Team Liquid interview – PSL ELISA ESPORTS PUBG SPRING CHALLENGE
PSL Elisa Esports PUBG Spring Challenge finished yesterday and Team Liquid was crowned as the champion! Team Liquid has previously won the PSL season 7. Team Liquid goes home with 6500$, Virtus.Pro with 4500$, BigBossLayf with 2500$ and Redline with 1500$. It’s time to interview the winning team!
Congratulations! Let’s start with a classic: How does it feel right now?
Thank you! It always feels good to win a tournament and specially after our failure at PGI.S and PSL S9 being the last SUPER setting tournament for now it made it more special to win!
-mxey
You had some ups and downs during the finals. You did have a solid lead for most of the weekend but were you worried at any point that you might have to really battle for the championship in the last maps?
With a 50 point lead we felt really comfortable going into the last day, and we were not really contested at all for the first position because of that.
BBL Esports started off the day with cutting our lead down to around 25 points with 4 games remaining, but we knew as long as we played our own game we would maintain a healthy gap.
– clib
What made you perform better than the competitors? Were you guys just unbeatable this weekend, or were there some obvious mistakes you feel other teams didn’t exploit, or some tactics that you were surprised that they didn’t try?
I think that teams like Faze, BBL and WLA gifted us free wins by holding down splits near their loot spots until phase 3-5 and we just exploited that and won the games from there.
Clib has been a strong player for a while, but during his time with Team Liquid we have seen him playing on a whole nother level. What have you guys done as a team to incorporate clib and lift his overall performance level?
Most of the credit goes to clib himself. He trains very hard and has very high aspirations and expectations for himself. Having 3 really strong teammates around him has made it a bit easier for him to stand out because he can trust them to do their job in game and he can focus on his personal performance.
-7Teen
Follow up to that: Was Clib checking out the damage or kill stats during the final day so he could make sure he was still on the lead?
Maybe towards the last games when we 100% made it, but otherwise that isn’t the focus at all.
COVID has obviously been a huge problem for teams across the world, and not just for competing, but also for building synergy within a team. Do you think having a long standing roster, and playing together at PGI:S gives you an edge towards the teams that didn’t participate?
Yup, playing at events with the best teams in the world is the best practice you can have and it gives you an edge over the teams who dont get that practice!
– Jeemzz
So what’s next for Team Liquid PUBG?
Next up will be PCS4! Hope to see everyone there.
Grand final is finally here! 18 maps and 16 best of the best that europe and CIS-regions has to offer! Teams are battling for 15 000 dollar prize pool and we have new PSL Elisa Esports PUBG Spring Challenge champion at sunday! All the action is broadcasted in english, finnish and russian. Notice the different twitch channel for english broadcast! More info about the tournament you find täältä.
In the grand finals, each day will feature six maps (3x Miramar & 3x Erangel). After all 18 maps have been played, we have a new PSL champion! Come and join the broadcasts to cheer your favorite team to victory!
Grand Final
Friday 4.6 – Sunday 6.6
- Broadcast: PUBG Finland (ENG) – odesskin (RU) – PUBG Finland2 (FIN) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Broadcast
- English broadcast: Copter, Eiefant, Kowo & JoRoSaR
- Russian broadcast: odesskin
- Finnish broadcast: M00nForrest & Qcrass
Prize pool
Total: 15 000€
1. 6500€
2. 4500€
3. 2500€
4. 1500€
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Elisa Invitational hits second gear as the first match of Main Swiss starts this Thursday.
Calendar moves to June and we know what that means!
8 teams from the Regional Swiss have proven their qualifications but now their skills are tested even more when 8 invite teams put their hands into the server.
Main Swiss is hold in four weeks and only top 8 from 16 will proceed to the last stage – The Elisa Invitational Playoffs.
TEAMS
Here is the Main Swiss teams:
- 777 Esports
- AGF Esport
- CPH Flames
- DBL Poney
- ENCE
- Endpoint
- Entropiq
- Fiend
- HAVU
- Lyngby Vikings
- Nordavind
- SAW
- Sangal
- Skade
- Tricked
- Young Ninjas
16 teams battle in the Main Swiss (June 3th to 27th)
SCHEDULE
Don’t miss the Main Swiss Schedule! Schedule will be updated weekly as the tournament proceeds forward.
