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How to Change Your Valorant Account Password?

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How to Change Your Valorant Account Password?

For an avid Valorant player, keeping your Valorant account safe is paramount. Resetting your password, whether you think it has been compromised or want to change your login credentials, is very easy.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to keep your Valorant account in your hands.

How to Change Your Valorant Account Password?

Valorant Account Password

Follow the steps mentioned below to change your Valorant account password easily:

  • Go to the Riot Games Account Management Page

You need to get to the Riot Games Account Management page. This shouldn’t be such a hassle since you can easily get there by going to account.riotgames.com in your web browser.

  • Log In

In case you have not logged in, it will prompt you to log in with your login credentials: usually your email address as your username and your current password. Don’t worry if you forgot your password! Tap on the “Forgot Password?” link alongside this and follow through with the recovery process.

  • Find the Change Password Options

If one logs in successfully, he will be redirected to the management page of his account. Scroll through the sections provided and you will find one that is named either “Account Information” or “Settings.” In such a section, you will find an option for changing your Valorant password.

  • Verify your Identity

This is an important security step. You will be prompted for your current password. It just ensures that the person requesting the change is the owner of the account.

  • Make a Safe New Password

Now it’s time to create your new password!

You know very well that a strong password forms the backbone when it comes to online security. Make sure your new password is a fortress.

  • Save Your Changes

Once you have typed in and confirmed your new password, click the “Save Changes” button. A confirmation message will be displayed on your screen, which indicates that your password is updated successfully.

Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs Bracket Revealed: All Matchups

Sonu Banerjee
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Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs Bracket Revealed: All Matchups

With the group stage of Valorant Champions 2024 having concluded, we now have a full list of teams who will compete in the playoffs of this prestigious event. Out of the original sixteen participating teams, only eight remain, advancing to the next phase of this tournament.

These top teams will face off in a double-elimination bracket from August 14th to August 25th, 2024, battling for the championship title and a gigantic prize pool of $2.25 million USD. Matches will be played in a best-of-three format, except the Lower Bracket Finals and Grand Finals, both of which will be best-of-five.

The playoffs bracket for Valorant Champions 2024 has already been revealed, and fans are eagerly anticipating some intense matchups as the top eight teams prepare to compete for the title.

Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs: All Qualified Teams

The following teams have managed to qualify from the group stage to playoffs in Valorant Champions 2024:

  • DRX
  • Sentinels
  • Trace Esports
  • EDward Gaming
  • G2 Esports
  • LEVIATAN
  • FNATIC
  • Team Heretics

Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs Bracket: All Matchups

Without further ado, let’s check out the playoffs bracket for Valorant Champions 2024 and see which teams will be going head-to-head in the coming days.

Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs

Valorant Champions 2024 Playoffs: Where To Watch?

Fans can catch all the action that unfolds in the Valorant Champions 2024 playoffs live by tuning into the official Twitch and YouTube handles of Valorant.

iQOO SouL Wins the BGMS Season 3

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iQOO SouL Wins the BGMS Season 3

Battlegrounds Mobile India Masters Series (BGMS) Season 3 – BGMS Season 3 has come to an end in a dramatic fashion, and iQOO SouL has emerged as the winner. The competition was cut-throat and nail-biting, with the winner undecided until the very last moments of the final match, as multiple teams were within striking distance of the top spot. However, iQOO SouL’s impressive performance across 12 matches secured them the coveted title and the grand cash prize of ₹5,500,000.

Top 3 Teams of BGMS Season 3

1. iQOO SouL – 123 Points

iQOO SouL played consistently throughout the tournament, finishing with 123 points. Their 3 Winner Winner Chicken Dinners, 49 placement points, and 62 finishes (totaling 73 finish points) were crucial to become the winners of BGMS Season 3. With the championship title in the balance until the very end, iQOO SouL’s composed performance in the final match sealed their victory, earning them the BGMS Season 3 trophy, and a cash prize of ₹5,500,000.

2. Entity – 121 Points

Entity finished as the runners-up with 121 points, just two points shy of the champions. Their campaign included 1 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, 36 placement points, and 68 finishes, contributing to their impressive 85 finish points. Entity’s strong performances kept them in the hunt for the top spot throughout the Grand Finals, but they narrowly missed out on the championship, securing the second-place cash prize of ₹1,500,000.

