9z eliminates TYLOO to advance in XSE Pro League

In a surprising turn of events at the XSE Pro League in Guangzhou, the local team TYLOO has been eliminated from the tournament by 9z in a closely contested 2-1 series.

Following their impressive performance at the IEM Cologne Major, where they made it to the playoffs, 9z has continued their strong showing in China, ensuring a top-four finish with this latest victory.

The match featured each team successfully claiming their map choices. 9z kicked off with a win on Nuke, finishing with a score of 13-9. TYLOO responded effectively on Mirage, taking the map 13-7. However, the decisive third map, Inferno, saw 9z take an early lead on the T side with eight rounds before halftime, ultimately winning the map 13-5 after the switch and sealing their advancement.

Franco "dgt" Garcia was a standout performer for 9z in this crucial match, recording a +9.88% swing, 112.6 ADR, and a rating of 1.91 in the final map. Meanwhile, Matias "HUASOPEEK" Ibañez Hernandez also had a notable series, leading the overall stats with a 1.21 rating across all three maps.

With this win, 9z is now set to discover their opponent for the semi-finals, where they will meet the winner of the match between Alliance and Nemesis. If the Swedish team prevails, it will set up a potentially challenging rematch, as they previously asserted dominance over 9z, winning their group stage encounter 2-0.