The ESL Pro League Season Seven Finals: Team Liquid vs. Astralis
The stage is set for the grand finale of the ESL Pro League Season Seven Finals. Team Liquid, the North American favorite, will face off against the Danish powerhouse Astralis on home turf in Dallas. This final match of the $750,000 event promises an intense battle, following Team Liquid’s victory over Natus Vincere and FaZe Clan in the semifinals.
Team Liquid vs. Natus Vincere
- Liquid secured a close 16-14 victory over Natus Vincere on Dust II.
- Liquid continued their dominance with a 16-10 win on Inferno.
Na’Vi put up a strong fight on Dust II, leading with a 9-6 T side. However, Liquid made a remarkable comeback after reaching their buy rounds, ultimately securing a 12-6 comeback victory. On Inferno, Liquid started with an impressive 8-0 CT lead. The North American team showed their confidence by comfortably finishing off Natus Vincere with a win. Surprisingly, Natus Vincere’s star player, Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev, had an average performance, while Liquid’s fragging was superior.
Astralis vs. FaZe Clan
- Astralis dominated FaZe Clan with a commanding 16-3 victory on Mirage.
- Astralis continued their dominance with a 16-6 win on Inferno.
Astralis completely outclassed FaZe Clan in their semifinal series. The Danish team maintained control throughout both maps, with FaZe Clan rarely making a mark. Astralis performed so well that FaZe Clan even experimented with unusual strategies before eventually admitting defeat.
The grand finale between Team Liquid and Astralis will take place tomorrow at 1pm CT. The match will determine the champion of the seventh season of the ESL Pro League.
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