JiJieHao completes lineup for Esports World Cup main event

JiJieHao has secured the final spot in the main event of the Esports World Cup by defeating HOTU with a score of 2-1 in the qualifiers. The match was closely contested, with JiJieHao winning on Mirage 7-13, then taking Cache 13-9, and closing out the series on Dust2 with a final score of 13-11.

They join teams such as 100 Thieves, BIG, and K27 in advancing to the main stage of the tournament, with JiJieHao's progression viewed as a significant surprise by many in the community. Their route to the main event had its challenges, as they just managed to pass through the group stage after a decisive three-map series against Sangal.

In the playoffs, JiJieHao displayed resilience with three consecutive 2-1 wins, starting with an unexpected victory against DENDELE. They then faced off against Phantom, where Hussein "m1N1" Hijazi starred in the server, leading to a crucial match against HOTU, who were positioned 28 places ahead of JiJieHao in the VRS rankings.

The team's composure in facing more favored opponents was evident as they concluded their best-of-three match against HOTU on Dust2, highlighted by an impressive performance from Bebu "Bibu" Aadil, who achieved a rating of 1.41 in that match.

With this victory, the full roster of 32 teams set to compete in the EWC main stage is now finalized, promising an exciting tournament ahead.