The Best Brazilian CS:GO Teams Battle at DreamHack Austin 2016
As expected, the final of DreamHack Austin 2016 brought together the two best CS:GO teams in North America – both from Brazil.
Luminosity Gaming claimed first place over Tempo Storm after a fast 2-0 series, with both games ending in a comfortable 16-9. Both teams proudly lifted the trophy as a sign of national pride.
Luminosity Gaming Proves to be the Stronger Team
The MLG Columbus Major champions, Luminosity Gaming, looked firmly in control throughout the final. Despite a 5-0 start for the less experienced Tempo Storm side on the second map, Cobblestone.
Luminosity triumphed over their younger countrymen in the final after denying Team Liquid a fairytale comeback in their semifinal matchup earlier in the day. In that match, Liquid mounted a spirited comeback from 15-8 down on the final map, Train, to almost tie the game at 15-14. However, the American team were unable to succeed where Luminosity had the last time the two clashed on home soil at MLG Columbus when the Brazilians came back from severe match point deficits twice to eventually win the Major.
Tempo Storm’s Close Affair with Cloud9
Tempo Storm secured their spot in the grand finals by defeating Cloud9 late last night in a much closer affair. This time, the Americans managed to take the first map and were looking close to closing out the second on Inferno before Tempo Storm came back in overtime to win 19:16.
Respect Shown Among Players
In a show of respect for each team, every player appended their in-game tag with “<3" and the name of their opposite mark.In the end, Luminosity Gaming's captain, Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo, played a significant role in defeating his brothers in arms with some incredible sniper play. Alongside fellow AWPer Marcelo "Coldzera" David, who managed a 47:24 KDA, helped Luminosity Gaming take the MVP vote for the series.