For Day 1 of this week, only one match was able to be played because of server issues. The matches that were not played are being rescheduled; stay tuned for the updated schedule.
The match that was played, however, was an incredible one. FaZe Clan went up against Cloud9, and many expected this to be a easy series for FaZe; however, every single map in this series was close. FaZe was able to take Game 1 Hardpoint, but Cloud9 fired back in a S&D Game 2 win. The series went all the way to a Game 5 and Cloud9 secured the series win 3-2.
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 RECAP
After a long struggle in Stage 2, Team SoloMid were finally able to clutch up and win a series 3-1 vs. 100 Thieves. As of now, TSM and 100 Thieves are now tied up for last place in Stage 2.
Cloud9’s winning streak continued in Day 2, going up against Dream Team. While DT was able to pick up Hardpoint, the rest of the series went in Cloud9’s favor, as they won 3-1.
The Heat Wave from @C9Llama! #CWLPS4 pic.twitter.com/C7ejdjrgWs
— ESL Call of Duty (@ESLCoD) June 1, 2016
Next up, Rise Nation went up against eLevate in the next match and won the series 3-0 win. The highlight of this series was Rise’s big comeback in Game 1 Hardpoint.
WOW! Incredible comeback from @TheRiseNation in Hardpoint; they win it 250-246! #CODWorldLeague pic.twitter.com/mYcCjfIvxe
— ESL Call of Duty (@ESLCoD) June 2, 2016
The remaining matches of Day 2 also ended in 3-0 wins for FaZe and Team EnVyUs. The series between FaZe vs. Luminosity was a very one-sided series, in favor of Faze, as they ran through it 3-0. The day finished off with EnVyUs vs. H2K. EnVyUs, lead by big plays from JKap, were able to win this series 3-0.
@Jkap415 #CODWorldLeague pic.twitter.com/bRv1em7wjD
— ESL Call of Duty (@ESLCoD) June 2, 2016
A matchup between compLexity vs. H2K took place off stream (VOD available soon on the Call of Duty YouTube Channel). compLexity’s latest roster seems to be working out in their favor, as they won it 3-1.
MATCH OF THE WEEK
This week’s match of the week would determine the first place team. A rematch from Stage 1 Finals, Rise Nation went up against OpTic Gaming. The first time these two teams meet in Stage 2 was in Week 1, and Rise Nation took that series. This time, however, was different.
Game 1 Hardpoint was dominated by OpTic, with Crimsix finishing with 51 kills. OpTic continued to dominate in Game 2, winning it 6-2. The series ended in Game 3 Uplink; OpTic won it 11-4 and took the series 3-0.
Unstoppable with the sniper. @OpTic_FormaL #CODWorldLeague pic.twitter.com/DoS2UexVmz
— ESL Call of Duty (@ESLCoD) June 3, 2016
With this win, OpTic Gaming remains in first place in the standings.
COMMUNITY CAST OFF - WEEK 3 RESULTS
CWL Community Cast Off Week 3 was between Paradox and iRage. The community’s vote and all of the NA casters’ vote was for Paradox’s. Congrats Paradox; he advances on to the next round, alongside MilBoss and Fox.
There’s one more cast off left in Round 1; it is LemonKiwi vs. Trout. The video will be up soon on the Call of Duty YouTube Channel; check @CODWorldLeague on Twitter for the poll to vote after the video is live.
COMING UP
Tune in on Monday, June 6th starting at 2PM PDT/5PM EDT live here for Week 8 of the Call of Duty World League Pro Division! Be sure to follow ESL Call of Duty on Twitter and Facebook for the latest #CODWorldLeague news!