SAW’s impressive performance in the closed qualifier is the latest in a series of solid results for the Portuguese team. Particularly noteworthy is their run to the semi-finals of IEM Cologne, where Christopher ‘MUTiRiSâ ‘ Fernandes’ squad defeated top teams like G2 and FaZe and put up a good fight against Natus Vincere.
At the Cologne tournament, the team delivered an impressive performance that caught everyone’s attention. Building on this success, they went on to participate in the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR Closed Qualifier B. During the Swiss stage of the qualifier, the team showcased exceptional skill and determination, securing an impressive 3-0 record. This outstanding performance earned them the second seed from the qualifier, positioning them just behind Cloud9 and demonstrating their strength and potential in the competitive scene.
During the Atlanta qualifier, João ‘story’ Vieira and Michel ‘ewjerkz’ Pinto delivered outstanding performances for SAW, achieving impressive ratings of 1.29 and 1.25, respectively. Their exceptional play contributed to their team’s success, as they only lost two out of the ten maps they played.
In the qualifier, the Portuguese team emerged victorious, outperforming other prominent teams such as Ninjas in Pyjamas, Aurora, and Sashi, who were unable to secure their positions.
SAW Statement
SAW and the other teams competing in the ESL Challenger Atlanta are scheduled to travel to the United States in early October for the event, which is slated to take place from October 4th to October 6th.
ESL Challenger Teams
- BetBoom
- BIG
- SAW
- FlyQuest
- Wildcard
- Rooster
- ODDIK
- M80
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