BC.Game started Stake Pulse Beat III with a promising win over MIBR. However, that victory was not enough, and the team has now left the tournament in the group stage.
This story matters because BC.Game looked like a strong contender after their first match. In addition, the exit came in asap’s debut for the team. Group D was tough, and a single opening win could not save them.
How Group D Began
Group D opened with two close series. BC.Game beat MIBR 2-1, while HEROIC defeated Envy by the same score. As a result, BC.Game and HEROIC moved into the winners’ match. MIBR and Envy dropped into the elimination match.
Group D Results and BC.Game’s Exit
The winners’ match was one-sided. HEROIC beat BC.Game 2-0 and secured their place in the playoffs. Meanwhile, MIBR kept their hopes alive in the elimination match. They beat Envy 2-0, which ended Envy’s run in the tournament.
Therefore, BC.Game had to play the decider against MIBR. This time, MIBR came out on top with a 2-1 win. This was a rematch of the opening round, and the result was reversed. BC.Game, who had started so well, were eliminated. MIBR joined HEROIC in the playoffs.
Playoff Bracket for Stake Pulse Beat III
The playoffs begin on Friday with four best-of-three quarter-finals. Ninjas in Pyjamas face Liquid at 10:00. Then fnatic meet HEROIC at 13:00. Later, Astralis play MIBR at 16:00. Finally, 100 Thieves take on Sangal at 19:00.
The semi-finals follow on Saturday and are also best-of-three. The winner of Ninjas in Pyjamas versus Liquid will face the winner of fnatic versus HEROIC at 10:00. After that, the winner of Astralis versus MIBR will meet the winner of 100 Thieves versus Sangal at 13:00. The grand final is a best-of-three series at 19:00 on Saturday.
What Comes Next
For BC.Game, the tournament ends with a missed chance after a strong start. For HEROIC and MIBR, the focus now turns to the playoffs. HEROIC will meet fnatic in the quarter-finals. MIBR will face Astralis. Both teams must win to keep their title hopes alive, and the champion will be decided in the grand final on Saturday.
