Virtus Pro and Vikin.gg reached the Epic League winners' final
The second day of the Epic League Division 1 playoff stage ended, and according to its results, we have known two teams that will play in the upper bracket final.
Virtus Pro vs. Team Secret
Before the match, Team Secret was a favorite: the odds for their victory were varied from 1.6 to 1.7, and this is taking into account that Virtus Pro defeated Team Secret with a 2:0 score at the group stage.
And the analysts were mistaken in choosing their favorite. Virtus Pro showed confident and well-coordinated play on both maps. From the start, the team was leading in Net Worth, gradually increasing its advantage, and also taking fights only in a position favorable to itself. For example, as here:
As a result, a confident victory with a 2:0 score and reaching the upper bracket final. Team Secret falls into the lower bracket.
Natus Vincere vs. Vikin.gg
Before the match's start, analysts' opinions on the winner were divided because both teams had an excellent group stage, ending it with a 6-3 score. And the face-to-face confrontation in the group, which ended with the victory of Natus Vincere, wasn't deciding anything for Vikin.gg.
The match was extremely tense. The first two maps began with the leadership of one team and ended with its confident victory. But the third map was the most exciting of the series. From the start, Natus Vincere seized the advantage and owned it until 24 minutes, but then a decisive fight took place, after which Vikin.gg made a comeback.
As a result, Vikin.gg won 2:1 and also reached the upper bracket final.
Play-off
The tournament bracket after the second game day is as above. Today we have two elimination matches.