Marcos Gaming eliminates 2ez Gaming
The first map, Overpass chosen by 2ez, started with them on the T-side and Marcos Gaming on the CT side. The match initially favored the Terrorists, who converted the pistol round and then the first buy round. However, Marcos Gaming quickly turned the tables, striking together 6 rounds in a row. 2ez finally broke the momentum towards the end of the half, securing a total of 5 rounds at the end of the first half.
In the second half, Marcos got off to a fiery start, racking up 3 rounds in a row before 2ez found the rebuttal. However, after the score reached 10-7, Marcos stood their ground. In the final rounds, ELV1S hit top gear, helping his team secure a 13-
Next up was 2ez's pick Mirage. Kicking off their T-side in prime fashion, Marcos Gaming secured an early 2-0 lead. 2ez replied with a buy-round victory and then tied the secure after securing the subsequent round. However, Marcos then hit their stride, taking their lead to 8-3.
An 8-4 halftime score then saw 2ez close the gap with a pistol round and the force buy win. However, once the buy rounds rolled out, Marcos took control of the game. Led by Ember, Marcos' strong defense forced out 2ez from bomb sites, and Marcos quickly achieved a matchpoint at 12-6. While 2ez put forth a struggle, Marcos ultimately sealed the deal with a 13-10 scoreline.