Vitality emerged victorious against Into the Breach, securing their place as one of the semi-finalists in the BLAST.tv Paris Major.
Despite a challenging battle, Vitality claimed a two-map victory, triumphing on Vertigo (16-11) and Anubis (16-12) to advance to the final four.
Vitality now awaits the outcome of the Liquid vs. Apeks game to determine their opponents in the semi-finals, where Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and his teammates will be considered the favorites once again.
The team expressed their excitement about playing in front of the crowd, with Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen stating, “It’s amazing to play here, to feel the crowd. We played a little scared in the beginning, but overall, I’m still happy we won.”
Looking ahead, the players aimed to showcase their improved performance and make a strong showing in the remainder of the tournament.
While Into the Breach’s journey concludes here, the British squad can be proud of their performance. They exceeded expectations by reaching the top eight of the Major, defeating teams such as FaZe, ENCE, and fnatic along the way.
Cai “CYPHER” Watson stood out as a key player for Into the Breach, impressing spectators throughout the French event with an average rating of 1.11. Despite the loss against Vitality, CYPHER maintained his composure, posting a rating of 1.16.
The series commenced on Vertigo, with Into the Breach initially taking the lead at 9-6. A remarkable 1vs3 clutch by CYPHER secured their tenth round, but they struggled to maintain momentum, ultimately losing the map 11-16 after Vitality showcased a strong offensive half.
Into the Breach’s struggles continued on their CT side in Anubis, securing six rounds in the first half but falling short in their comeback attempts. ZywOo played a pivotal role in the second map, achieving a remarkable 1.70 rating, ultimately ending Into the Breach’s Major journey.
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