3. Team Tamilas – 113 Points

Team Tamilas claimed third place with 113 points, thanks to their 3 Winner Winner Chicken Dinners, 46 placement points, and 59 finishes (totaling 67 finish points). Their aggressive playstyle made them a challenging contender in the finals. Although they fell short of the top two, Team Tamilas still walked away with a respectable ₹750,000 in prize money.

Carnival Gaming, one of the top contenders, was leading the leaderboard heading into the final match, tied with iQOO SouL at 113 points. However, in a surprising turn of events, Carnival Gaming failed to secure any points in the last match, causing them to drop to fourth place with 113 points. Despite their impressive 73 finishes and 1 Winner Winner Chicken Dinner, they ended their campaign just outside the podium, earning ₹350,000 in prize money.

BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals provided non-stop entertainment, with the winner unknown until the final moments. iQOO SouL’s ability to maintain their composure under pressure and deliver clutch performances led them to their victory.

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Vitality Sweeps FURIA 2-0 in IEM Cologne 2024 Upper Bracket Quarterfinals

Sonu Banerjee
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Vitality Sweeps FURIA 2-0 in IEM Cologne 2024 Upper Bracket Quarterfinals

The IEM Cologne 2024 Group B Upper Bracket Quarterfinals saw an incredible performance from the entirety of team Vitality, who secured both games with ease, sweeping the series 2-0. With this victory, they advance to face FaZe Clan in the next round. Here’s what you need to know about the showdown between the two teams that took place today.

Map Veto

  • FURIA banned Dust2
  • Vitality banned Ancient
  • FURIA picked Inferno
  • Vitality picked Mirage
  • FURIA banned Anubis
  • Vitality banned Vertigo
  • Nuke was left over

Game 1: Inferno (Pick: FURIA, Win: Vitality, Final Score: 13-3)

Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut helped Vitality get a solid start on Inferno with an ace on the CT-side pistol round. After grabbing the follow-up anti-eco round, Vitality didn’t have much trouble getting the first buy-round of the game as well, enabling them to get an early 5-0 lead over their opposition. FURIA grabbed their first round of the half after a successful B hit in the sixth round. However, it didn’t take long for Vitality to bounce back, who ended the first half with a dominant 9-3 lead.

Vitality maintained their momentum throughout the second half of the game, securing the pistol round and dominating every round thereafter, closing out the first game of the BO3 with a commanding 13-3 victory.

Shahar ”flameZ” Shushan was at the top of the Inferno leaderboard with an impressive 20/8 KD and a 129.5 ADR.

Game 2: Mirage (Pick: Vitality, Win: Vitality, Final Score: 13-2)

Mirage followed a similar script to Inferno, with Vitality controlling the game and dictating the pace from start to finish. In fact, they surrendered only two rounds in the entire first half and didn’t drop a single round in the second half, closing out the game with a 13-2 score and sealing the series 2-0.

ZywOo ruled the leaderboard in Mirage, rocking a 108.5 ADR with 14 kills and only 6 deaths.

How To Enable True Stretched Resolution in Valorant?

Sonu Banerjee
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How To Enable True Stretched Resolution in Valorant?

The concept of ‘True Stretched’ resolution has always been a hot topic of discussion within the Valorant community. Whether you’re a veteran Counter-Strike player switching to Valorant or a newbie to FPS games, the true stretched resolution can offer you a significant advantage in competitive shooters.

For the uninitiated, the biggest advantage of using a true stretched resolution is that it makes enemy player models appear larger, which can significantly improve your ability to land headshots with greater ease. It can also give you a noticeable boost to your FPS since it renders the game at a lower resolution than your monitor’s native setting.

As a tradeoff, this method has a couple of drawbacks. One drawback is that your screen size at the edges is reduced, which means you might miss enemies lurking on the far sides of your screen—something that has led to some infamously hilarious moments in Counter-Strike.

While there is no innate true stretched resolution available in Valorant, there are a number of methods you can adopt to get a true stretched resolution similar to that of Counter-Strike 2. In this article, we’ll showcase the method that’s easiest to do and doesn’t require any third-party software like ‘winexp’ to execute.