Round 1 — 3.6. – 6.6.2021
| Opening round 3.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SAW vs. Sangal |
| Opening round 3.6.2021 20:00 CEST | ENCE vs. AGF |
| Opening round 4.6.2021 17:00 CEST | Tricked vs. Young Ninjas |
| Opening round 4.6.2021 20:00 CEST | HAVU vs. Copenhagen Flames |
| Opening round 5.6.2021 17:00 CEST | Endpoint vs. DBL Poney |
| Opening round 5.6.2021 20:00 CEST | SKADE vs. Lyngby Vikings |
| Opening round 6.6.2021 17:00 CEST | Fiend vs. Nordavind |
| Opening round 6.6.2021 20:00 CEST | Entropiq vs. 777 Esport |
Round 2 — 10. – 13.6.2021
| Low match 10.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SAW vs. AGF |
| Low match 10.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Fiend vs. Lyngby Vikings |
| Low match 11.6.2021 17.00 CEST | HAVU vs. 777 Esports |
| Low match 11.6.2021 20.00 CEST | DBL Poney vs. Tricked |
| High match 12.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SKADE vs. Nordavind |
| High match 12.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Entropiq vs. Copenhagen Flames |
| High match 13.6.2021 17.00 CEST | ENCE vs. Sangal |
| High match 13.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Endpoint vs. Young Ninjas |
Round 3 — 17. – 20.6.2021
| Low match 17.6.2021 17.00 CEST | Tricked vs. AGF |
| Low match 17.6.2021 20.00 CEST | HAVU vs. Lyngby Vikings |
| Mid match 18.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SKADE vs. 777 Esports |
| Mid match 18.6.2021 20.00 CEST | SAW vs. DBL Poney |
| Mid match 19.6.2021 17.00 CEST | Young Ninjas vs. Sangal |
| High match 19.6.2021 20.30 CEST | Entropiq vs. Nordavind |
| Mid match 20.6.2021 17.00 CEST | Fiend vs. Copenhagen Flames |
| High match 20.6.2021 20.00 CEST | ENCE vs. Endpoint |
Round 4 — 24. – 26.6.2021
| Low match 24.6.2021 17.00 CEST | HAVU vs. AGF |
| High match 24.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Entropiq vs. Young Ninjas |
| High match 25.6.2021 17.00 CEST | Fiend vs. 777 Esports |
| Low match 25.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Sangal vs. DBL Poney |
| Low match 26.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SKADE vs. Copenhagen Flames |
| High match 26.6.2021 20.00 CEST | Endpoint vs. SAW |
Round 5 — 27.6.2021
| Elimination match 27.6.2021 14.00 CEST | Fiend vs. Endpoint |
| Elimination match 27.6.2021 17.00 CEST | SKADE vs. DBL Poney |
| Elimination match 27.6.2021 20.00 CEST | HAVU vs. Young NInjas |
WHERE TO FOLLOW?
Well, I know the teams and the schedule, but where can I watch it?
- You can find more information about the tournament, as well as current esports news at elisaesports.fi
- For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow @elisaesports in Twitter ja Instagram
It is time to figure out which 16 teams will play in the Gran Finals! Upper bracket teams have 2 chances to reach top-8 and advance to final stage of the Elisa Esports PUBG Spring Challenge. Teams on the lower bracket only have one day to get their spot on Grand Finals. You can enjoy the official broadcast in English, Finnish and Russian language. More info about the tournament you find täältä.
In the sixth round, both lobbies will play six maps (3x Miramar & 3x Erangel). Top-8 teams from the upper bracket will advance to Grand Finals. Bottom-8 teams from upper bracket will advance to lower bracket bracket. Top-8 from the lower bracket will complete the Grand Finals. Come and join the broadcasts and cheer your favorite teams to the next round!
Round 6
Monday 24.5
Group 1
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – PUBG Finland (FIN) – odesskin (RU) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Tuesday 25.5
Group 2
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – PUBG Finland (FIN) – odesskin (RU) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
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Four rounds has already been played and best 24 teams remains to face the rest of the invitational teams. Now the real battle for the championship begins! You can enjoy the official broadcast in English, Finnish and Russian language. More info about the tournament you find täältä.
In the fifth round, teams will play six maps (3x Miramar & 3x Erangel) and top-12 from the each group will advance to round 6. Top-8 teams will advance to upper bracket and teams placing 9.-12. will advance to lower bracket. Come and join the broadcasts and cheer your favorite teams to the next round!
