{"id":117167,"date":"2024-12-04T15:36:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T15:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=117167"},"modified":"2025-12-29T14:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T14:17:52","slug":"teams-players-to-watch-at-elimination-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/teams-players-to-watch-at-elimination-stage","title":{"rendered":"Teams &#038; Players to Watch at Elimination Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JoE15U7q9LM?si=NTMlaoZ3gQdwD5ww\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><strong>Peacemaker<\/strong> breaks down the key matchups and teams to watch in the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, running from December 5th to December 8th. With The MongolZ\u2019s roster shining as a formidable force, boasting four players with the highest individual ratings, Peacemaker highlights their potential to upset tournament favorites. He also shares his expert analysis on dark horse contenders and underdog players who might defy expectations and claim the title.<\/p>\n<p><b>Elimination Stage Matches:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">G2 Esports vs. The MongolZ<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Natus Vincere vs. Team Liquid<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Team Vitality vs. GamerLegion<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Team Spirit vs. FURIA Esports<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">MOUZ vs. PaiN Gaming<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">FaZe Clan vs. Wildcard<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">HEROIC vs. BIG<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">3DMAX vs. MIBR<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Peacemaker breaks down the key matchups and teams to watch in the Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, running from December 5th to December 8th. With The MongolZ\u2019s roster shining as a formidable force, boasting four players with the highest individual ratings, Peacemaker highlights their potential to upset tournament favorites. 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