In fact, this is also the main reason why it is said that Dream’s draw is very good.
Neither D13, VNG nor MVP are strong teams, and the competition is much easier than other groups.
VG will face Fnatic in the quarterfinals, and the pressure on VG in this game is also very high.
Because only if they block Fnatic from the top 8 will the Chinese team have a chance to get this Major spot.
If Fnatic reaches the top 8, it will be stable.
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Compared with the upper half, the overall strength of the lower half is stronger.
There will be strong competition among the top 16.
The four teams that finally advanced did not leave the audience alone.
In addition to the Chinese team CSC and Tyloo, there are Tiger, the recognized favorite to win the championship, and the new Thai team ASG.
Among the top 8 teams, there are 5 Chinese teams. This is actually a trend in Asian CSGO in recent years.
Only the Chinese professional circle has so many competitive teams, but it also has the same problem, because there are too many first-tier clubs, and many strong professional players are scattered among various clubs.
Although they may not be able to defeat the strong European and American teams when they gather together, at least the loss will not be as ugly as it is now.
Top 8 battle.
【VG】vs【Fnatic】
【Dream】vs【VNG】
Lower half
【Tyloo】vs【ASG】
【CSC】vs【Tiger】
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In fact, looking at the overall situation, VNG should be the best opponent to beat.
Dream doesn't need to have an in-depth understanding of VNG. He is already very familiar with VNG in leagues and training matches.
At the beginning, Dream was unable to receive VG, and during Tyloo’s training matches, teams such as VNG and Panda often played training matches against Dream.
Whether in training matches or official matches, Dream has a high winning rate against VNG.
Compared with the top CSGO teams, VNG's playing style lacks a little discipline and the ability to adapt to the situation.
So sometimes when I review their games from a human perspective, I feel that they are a little sluggish and make a lot of mistakes.
The quarterfinals match the next day.
The match between VG and Fnatic is definitely the one that attracts the most attention from CSGO fans.
As long as VG wins, no matter whether Tyloo or CSC wins, they can overtake the points and qualify for the Major.
Therefore, VG is under a lot of pressure both for themselves and for the Chinese division.
After the game started, the VG team quickly took the initiative and achieved a 10-5 lead on the Overpass map. However, in the second half, Fnatic's ace 4iatic also started to counterattack.
In the end, they defeated the VG team in a fierce double overtime battle and won the first set.
VG was reversed and was not affected too much, and they fought with Fnatic until the last minute on the map of Purgatory Town.
It's a pity that we lost two long gun games in a row in the end.
Lost the game 16 to 13.
When they were eliminated 0-2, their opponent also locked up the only Major spot in the Asian division.
This scene also made many Chinese CSGO fans sigh silently.
During the period when Chinese CSGO was at its strongest, Tyloo and VG were still able to represent the Chinese team in the world and achieve some results.
But it’s a bit difficult to think of Asia now. The last time Tyloo represented the Asian region in the Major was this time last year.
In the second game of the top 8, Dream faced VNG.
Seeing where Dream can go is the last hope for these CSGO fans.
If there is one player who can save China CSGO...
This person would be very hot-tempered.
Many people thought so. Seeing this young Dream's passionate and continuous impact on the court, the enthusiasm of many old CSGO fans was gradually ignited!
Dream will definitely surprise them next season.
Even if you don’t believe in these young people, you still have to believe in Gao Ran.
In this top 8 battle between Dream and VNG, Dream also went all out.
After easily winning the first game, VNG launched a counterattack in the second game.
In the first long gun game, VNG was very good at fighting against the Qing bandits. After gaining the numerical advantage, they entered the 3v1 endgame and successfully won.
After that, under the command of Gao Ran, Dream chose an offensive tactic of exploding bombs from the outside. After exchanging numbers, he killed Gao Ran to withstand the pressure, and won the 1v2 endgame with a beautiful shot.
After taking two economic bureaus, Dream temporarily took the lead. At the same time, it can be seen that VNG was very patient in the anti-economic bureau and minimized the risk.
The next long gun game was won by VNG, and C9 responded with a variable speed attack. Both sides scored alternately. In the first half, it was 8 to 7, and Dream only had a small game lead.
After changing sides and fighting again, VNG chose a strong rush B. A sudden fast break disrupted Dream's defense, and VNG took advantage of the situation and scored 3 points in a row.
After entering the long gun round, Dream played very proactively. Under the command of Gao Ran, Zhou Zijian rode alone for thousands of miles and fought all the way to the A package point with miraculous results.
After another long gun round, Gao Ran completed another stunning 1V3 amidst the cheers of the audience.
The gap between the two sides is ultimately reflected in the final game. Once it enters the game, Dream's personal ability is too strong. Whether it is Gao Ran, Zhou Zijian or Li Zekai, they can defeat their opponents in the game.
Leading 14 to 12.
VNG could no longer lose, and VNG once again drove his motorcycle in the outfield to get the first kill.
However, Dream's defense was very fast, and he did not make any mistakes in the 2v1 at point B. He stably killed the opponent with high fuel.
Forced into a desperate situation, VNG made one last move, trying to cross the line into the police house and perform a double-crossing tactic. Two young men, Zhou Zijian and Li Zekai, killed two of them each. In the end, Tang Lingfeng completed a key follow-up shot.
Defeated VNG 16-12!
2-0 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asian competition.
Dream also breathed a sigh of relief after defeating VNG. After winning the first set, several young people had the idea of contempting their opponents. In the second set, they might have really lost if they hadn't adjusted in the end and won a few key long shots.
Second set.
It can be regarded as teaching them a lesson.
Gao Ran actually understands this mentality quite well, and he also knows that there really shouldn't be any carelessness in e-sports competitions.
Because victory or defeat depends on a few key moments, even a second-tier opponent may win.
You must take every game seriously and perform at your best.
Top 4 in Asia.
I am not satisfied with this high performance.
After his return this season, the entire Dream team is in very good competitive shape. Gao Ran believes that they are fully capable of defeating their powerful semi-final opponent Fnatic.
The playing style of this team is quite varied, and they are also the kind of opponents who combine fast and slow. They are almost at the highest level in the current Asian competition.
The outside world's expectations for this game are also infinitely high.
Because so far in the Asian Championship, the two opponents that Dream has faced, MVP and VNG, are not particularly strong opponents. It can be said that it is the easiest for Dream to enter the top four without encountering any real obstacles.
At the same time, the outside world's unlimited praise for Dream also needs a real tough battle to prove it.
This is a game that lets the outside world see how strong Dream really is.
The semi-finals in the second half of the China Division were also mixed. Tyloo defeated ASG 2-1 to advance, but CSC lost 0-2 to its old rival Tiger and was stopped in the top 8.
Tomorrow will usher in the real highlight of the fight.
In the first half, Dream faces Fnatic, currently ranked number one in Asia.
Tyloo in the second half will also face the challenge of Tiger.
