The eSports team BLEED, under the leadership of Hampus “hampus” Poser, has successfully qualified for the highly anticipated Thunderpick World Championship.
This achievement was secured after BLEED defeated the Gaimin Gladiators with a solid 2-0 score in the final rounds of the first European closed qualifier, triumphing in matches on Overpass (13-10) and Ancient (13-8).
BLEED’s journey to this point has been anything but easy. Since its inception at the beginning of the year, BLEED struggled to find their rhythm, particularly impacted by their late formation which made them miss crucial early qualifiers for the RMR, leaving them out of Major competitions. Despite these setbacks, recent changes in their roster have sparked a significant turnaround in their performance.
Strategic Roster Changes Lead to Success
The strategic decision to replace Laurențiu “lauNX” Țârlea with Vladan “VLDN” Radević proved to be a game-changer for the team. This change helped BLEED secure a second place in the RES Regional Series 1 Europe and a victorious run in the Thunderpick World Championship closed qualifier. Additionally, BLEED has shown strong performances in the Elisa Invitational Spring, advancing to the quarter-finals of the RES Regional Series 2 Europe.
A Grueling Qualification Journey
The qualification rounds were intense for BLEED as they faced multiple high-pressure matches:
- Narrow Escapes: Their qualification journey began with tight victories, notably a challenging three-map match against Passion UA and tough games against KOI and Sampi.
- Consistent Performances: Josef “faveN” Baumann, hampus, and Cai “CYPHER” Watson all consistently delivered strong performances, with faveN finishing as the highest-rated player of the qualifier.
- Dominant Finish: The team stepped up their game against higher-ranked teams like BIG and Gaimin Gladiators, securing their qualification with convincing wins.
The Road Ahead in the Thunderpick World Championship
With their qualification secured, BLEED is now among the teams to watch in the upcoming Thunderpick World Championship. The event will feature 16 teams competing online, culminating in a $750,000 LAN final for the top four teams. BLEED’s entry into the tournament not only highlights their potential but also sets the stage for what could be a highly competitive event.
As BLEED prepares for their next big challenge, the eSports community and their fans are keen to see if they can carry this winning momentum into the Thunderpick World Championship.
With more teams qualifying through regional competitions and direct invites, the tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of the best in eSports talent.
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