Round 5
Monday 17.5
Group 1
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – PUBG Finland (FIN) – odesskin (RU) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Tuesday 18.5
Group 2
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – PUBG Finland (FIN) – odesskin (RU) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
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Three rounds has been played and best 36 teams remains to face the first group of invitational teams joining the tournament. You can enjoy the official broadcast in English, Finnish and Russian language with the last community casts for this season. More info about the tournament you find täältä.
In the fourth round, teams will play six maps (3x Miramar & 3x Erangel) and top-8 from the each group will advance to round 5. Come and join the official broadcasts and cheer your favorite teams to the next round!
Round 4
Monday 10.5
Group 1
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Group 2
- Broadcast: PUBG Finland (FIN)
- Community cast: Kowo (ENG) – odesskin (RU) – ImDivinE (CZE) – zuluXxman (GER)
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Tuesday 11.5
Group 3
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG) – PUBG Finland (FIN) – odesskin (RU) – Map
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
To be sure you get all the latest updates, results and news you should follow our twitter!
We are happy to announce the joined pointing system that connects all of the tournament operators to the #ElisaChampionsCircuit!
GRID Integrity Services, as the official data partner, will be coordinating the points across enrolled competitions. These partnering tournaments include Funspark Ulti, HSH Series, and Elisa Invitationals. A new addition to the crew will be Pinnacle, who has recently been enrolled in the circuit with their Pinnacle Cups across 2021.
The points will go towards qualification to the 2022’s Elisa Champion of Champions event. At the close of all the marked competitions, the top six teams will gain automatic qualification to Elisa Champion of Champions. Previous competitions by all enrolled partners, including Elisa Invitational Spring 2021, Snow Sweet Snow 1-3, Spring Sweet Spring Cup 1, The Pinnacle Cup 2021, and the Funspark Ulti 2021 Europe Regional Series, will be included in the rankings.
Points Categories
- Win the Tournament (15 Points)
- Finish 2nd Place (10 Points)
- Player with Most MVPs (5 Points)
- Top 3 Round Difference Teams (3 Points, 2 Points, 1 Point)
- Player with Most Kills (3 Points)
- Win Main Swiss, 2 teams (3 Points)
- Team with Most Wins (2 Points)
- Team with best GRID rating (2 Points)
- Win Regional Swiss, 2 teams (2 Points)
- Player with best GRID rating (1 Point)
- Win GSL Group (1 Point)
- Every match played (1 Point)
- Every win (1 Point)
- Participating in the event (1 Point)
The purpose of the points system is to increase competitiveness and reward the teams who put the most playing time into the competitions over 2021.
“Over the last 2 years, our Integrity Service team and technology has become paramount to protecting the competitive security and commercial interests of our partnered TOs and publishers. The opportunity to partner with Elisa across their landmark Tournament Circuit the Champion of Champions and combine both our data analysis with our integrity team’s work is the perfect fit.
We look forward to all the action that is set to unfold across the 2021/22 season, and have worked towards conceptualizing a points system with Elisa that rewards all of the participating teams for their hard work and grind through the lower stages of the competing cups, as well as those good enough to win each of the competitions!” Tom Warburton, COO of GRID Esports.
“We have been searching for a long time for the right kind of partner to provide our Elisa Esports tournaments with the best possible integrity services. With GRID we can trust that all of our tournament data is handled securely and professionally. By joining forces we can now create something new and exciting that has never been seen before in the modern CS:GO era.“ Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports.
You can follow the points updates every couple of weeks at @ElisaEsports, @TheEsportsBible, @PinnacleEsports, @RelogMedia & @Funspark socials.
Check out the 7th of May Points standings below!
Top 10 Points Total as of the 7th May
Overall Standings as of the 7th May
● SnowSweetSnow #1: FunPlus Phoenix
● SnowSweetSnow #2: HAVU
● SnowSweetSnow #3: mousesports
● SpringSweetSpring #1: forZe
● Pinnacle Cup 2021: Gambit
● Funspark ULTI 2021 Europe Regional Series #1: HAVU
● Elisa Invitational Spring 2021: SKADE
About Elisa Esports
The go-to Nordic esports operator with strong roots in the Finnish esports scene. Our mission is to provide a sustainable ecosystem for teams and players, by creating a path from grassroot activities to the world class esports events. We want to offer the best quality broadcasts and the best value in entertainment.
About GRID Esports
The leading provider of data solutions for the esports industry, leverages revolutionary technology to embrace data in the digital nature of competitive gaming and overcomes sports specific data challenges. Established in 2018 the company looks to tackle the data market and provide data services for monetization and fan engagement for tournament organisers & game publishers.
