1win knocks out Liquid; 100 Thieves set to battle BC.Game

The conclusion of the round of 32 in the Esports World Cup open qualifiers saw a high-profile exit, with 1win eliminating Liquid. This defeat sets the stage for an intriguing matchup between 100 Thieves and BC.Game in the subsequent round after both teams advanced with wins in their playoff matches.

In the standout match of the round, 1win showcased their skills against Liquid, taking early control of the series with a powerful T-side performance. Strong contributions from Vladislav "nafany" Gorshkov and Sergey "Ax1Le" Rykhtorov helped the team build a commanding 10-2 lead. Liquid managed to secure a second-round force-buy win in the second half, but it was not sufficient to change the outcome.

Liquid responded fiercely in the next match on Anubis, with Mario "malbsMd" Samayoa making significant contributions on the CT side. As the match progressed, Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski and Georgi "Jorko" Mitev took control, leading Liquid to a decisive victory.

A pivotal moment in the series came courtesy of Andrey "BELCHONOKK" Yasinskiy, who delivered an impressive 4K with a Deagle during an eco round. His standout performance, rated at 2.46, proved crucial as 1win secured their spot in the next round after a dominating display.

Meanwhile, 100 Thieves set up a highly anticipated clash with BC.Game, following their convincing wins against INFINITE and OG in the same round. The matchup could feature top players such as Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev against Nicolai "device" Reedtz and Emil "Magisk" Reif facing his former Astralis teammates.

The round of 32 also featured some unexpected results, with Phantom defeating NRG, JiJieHao ousting DENDELE, and GenOne overcoming Echo. Established teams like BIG, HEROIC, and fnatic secured 2-0 victories, while Acend, EYEBALLERS, and Inner Circle emerged victorious in closely contested matches against FOKUS, SINNERS, and Iberian Soul, respectively.