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Team list revealed for Malta Vibes Knockout Series 3

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Time Stamp: October 7, 2021 10:18 AM - Modified On: October 7, 2021 - Published By:
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The participants for the next Malta Vibes Knockout Series were announced today, with 32 teams participating in stage one, the top eight of which will advance to face the eight teams directly seeded into stage two. The event, which uses a single elimination best-of-three format, will take place October 11-21 and features a $50,000 prize pool. As with every Malta Vibes Knockout Series event, the team list features a range of names from across the world, ranging from academy squads to veterans of the scene. Many eyes will be on

September Team Ranking: Copenhagen Flames break into top 20, Vitality rise to third

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Time Stamp: October 4, 2021 5:08 PM - Modified On: October 4, 2021 - Published By:
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A few important events have taken place since we last brought you a monthly ranking update, most notably the playoffs of ESL Pro League Season 14 and IEM Fall. With the latter yet to finish there is still ground to be gained and lost, but more than enough has happened this month to see some major shifts in the top 30. Vitality crack the top three for the first time since February Here's a summary of our ranking for new readers: Our team ranking is based on teams' achievements over

1WIN crowned Malta Vibes Knockout Series 2 champions

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Time Stamp: September 23, 2021 1:17 PM - Modified On: September 23, 2021 - Published By:
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1WIN have become the Malta Vibes Knockout Series 2 champions after defeating Sinners 2-1 in the grand final, growing their title cabinet in size and prestige after winning the last two ESEA Cash Cups. Vadim "⁠MSE⁠" Zimin’s men showed exceptional resilience in the three-map grand final, upsetting the Czech squad that currently sits 22nd in the world ranking, ten places above 1WIN, with star player Denis "⁠deko⁠" Zhukov putting in a massive performance for his squad with a 1.44 rating by the end of the series. Both of the finalists,

Endpoint install Allan Hender as head coach

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Time Stamp: September 22, 2021 9:04 AM - Modified On: September 22, 2021 - Published By:
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Endpoint announced the appointment of Allan Hender to the position of head coach on Wednesday, replacing outgoing coach Ross "⁠RossR⁠" Rooney who moved to a management role within the organisation in August. Allan Hender was previously an analyst and caster and has worked with organisers such as Flashpoint and ESEA in the past. The move comes in the midst of an inconsistent period for the Endpoint squad, who since the player break have crashed out of both Malta Vibes Knockout Series without winning a map, fallen in the first round

Finest reveal new lineup, release fejtZ

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Time Stamp: September 14, 2021 11:00 AM - Modified On: September 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Finest have announced the signing of three new players on Tuesday, completing the rebuilding process that began in July. In addition to the new signings, Finest announced that Estonian journeyman Kristjan "⁠fejtZ⁠" Allsaar has been released from the organization. The newest signings include former member of Movistar Riders Kristjan "⁠shokz⁠" Jakobson, Rasmus "⁠kreaz⁠" Johansson, who last played with Apeks, and recent Endpoint player Robin "⁠robiin⁠" Sjögren. They are set to join existing Finest players Guy "⁠anarkez⁠" Trachtman and Martin "⁠mar⁠" Kuyumdjiev. robiin will continue to play in international lineups The

Fessor leaves South

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Time Stamp: September 14, 2021 10:51 AM - Modified On: September 14, 2021 - Published By:
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Frederik "⁠Fessor⁠" Sørensen has announced that he is parting ways with South effective immediately as he did not believe that the project with his more experienced countrymen was a good fit, although the youngster is eager to continue playing and is open to other opportunities to keep competing. The youngster's departure comes less than a month since the team's unveiling in August — with only a handful of matches played across four tournaments —, and a day after a painful loss to Spirit Academy. Fessor will keep playing in hopes

Malta Vibes Knockout Series 2 teams announced

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Time Stamp: September 8, 2021 10:09 AM - Modified On: September 8, 2021 - Published By:
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The participants for the next Malta Vibes Ultimate Knockout Series were announced today, with 32 teams participating in stage one, the top eight of which will advance to face the eight teams directly seeded into stage two. The event, which uses a single elimination best-of-three format, will take place September 13-23 and features a $50,000 prize pool. Stage one features academy teams such as a mouz NXT and Young Ninjas fresh off their first and second place finishes respectively at the WePlay Academy League finals, Robin "⁠flusha⁠" Rönnquists' GORILLAZ team,

doto: “hades is taking us to another level with his AWP skills”

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Time Stamp: September 8, 2021 6:45 AM - Modified On: September 8, 2021 - Published By:
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ENCE made it through the ESL Pro League group stage, leaving teams like Astralis and Spirit in their wake, and proving a lot of people doubting the international squad wrong. Now, Eetu "⁠sAw⁠" Saha’s men are facing forZe on Wednesday at 16:00 to continue showing that they are a team worthy of the playoffs at one of the top events in the calendar. Marco "⁠Snappi⁠" Pfeiffer and company were in Group A and played their group stage matches nearly a month ago, however, which could be a hindrance for the