How To Get True Stretched Resolution in Valorant Without Third-Party Software

Below, we’ve listed the easiest method that you can use to get a true stretched resolution in Valorant without using ‘winexp’ or any other third-party software. Using this approach, you can safely get your desired resolution without risking a Vanguard ban on your account.

  • Go to your ‘Device Manager’ by hitting your Windows key and searching for the same. Once there, look for the ‘Monitors’ section, right-click on your monitor, and hit ‘Disable Device’. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to see the screen and everything in it.
  • Right-click on your desktop and go to ‘Nvidia Control Panel’. Go to ‘Change Resolution’ from the left-hand side menu, and hit ‘Customize’.
  • Click ‘Create Custom Resolution’, and enter your desired stretched resolution. Make sure that the ratio between your horizontal and vertical resolution is 1.45:1. We recommend one of the following resolutions: 1568×1080, 1280×882, 1124×768. If you have a 1440p monitor, you can also go ahead and try 1980×1324.
  • Apply your new resolution and launch Valorant.
  • Hit ‘Letterbox’ and apply.
  • Hit ‘Fill’ and apply.

            And that’s it! By following these steps, you’ll have successfully switched to a true stretched resolution in Valorant. To see the difference, jump into the Range—you should notice changes in the player models and a boost in FPS.

            Don’t worry, your sensitivity and other in-game settings won’t require changing. However, note that since you’re playing on a new FoV, your muscle memory may take some time to adjust. Give yourself a few matches to adapt, and you’ll be back to your best in no time!

            Astralis Dominate 9z 2-0 in IEM Cologne 2024 Upper Bracket Quarter Final

            Sonu Banerjee
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            Astralis Dominate 9z 2-0 in IEM Cologne 2024 Upper Bracket Quarter Final

            Astralis didn’t give up a single map as they took down 9z with a 2-0 series win at the IEM Cologne 2024 Group A upper bracket quarter-finals. Here’s everything you need to know about the showdown between the two teams.

            Map Veto

            • 9z banned Vertigo
            • Astralis banned Anubis
            • 9z picked Dust2
            • Astralis picked Inferno
            • 9z banned Ancient
            • Astralis banned Nuke
            • Mirage was left over

            Game 1: Dust2 (Pick: 9z, Win: Astralis, Final Score: 13-10)

            9z looked to grab a head start on their own map pick after taking the pistol round on the T-side, but a force-buy from Astralis shut them down in their tracks. 9z tried to respond with a force-buy of their own but failed to the superior firepower that Astralis brought, resulting in the latter getting a 3-1 lead. The first full-buy round of the half went to 9z, who managed to grab forcing Astralis into an eco as they equalized the score. However, Astralis retaliated in the following rounds, grabbing the majority of the remaining half to go into their T-side with a slight advantage of 7-5.

            Astralis extended their lead by securing the pistol round on the T-side but faltered as 9z countered with a successful force-buy. 9z then strung together several rounds to briefly take the lead. However, Astralis responded with four consecutive round wins, ultimately clinching the game with a 13-10 victory.

            Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard dominated the Dust2 leaderboard with an impressive K/D of 25/13.

            Game 2: Inferno (Pick: Astralis, Win: Astralis, Final Score: 13-5)

            The first half of Inferno was pretty much a one-sided affair, with Astralis dominating on the T-side. After conceding the first two rounds, Astralis bounced back hard, winning every subsequent round to close the half with a commanding 10-2 lead.

            After losing the crucial pistol round in the second half, 9z rallied to secure three consecutive rounds. However, Astralis quickly regained composure and closed out the game with a 13-5 victory.

            Victor “Staehr” Staehr shined on Inferno with a K/D of 22/11 and an ADR of a whopping 121.7.

            sAw Stuns G2 with a 2-0 Win at IEM Cologne

            Sarjyo Mukherjee
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            sAw Stuns G2 with a 2-0 Win at IEM Cologne

            Portuguese team sAw has stunned an in-form G2 on the opening day of IEM Cologne, winning both maps in remarkable fashion which has sent G2 to the lower bracket while they progress to the next round of the tournament.

