Esports World Cup League of Legends: G2 & Hanwha Life Secure Knockout Spots as Cloud9 and GAM Are Eliminated
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This update summarizes the latest developments from the Esports World Cup's League of Legends event, where the competitive scene is heating up with crucial outcomes from recent matches.
The opening round of the group stage occurred yesterday, featuring a total of six games that set the stage for the tournament's progression. Those matches determined that two organizations would move forward, two would be eliminated, and four teams would remain in contention for two additional spots in the knockout phase.
Teams that have already locked in their positions in the knockout bracket are G2 Esports and Hanwha Life Esports, both of which have maintained an unbeaten record so far. In contrast, Cloud9 and GAM Esports experienced a challenging start by losing both of their matches, thereby ending their run in the competition.
The four remaining organizations still vying for advancement include FlyQuest and Furia, who are set to face each other for one knockout slot, along with CTBC Flying Oyster and Movistar KOI, who will compete for the other available spot. The status of each team is outlined below:
- Advancing: G2 Esports, Hanwha Life Esports
- Eliminated: Cloud9, GAM Esports
- Contending: FlyQuest, Furia, CTBC Flying Oyster, Movistar KOI
Looking ahead, the tournament bracket is now clearly defined. The remaining group-stage matches and the first two quarterfinal games are scheduled for today, while the last two quarterfinal encounters are planned for tomorrow.