ACL Online always has a lot of upsets, but things got really out of hand this round! We saw Redemption and Kez return to action in a big way, both defeating a reputable player or two. I should also note that based on past performances, Kez defeating Chase and FLuX definitely isn't an upset, but if you consider that it's been about half a year since Kez's last tournament game, and it becomes quite impressive. 9 Pool never dies! Masters Cup is once again unfortunately dominated by SEA outsiders, iaguz not able to hold the Top 4 this time for his homeland.
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The Transformer Zerg, Jadron Burgerman @Soundwave
Last edited by syfSoundwave; Tue, 26th-May-2015 at 2:11 PM.
Let me start off with Eros. Literally his only notable tournament result thus far in 2015 vs Zerg is taking a game off Wally. Compare that to me, where I have been performing pretty well vs Zerg this year. Beating Law (twice), RivaL and taking games off DemiLove, EnDerr, Crimson and Alopex. I also have a historically winning record vs Eros. This one seems pretty clear cut to me.
This is the second tournament Fourby has played this year. He's been very inactive. In his prime this absolutely wouldn't be an upset, but there's absolutely no debate that Fourby isn't in his prime. He has played 3 tournaments since 2013. I don't care how good you are, it takes time to get back to your best self. Even someone like Crimson, who is performing incredibly well at the moment, took several months to go from good to great. Beating a mid tier player (see my WCS Season 2 preview for more information on how I classify the tiers) who has been getting the best results of his 'career' in 2015, with such limited tournament experience and practice for a long time is definitely a noteworthy feat.
I hope this answers your questions.
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The Transformer Zerg, Jadron Burgerman @Soundwave
What I lack in results I make up for in Euro Truck Simulator 2 skill and dank memes, I ******* DARE ANYONE IN SEA TO 1v1 ME EURO TRUCK SIMULATOR 150 DOLLAR SHOWMATCH LETS ******* GO
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