In Group A at DreamHack Open March North America, Bad News Bears and Team Liquid secured their spot in the upper bracket final following 2-0 victories over Rebirth and RBG. FalleN’s troops made quick work of their opponents despite the Brazilian himself played with high ping issues throughout the whole series. In the other matchup, Bad News Bears took home the victory after overtimes on both maps to send one of their biggest rivals down to the lower bracket.
In Group B, Triumph and Extra Salt also secured victory in their first matchups and a spot in the upper final by taking down High Coast and paiN. A reverse sweep was required from Cooper and company from Triumph to take down High Coast, while Extra Salt’s “JT” played a massive role in their victory and lead the charge for his team with a 1.41 Rating to beat the Brazilian team.
