For the primary time in virtually two years, Team Liquid have lastly acquired one over on former teammate Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken and FaZe Clan, eliminating the reigning champions from IEM Katowice 2023 right this moment and stealing one of many closing playoff spots. The win for Liquid can also be their first victory towards Twistzz on LAN.
Liquid’s main AWPer Josh “oSee” Ohm, who has struggled with inconsistency in current matches, had himself an amazing general sequence the place he showcased the precision, consistency, and playmaking that followers have been on the lookout for. He averaged a +5 Ok/D however, extra importantly, had his greatest common participant score throughout a three-map sequence since Liquid’s win over Outsiders again on the BLAST World Final.
Early within the sequence, Liquid had been on the cusp of stealing away FaZe’s decide of Inferno however fumbled the ultimate two rounds to lose 16-14—and it felt like a large missed alternative for the NA roster. But they retaliated on Overpass, closing out each halves with five-round win streaks to ship the sequence to Mirage.
Liquid got here out robust on Mirage on their T-side, holding FaZe’s financial system humbled for nearly the complete half. In the second half, FaZe mounted a comeback and retook the lead, however some large playmaking from the likes of nitr0, YEKINDAR, and oSee introduced Liquid again they usually narrowly crossed the end line 16-13.
It was a surprisingly quiet recreation from the sometimes dependable EliGE. There are not any video games in current historical past the place Liquid have gained the match with EliGE posting a damaging sequence participant score till right this moment’s recreation towards FaZe. Liquid transfer on to the playoffs and the packed Spodek Arena and can play a struggling Vitality within the first spherical.