            Veto

            1. SAW removed Mirage
            2. G2 removed Vertigo
            3. SAW picked Nuke
            4. G2 picked Inferno
            5. SAW removed Ancient
            6. G2 removed Anubis
            7. Dust2 was left over

            Map 1: Nuke; Pick: sAw; Winner: sAw

            sAw walked into their map pick with a clear game plan, had a read on everything G2 threw at them, and right from the first half of the map, it was clear that this was going to be far from comfortable for G2. Moving away from expectations, G2 posted only 4 rounds on the CT side of Nuke and closed the half with a 4-8 scoreline.

            A helpless G2 only posted a single round on the T side but looking at how they were dominated by sAw, it was clear that Nuke was over for them. sAw continued with their domination on the T side and took home their map pick with a heavily one-sided 13-5 scoreline.

            Map 2: Inferno; Pick: G2; Winner: sAw

            G2 started their map pick with a pistol-round victory upon which sAw got back on the board and took the lead away from them. G2 got back on the board and only let 3 more rounds slip from that point. Being the dominant force on Inferno, G2 posted 7 rounds before moving into the second half.

            G2 extended their lead to 5 rounds after winning the pistol round on their defense which put them in a prime position to take it to the third map but sAw with their superior game planning turned things around, posting a streak of 8 rounds without letting G2 get a single round on board and closed the map with a stunning comeback to take down one of the heavy favorites.

            BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 2 Recap

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            BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 2 Recap

            The BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals continued to deliver thrilling action on Day 2 as the top teams battled fiercely for a spot at the top of the leaderboard. The day was filled with intense firefights, strategic plays, and unexpected outcomes. Here’s a detailed recap of the exciting matches from Day 2 of the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals.

            Recap of BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals Day 2 Matches

            Match 1 – Erangel:

            At the end of the first match, six teams were left—Orangutan, Carnival Gaming, iQOO SouL, Godlike, Entity, and Gods Reign. Carnival Gaming and Gods Reign were each down to a single player outside the playzone. Gods Reign’s Venom managed to finish off Carnival Gaming, but shortly after, he succumbed to the zone’s damage in this BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals event.

            Godlike’s last surviving player, Punkk, found himself sandwiched between Orangutan and iQOO SouL. Despite the precarious position, Punkk managed to knock down Orangutan’s ATTANKI. However, iQOO SouL’s Jokerr quickly spotted and eliminated him, knocking Godlike out of the match.

            In the chaotic final moments, iQOO SouL’s Manya eliminated Entity’s AquaNox and, as Entity attempted to enter the zone, iQOO SouL finished them off to secure the victory.

            Match 2 – Sanhok:

            The second match of the day featured Carpe Diem, Global Esports, OneBlade, and Team Tamilas as the last four teams standing in the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals. Carpe Diem held the advantage by being the sole team inside the playzone, while the others were outside. However, both Team Tamilas and Global Esports rushed in, seeking to claim the zone for themselves.

            After a chaotic three-way battle, Team Tamilas managed to secure the compound. Global Esports’ last player decided to opt for a heal battle, but Team Tamilas, aware of his position from the previous fight, finished him off with a well-placed grenade, securing the win.

            Match 3 – Miramar:

            The final match of Day 2 had iQOO SouL, Team Tamilas, Entity, and MOGO Esports as the last four teams. Entity showcased an impressive gatekeeping strategy, preventing Team Tamilas from entering the zone and systematically finishing them off as the blue zone closed in during the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals.

            In a chaotic three-way fight, MOGO Esports and Entity teamed up to eliminate iQOO SouL from the match. Entity then turned their attention to the last surviving player of MOGO Esports, finishing him off and securing the win.

            Match 4 – Erangel:

            The final match of Day 2 saw Carnival Gaming, iQOO SouL, Entity, and MOGO Esports as the last four teams in intense competition. Carnival Gaming’s Goblin eliminated the last surviving player of MOGO Esports, removing them from the BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals. Carnival Gaming then rushed to take on Team Tamilas, defeating them but suffering a casualty in the process.

            The match came down to a 3v1 scenario between Carnival Gaming and iQOO SouL. With the numbers advantage, Carnival Gaming easily secured the win, closing out the day with a strong performance.

