The Thunderpick WC 2024 South American qualifiers are properly underway now, with the ultimate Quarter-Closing berths now being secured by two of the largest groups within the area. With every staff hoping to comply with in Imperial’s footsteps within the final Thunderpick World Championship SA Qualifier, we’re looking at who progressed to the following spherical of play.
Sharks inch previous Hype
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The primary match of the day was Sharks vs. Hype, in a tie that basically ought to have been a lot simpler than it was. Ultimately, the anticipated victor Sharks did come out on high in a 2:0 sequence, however they have been pushed arduous on each maps by Hype. It will definitely got here right down to Additional time on Inferno, however Sharks would have an excessive amount of class for Hype to compete ultimately.
For Sharks, gafolo was the hero within the Thunderpick WC 2024 spherical of 16. He managed to publish 51 kills throughout the 2 maps, placing on a storming efficiency regardless of the sequence itself being shut. Contemplating Sharks now face Fluxo within the subsequent spherical, they’ll want gafolo to maintain up this sort of type in the event that they’re to have any hope of progressing any additional right here.
RED Canids make quick work of Intense
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We weren’t shocked to see RED Canids take down Intense in two swift maps. They have been large favorites coming into the sequence, so it was solely a case of the Brazilians staying skilled to get the job finished in a cushty method. Fact be advised, they by no means appeared threatened, with Intense solely managing a complete of 12 spherical wins throughout the complete sequence.
It was one other glimpse of the legendary coldzera in motion on the Thunderpick WC 2024 SA qualifiers, however it wasn’t him who performed the starring function on this specific piece. As an alternative, it was dav1deuS topping the scoreboard with a powerful whole of 41 kills throughout simply 38 rounds. His large influence was definitely felt right here. RED Canids at the moment are set to play Case, and we’d have them down as favorites to make it to the Semi-Finals on the very least.
