GPL Summer 2014 Week Three Preview
Riot·6/24/2014, 11:57:24 PM·0 votes·803 views
In a familiar mirror to the end results of the last split, TPA and AHQ once again top Groups A and B. But even with flawless records, the top is in no way a comfortable position. Every sight is set upon them now, and the points difference between them and the second and third-place teams isn't so large that either team can take it easy.
TPA, in particular, has a grueling gauntlet to overcome. After coming out a little bruised from their prior week's engagement against the Bangkok Titans, they will need to sharpen up to keep their crown.
This will be the Vietnamese powerhouse's biggest chance to claim top honors in Group A, and especially to put distance between themselves and AHQ Fighter. Their situation's almost mirrored by the Saigon Fantastic Five, who is also up against AHQ for Rank 1 in Group B. Though SF5's mercurial play leaves some doubt as to whether they can handle an increasingly scary AHQ, at least they don't need to worry about losing their spot any time soon, as Machi e-Sports' self-destruction last week leaves them with few challengers for #2.
The gauntlet hasn't ended yet for the Taipei Assassins, as the other second place Group A team steps into the ring. AHQ Fighter has already suffered defeat once at TPA's hands, but rookie team's been learning quickly in the intervening weeks, taking a win over the Saigon Jokers along the way. This isn't just their biggest opportunity to come out on top against the veteran kings of the GPL circuit, it’s their last chance, at least before the playoffs. While the Saigon Jokers still get one last shot in Week 5, the Fighters need to prove here and now that they're good enough to stand toe to toe against the champions.
They will have their biggest chance against Wargods. However, their opponents will also be out for blood, as they’ll be looking to establish themselves as well. Wargods' victory over Machi e-Sports last week was tainted by the latter organization's massive last-minute substitutions, but if they can take one over Full Louis, it'll be a much more substantial indicator of their actual capabilities.
GPL English broadcasts begin Wednesday, June 25, at 3 AM PDT (12 PM CET).
DAY ONE
Group A- Taipei Assassins vs Saigon Jokers
- Insidious Gaming Legends vs Imperium Pro Team
- Insidious Gaming Rebirth vs Wargods
- AHQ vs Saigon Fantastic Five
This will be the Vietnamese powerhouse's biggest chance to claim top honors in Group A, and especially to put distance between themselves and AHQ Fighter. Their situation's almost mirrored by the Saigon Fantastic Five, who is also up against AHQ for Rank 1 in Group B. Though SF5's mercurial play leaves some doubt as to whether they can handle an increasingly scary AHQ, at least they don't need to worry about losing their spot any time soon, as Machi e-Sports' self-destruction last week leaves them with few challengers for #2.
DAY TWO
Group A- Taipei Assassins vs AHQ Fighter
- Neolution Full Louis vs Machi e-Sports
- AHQ vs Machi e-Sports
- Wargods vs Saigon Fantastic Five
The gauntlet hasn't ended yet for the Taipei Assassins, as the other second place Group A team steps into the ring. AHQ Fighter has already suffered defeat once at TPA's hands, but rookie team's been learning quickly in the intervening weeks, taking a win over the Saigon Jokers along the way. This isn't just their biggest opportunity to come out on top against the veteran kings of the GPL circuit, it’s their last chance, at least before the playoffs. While the Saigon Jokers still get one last shot in Week 5, the Fighters need to prove here and now that they're good enough to stand toe to toe against the champions.
DAY THREE
Group A- Bangkok Titans vs AHQ Fighter
- Insidious Gaming Legends vs Bangkok Titans
- Imperium Pro Team vs Saigon Jokers
- Wargods vs Neolution Full Louis
- Insidious Gaming Rebirth vs Neolution Full Louis
They will have their biggest chance against Wargods. However, their opponents will also be out for blood, as they’ll be looking to establish themselves as well. Wargods' victory over Machi e-Sports last week was tainted by the latter organization's massive last-minute substitutions, but if they can take one over Full Louis, it'll be a much more substantial indicator of their actual capabilities.
GPL English broadcasts begin Wednesday, June 25, at 3 AM PDT (12 PM CET).