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            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Live Tracker & Updates

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            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Live Tracker & Updates

            The much-awaited BGMS Season 3 has officially kicked off, featuring the top 24 Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) teams. These top squads, comprising 20 invited and 4 qualified teams, are competing in a month-long tournament for a share of the massive ₹1 Crore (INR) prize pool. Stay updated with the latest BGMS Season 3 Points Table as the action unfolds. Our live tracker ensures you never miss points table of this intense competition.

            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Grand Finals

            BGMS Season 3 Grand Finals, taking place from 9th to 11th August, is the finals stage of the tournament, where the top 16 teams are facing off for the ultimate title. After a grueling journey through the League Week and Playoffs, these teams have emerged to compete in 12 matches spread across three intense matchdays. Stay tuned to see which team will emerge as the champion in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

            RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Total Pts.
            1Carnival Gaming18237194
            2iQOO SouL28335083
            3Entity18206080
            4Orangutan Gaming18334174
            5Team Tamilas28313768
            6Gods Reign08164258
            7HeroXTRGodLike08173754
            8Carpe Diem0864551
            9MOGO Esports08163248
            10Team X Spark0843741
            11Global Esports18172340
            12Reckoning Esports08151934
            13ONEBLADE0892534
            14WSB Gaming0891928
            15Raven Esports0871724
            168bit0801818

            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Playoffs

            The Playoffs, held on 6th and 7th August , served as the last hurdle before the grand stage of BGMS Season 3. Sixteen teams, who had advanced from the League Week, faced off against each other across 8 matches over two intense matchdays. The competition was fierce, as teams fought to secure one of the 12 coveted spots in the Grand Finals. Check the final standings and see which teams made it to the BGMS Season 3 Finals in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

            RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bonus Pts.Total Pts.
            1WSB Gaming2826491287
            2Team X Spark1819391371
            3Raven Esports0821391171
            4MOGO Esports282935165
            5Team Tamilas0817331464
            68bit0813391163
            7HeroXTRGodLike182630662
            8Orangutan Gaming0816361062
            9ONEBLADE182223550
            10iQOO SouL08928845
            11Carnival Gaming181426444
            12Entity081424644
            13Team Zero081n215722
            14Vasista Esports081012729
            15Team Forever08616527
            16Revenant Esports08217524
            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Playoffs

            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Domination Week

            Domination Week, which took place from July 29th to August 4th, marked the second and the final phase of BGMS Season 3 League Week. With 20 teams divided into five groups, the stage saw some of the intense matches that determined the 4 teams that directly advanced to the Grand Finals of BGMS Season 3 and the 16 teams that moved on to Playoffs to secure their spots. During this week, 20 Teams competed in a round-robin format across 7 matchdays, where they played a total of 12 matches. Check the final overall rankings of Domination Week, as well as the League Stage, in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table:

            RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bounty Pts.Total Pts.
            1Reckoning Esports2246417910253
            2Global Esports1245517520250
            3Carpediem1244018320243
            4Gods Reign2246614420232
            5Team Tamilas2245815310222
            6Entity4245613330219
            7Raven Esports2245313230127
            8Revenant Esports524821320214
            9Vasista Esports1244413620204
            10Team Forever1245712320202
            11iQOO SouL1242814930202
            12Carnival Gaming124461530201
            13Orangutan Gaming2246110820191
            14HeroXTRGodLike024511320189
            15ONEBLADE0244812210188
            16Team X Spark0241810840166
            17MOGO Esports324608110155
            18Team Zero124379910146
            19WSB Gaming12424820107
            208bit02412930105
            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Domination Week

            Note: The points table for Domination Week is continuation of Survival Week

            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Survival Week

            BGMS Season 3 has now entered the second stage – League Week. BGMS Season 3 Survival Week, scheduled from 22nd to 28th July, marks the first phase of the League Week. With 20 teams divided into five groups, the stage saw an intense matches that determined the early frontrunners in the competition. Check out the final overall ranking in our BGMS Season 3 Points Table of Survival Week:

            RankTeamsWWCDMatchesPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Bounty Pts.Total Pts.
            1Reckoning Esports212459910154
            2Gods Reign012389320151
            3Global Esports012269320139
            4Team Tamilas012328610128
            5Revenant Esports11236800116
            6Vasista Esports112267020116
            7Carpediem01216970113
            8Orangutan Gaming11238630101
            9Raven Esports11225512096
            10Entity11221651096
            11iQOO SouL0125742099
            12Team Forever11230521092
            13Carnival Gaming1122554079
            14Team Zero1122155076
            15ONEBLADE0122745072
            16HeroXTRGodLike0121950069
            17WSB Gaming1121553068
            18MOGO Esports1122239061
            198bit012552057
            20Team X Spark0128381056

            BGMS Season 3 Points Table: Opening Week

            The Opening Week was the inaugural stage of BGMS Season 3, which started on 19th July and concluded 21st July. This phase witnessed all 24 teams evenly divided in six groups, consisting of four teams each. These groups fought against each other in round-robin format to determine which teams advance to the next stage of the tournament.

            The top 18 teams at the end of the stage directly advanced to the next stage of the tournament – League Week. From the remaining six teams, an Audience Choice poll was conducted. Based on the results of the Audience Choice, two teams got a bye to play in the League Week and the remaining four teams were eliminated.

            Following was the final standings of BGMS Season 3 Opening Week in our detailed BGMS Season 3 Points Table.

            RankTeamsMatchesWWCDPlc. Pts.Fin. Pts.Total Pts.
            18bit41104353
            2ONEBLADE41143246
            3iQOO SouL4083543
            4Team X Spark4053843
            5Revenant Esports40152237
            6Entity41171936
            7Gods Reign41171633
            8Team Forever41151631
            9Reckoning Esports40131629
            10Carnival Gaming41151328
            11Raven Esports40111728
            12WSB Gaming4052227
            13Vasista Esports40121426
            14Orangutan Gaming4022426
            15Global Esports4042125
            16MOGO Esports4061824
            17Team Tamilas4031821
            18Carpediem4021618
            19Team Limra406915
            20Gujarat Tigers4021113
            21Vikings4021012
            22Team Zero404711
            23HeroXTRGodLike40268
            24FS Esports40268
            BGMS Season 3 Opening Week Standings

            Where to Watch

            Like the previous seasons of the tournament, BGMS Season 3 will also be broadcasted live on Television on Star Sports channel starting from the first day of the tournament itself, July 19th. You can also watch the tournament live on NODWIN Gaming’s YouTube channel.

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            FaZe Clan Edges Out Team Liquid in Close IEM Cologne Match

            Sarjyo Mukherjee
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            FaZe Clan Edges Out Team Liquid in Close IEM Cologne Match

            FaZe Clan has narrowly managed to escape defeat against Team Liquid on the opening day of IEM Cologne. Despite losing, the North Americans managed to put up an impressive showing which brings high for them in the future as they will have a chance to progress in the tournament through the lower bracket of Group B.

            Veto

            • Liquid removed Vertigo
            • FaZe removed Anubis
            • Liquid picked Mirage
            • FaZe picked Nuke
            • Liquid removed Ancient
            • FaZe removed Dust2
            • Inferno was left over

            Map 1: Mirage; Pick: Liquid; Winner: FaZe

            Mirage has been a go-to pick for Liquid but has also been a map where FaZe has pulled off some good victories. Starting on the offense, Liquid failed to start the map on a high, as FaZe got off to a 5-0 start before Liquid could post a round. Liquid managed to win two more rounds before FaZe won two but the North Americans almost caught up with them to close the first half with a 7-5 scoreline.

            While Liquid managed to bring the score difference a lot closer in the second half of Mirage, FaZe was on point with the tactical adaptations that saw them pull away with a victory just when Liquid closed the game. After a tough exchange of rounds, FaZe closed the map with a 13-11 victory.

            Map 2: Nuke; Pick: FaZe; Winner: FaZe

            Nuke being a T-sided map, FaZe did considerably well given they match Liquid round for round. With way less experience than FaZe on this map, Liquid put up a decent showing under the leadership of a former FaZe star. The first half ended with a leveled scoreline where both teams had a fair chance of taking it away in the second half.

            Liquid managed to walk into a lead by winning the pistol round but it was all FaZe upon then. Having managed 6 rounds on their offense, FaZe walked away with 7 rounds in the second half that saw them win the match against Team Liquid 2-0.

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