The Regional Swiss of the Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 starts this Thursday. From 16 teams only top 8 will advance to the next stage – The Main Swiss.
It’s Swiss action time!
As a part of Elisa Champion of Champions, the Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 Regional Swiss is held on May 6th to 30th. 16 teams try to battle their way to the next stage, but only top 8 will advance to the Main Swiss.
In the Main Swiss are 8 invite teams waiting for the qualified Regional Swiss teams. Once again only top 8 will proceed to the last stage – The Elisa Invitational Playoffs.
TEAMS
Here are the Regional Swiss Teams:
- 777 Esports
- AGF Esport
- Apeks
- Astralis Talent
- CASE
- CPH Flames
- DBL Poney
- EC Brugge
- GORILLAZ
- KOVA
- Lilmix
- Lyngby Vikings
- NAVI Junior
- Nordavind
- Sangal
- Young Ninjas
16 teams battle in the Regional Swiss (May 6th to 30th).
SCHEDULE
Don’t miss the Regional Swiss Schedule! Schedule will be updated weekly as tournament proceeds forward.
Round 1 — 6. – 9.5.2021
| Opening round 6.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Navi Junior vs. Lilmix (BO3) |
| Opening round 6.5.2021 20.00 CEST | Nordavind vs. 777 Esports (BO3) |
| Opening round 7.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Apeks vs. EC Brugge (BO3) |
| Opening round 7.5.2021 20.00 CEST | DBL Poney vs. GORILLAZ (BO3) |
| Opening round 8.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Sangal vs. CASE (BO3) |
| Opening round 8.5.2021 20.00 CEST | CPH Flames vs. Astralis Talent (BO3) |
| Opening round 9.5.202117.00 CEST | Young Ninjas vs. KOVA (BO3) |
| Opening round 9.5.2021 20.00 CEST | Lyngby Vikings vs. AGF (BO3) |
Round 2 — 13. – 16.5.2021
| Low match 13.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Lyngby Vikings vs. GORILLAZ |
| Low match 13.5.2021 20.00 CEST | Nordavind vs. Astralis Talent |
| High match 14.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Copenhagen Flames vs. 777 Esports |
| High match 14.5.2021 20.00 CEST | DBL Poney vs. AGF |
| Low match 15.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Lilmix vs. KOVA |
| Low match 15.5.2021 20.00 CEST | Case vs. EC Brugge |
| High match 16.5.2021 17.00 CEST | Apeks vs. Sangal |
| High match 16.5.2021 20.00 CEST | Young Ninjas vs. Navi Junior |
Round 3 — 20. – 23.5.2021
| Low match 20.5.2021 17.00 | Lyngby Vikings vs. Astralis Talent |
| High match 20.5.2021 20.00 | Young Ninjas vs. 777 Esports |
| Mid match 21.5.2021 17.00 | Apeks vs. NAVI Junior |
| Mid match 21.5.2021 20.00 | Nordavind vs. KOVA |
| Mid match 22.5.2021 17.00 | DBL Poney vs. Case |
| Mid match 22.5.2021 20.00 | CPH Flames vs. GORILLAZ |
| Low match 23.5.2021 17.00 | Lilmix vs. EC Brugge |
| High match 23.5.2021 20.00 | Sangal vs. AGF |
Round 4 — 27. – 29.5. 2021
| Low match 27.5.2021 17.00 | NAVI Junior vs. GORILLAZ |
| Low match 27.5.2021 20.00 | Lilmix vs. Case |
| High match 28.5.2021 16.00 | DBL Poney vs. 777 Esports |
| Low match 28.5.2021 20.00 | Lyngby Vikings vs. KOVA |
| High match 29.5.2021 17.00 | Nordavind vs. Apeks |
| High match 29.5.2021 20.00 | CPH Flames vs. AGF |
Round 5 — 30.5.2021
| Elimination match 30.5.2021 14.00 | Lyngby Vikings vs. NAVI Junior |
| Elimination match 30.5.2021 17.00 | Apeks vs. 777 Esports |
| Elimination match 30.5.2021 20.00 | CPH Flames vs. Case |
WHERE TO FOLLOW?
Well, I know the teams and the schedule, but where can I watch it?
