paiN Advances in EWC Lower Bracket After Defeating Wildcard

In a crucial match in the EWC lower bracket, Brazilian team paiN secured a victory against Wildcard, keeping their playoff hopes alive. After an initial loss to 9z, paiN faced Wildcard in Group D, where both teams showed strong performances on their selected maps.

The series began on Inferno, where paiN surged to a 6-0 lead. However, Wildcard responded with a comeback, taking a 10-6 advantage. The match went to overtime, but Wildcard's CT-side proved more effective, allowing them to clinch the map 16-12.

On Nuke, paiN dominated, with Rafael "saffee" Costa delivering a standout performance, achieving an impressive 2.10 rating as they overwhelmed Wildcard 13-3. The momentum continued into Mirage, where paiN established an 11-1 lead before the sides switched. Despite a late push from Wildcard, paiN's Rodrigo "biguzera" Bittencourt halted their momentum with a critical quad-kill, sealing the map at 13-7.

With this victory, paiN moves on to face The MongolZ in a do-or-die match, where the winner will secure a spot in the playoffs. The stakes are high as both teams aim to advance further in the tournament.