The South American mixture of 9z took down Marcelo “coldzera” David and Epitácio “TACO” de Melo’s 00 Nation 19-16 at the moment within the first spherical of the IEM Rio Main Americas Regional Main Rating (RMR), regardless of being down 14-7 within the second half.
It appeared like 00 Nation would run away with a simple victory on Overpass till 9z began successful rounds fueled by a powerful particular person displaying from Brazilian AWPer Lucas “nqz” Soares, who went on to complete the CS:GO sport with 30 frags in complete. The South American combine gained eight consecutive rounds to succeed in map level territory earlier than 00 Nation, and regardless that the Brazilians took the sport to additional time because of coldzera and TACO’s efforts, they seemingly didn’t have the vitality to cease 9z’s momentum within the additional rounds.
This victory wouldn’t be thought of an upset if 9z had gained in different circumstances, however on condition that 00 Nation had such a big benefit within the second spherical, there’s no different solution to describe it. It’s additionally an necessary victory for the South American combine as a result of 00 Nation are one among their direct rivals within the struggle for one of many six IEM Rio Main spots up for grabs.
As for 00 Nation, this heart-breaking defeat provides extra stress on the gamers. None of their gamers certified for the PGL Antwerp Main, the primary Valve-sponsored occasion of the 12 months, and to not play at IEM Rio Main could be a catastrophe, particularly for Main winners like TACO and coldzera.
The primary spherical of the Americas RMR will end after Los + oNe vs. Group Liquid and the second spherical will probably be performed at the moment as effectively.
