1win Upsets Liquid; 100 Thieves to Face BC.Game in Playoffs

The Esports World Cup open qualifier has reached a thrilling conclusion to its round of 32, featuring notable upsets and exciting matchups ahead. In a shocking turn of events, 1win has knocked out the renowned team Liquid, while 100 Thieves will face BC.Game in the next round after both teams secured victories in their opening playoff matches.

In a pivotal showdown, 1win showcased their prowess against Liquid, starting strong with a dominant T-side performance. Key contributions from players Vladislav "nafany" Gorshkov and Sergey "Ax1Le" Rykhtorov propelled 1win to a commanding 10-2 lead. Although Liquid managed to secure a round in the second half, they ultimately fell short of a comeback.

Liquid retaliated on Anubis, with Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa leading a strong CT-side defense that effectively countered 1win's attack. The momentum shifted as Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski and Georgi "Jorko" Mitev took charge in the second half, leveling the series.

However, Cache became the stage for Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinskiy, whose remarkable performance included a stunning Deagle 4K during a full eco round. His impressive 2.46 rating was instrumental in securing victory for 1win, sending them through to the next phase of the tournament.

In other notable matchups, 100 Thieves and BC.Game both advanced with ease, setting the stage for an exciting clash in the next round. The competition continues to intensify as teams like BIG, HEROIC, and fnatic also secured convincing 2-0 wins, while Phantom, JiJieHao, and GenOne pulled off surprising victories against their opponents.