100 Thieves Secures EWC Group Stage Spot with Win Over 1win

100 Thieves has successfully qualified for the group stage of the Esports World Cup by defeating 1win with a score of 2-0 in the open qualifiers. The matches were held on the maps Ancient and Anubis, where 100 Thieves showcased their skills with a close 16-14 victory on Ancient followed by a more decisive 13-6 win on Anubis.

Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen's team faced a challenging bracket that included notable teams such as BC.Game and Liquid. They managed to overcome the formidable squad led by Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, while 1win had previously triumphed over Liquid in the round of 16.

In the match against 1win, 100 Thieves had to push through overtime to clinch their opponent's pick on Ancient. However, they displayed a dominant performance on Anubis, with Alex "poiii" Nyholm Sundgren leading the charge with a remarkable 1.65 rating during the first half, which concluded with a score of 9-3 in favor of 100 Thieves.

This qualification marks a significant milestone for 100 Thieves, as it is their first appearance at a tier-one LAN event since re-entering the Counter-Strike scene earlier this year. Additionally, their success in the qualifiers has propelled them to the 33rd position in the VRS rankings, providing them with an opportunity to earn more points in the upcoming double-elimination group stage, set to commence on August 12.