge forward fearlessly on the Ladder.]
[Exactly! Being a bulldozer is way more fun!]
The moment the match ended, the Nip players took off their headsets, happy smiles spreading across their faces.
They hadn't expected to win both matches so easily