End of Week 2 Recap: Squad Championship Invitational Tournament
Week two of the Squad Championship Invitational Tournament has concluded, bringing with it a series of thrilling matches and standout performances. Here’s a detailed recap of the week’s events:
Match Results:
- Pink Mist triumphed over Darkest Night with a score of 400-0.
- D Ω T defeated POST 133-0.
- O.W.L.S overcame Rising Star Team with a score of 143-0.
- Foreign Legion beat Team North + Full Wipe by 221 – 0
Match Highlight: Darkest Night vs. Pink Mist
One of the most talked about matches this week was between Darkest Night and Pink Mist. The clash saw contrasting strategies and showcased high-level competitive play.
Round 1: Darkest Night struggled with an ineffective strategy and suffered severe consequences. They had far two many people fighting in the South with no objective. They lost control of the middle cap, “Big Dreams,” and subsequently “Ammo Hill.” This led to a devastating 2-ticket-per-minute bleed. Despite having 30 minutes left and less than 60 tickets, Darkest Night decided to turtle on their next cap, a decision that left many people confused. They were unable to conserve tickets for the second round because the total ticket bleed was more than the time left.
Round 2: Darkest Night came back with a vengeance, surprising Pink Mist with a super aggressive start. They managed to beat Pink Mist to Hilltop and eliminated the PM logi and squad upon arrival. They then advanced to Ammo Hill, wiping out the squad back-capping. However, Darkest Night failed to capitalise on these early successes. Pink Mist, drawing on their experience and professionalism, regained control of Ammo Hill, took back Big Dreams, whilst preparing to secure Hill 31.
This match was a showcase of strategic depth and adaptability, with Pink Mist ultimately prevailing. You can see the detailed breakdown of the match and watch the replay here.
Upcoming Semi-Finals
Next week, the tournament moves to the semi-finals on Belaya. This map introduces stronger vehicle squads with BTRs and LAVs, promising a fresh tactical dimension to the matches. For more details on the map, click here.
Semi-Final Matches:
- Pink Mist vs. D Ω T: This is set to be a fierce battle, as D Ω T has several former Pink Mist players, adding an extra layer of rivalry to the match.
- Foreign Legion vs. O.W.L.S: Both teams have demonstrated exceptional skill and strategy, making this a match you won’t want to miss.
Join us next week for the semi-finals, where the competition is set to intensify. For continuous updates and to follow the tournament, visit the Squad Championship Invitational Tournament Page.
Stay tuned as the battle for supremacy in the Squad Championship Invitational Tournament continues!