- You can find more information about the tournament, as well as current esports news at elisaesports.fi
- For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow @elisaesports in Twitter ja Instagram
Two rounds has been played and 64 teams remains in the battle for the spots in round 4. Next week we get the first group of invitational teams joining the best teams from round 3. Third round also welcomes back our official broadcast in English, Finnish and Russian language. More info about the tournament you find täältä.
In the third round, teams will play six maps (3x Miramar & 3x Erangel) and top-9 from the each group will advance to round 4. Come and join the official broadcasts to cheer your favorite team to the next round!
Round 3
Monday 3.5
Group 1
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG)
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Group 2
- Broadcast: PUBG Finland (FIN)
- Community cast: odesskin (RU) – ImDivinE (CZE) – zuluXxman (GER)
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Tuesday 4.5
Group 3
- Broadcast: PUBG Finland (FIN)
- Community cast: Kowo (ENG) – odesskin (RU) – zuluXxman (GER) – omgezjonesy (HUN)
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
Group 4
- Broadcast: Elisa Esports (ENG)
- Broadcast starts at 18.00 CEST
- Results: Points
To be sure you get all the latest updates, results and news you should follow our twitter!
Elisa Esports julkaisi tänään maanantaina 26. huhtikuuta 2021 Elisa Champion of Champions -kiertueen. Kiertueen julkaisun yhteydessä julkaistiin myös Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 -turnauskokonaisuus, joka alkaa tulevana viikonloppuna Suomen avoimilla karsinnoilla. 64 joukkueen avoimet karsinnat ovat nyt auki ilmoittautumisille!
Milloin pelataan?
Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 avoimet karsinnat pelataan lauantaina 1. toukokuuta kello 12 alkaen. Avoimiin karsintoihin mahtuu 64 suomalaista joukkuetta, joista yksi selviää Best-of-1 Single-Elimination -kaaviosta sunnuntain suljettuihin karsintoihin. Avointen karsintojen voittaja taistelee sunnuntaina 2. toukokuuta kello 12 alkaen kolmea kutsujoukkuetta vastaan. Sunnuntain suljettuihin karsintoihin on kutsuttu hREDS, KOVA ja SJ. Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 -turnauksen suljetut karsinnat pelataan Best-of-3 Single-Elimination -kaaviolla.
Suljetun karsinnan voittajajoukkue karsiutuu ensi viikolla alkavaan neljä viikkoa kestävään Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 Regional Swiss -vaiheeseen, taistelemaan 15 muuta Pohjoismaiden ja Euroopan tasolla nousevaa joukkuetta vastaan.
Avoimen karsinnan aikataulu (nopeutettu) – lauantai 1. toukokuuta:
- 12.00: Ensimmäinen kierros (64 joukkuetta – BO1)
- 13.00: Toinen kierros (32 joukkuetta – BO1 – pelataan heti aiemman kierroksen jälkeen)
- 14.00: Kolmas kierros (16 joukkuetta – BO1 – pelataan heti aiemman kierroksen jälkeen)
- 15.00: Neljäs kierros (8 joukkuetta – BO1 – pelataan heti aiemman kierroksen jälkeen)
- 16.00: Viides kierros (4 joukkuetta – BO1 – pelataan heti aiemman kierroksen jälkeen)
- 17.00: Kuudes kierros (2 joukkuetta – BO1 – pelataan heti aiemman kierroksen jälkeen)
Suljetun karsinnan aikataulu – sunnuntai 2. toukokuuta:
- 12.00: Semifinaali #1 (BO3)
- 15.00: Semifinaali #2 (BO3)
- 18.00: Finaali (BO3 – pelataan vähintään tunti edellisen semifinaalin jälkeen)
Miten ilmoittaudun?
Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 -turnauksen avoimiin karsintoihin pääsee ilmoittautumaan Esportal-turnausalustalla täältä. Avointen karsintojen voittaja kohtaa sunnuntaina hREDS:n, KOVA:n ja SJ:n suljetuissa karsinnoissa.
Avointen karsintojen voittajajoukkueeseen ollaan yhteydessä Esportal-alustalla heti avoimen karsinnan päätyttyä.
Mitä tulee ottaa huomioon?
Elisa Invitational Summer 2021 avoimissa ja suljetuissa karsinnoissa käytetään Suomen elektronisen urheilun liiton (SEUL ry) virallisia Counter-Strike: Global Offensiven turnaussääntöjä. Karsintaan saa osallistua kaikki suomalaiset joukkueet. Karsinnassa käytetään Esportalin Anti Cheat -ohjelmistoa, eli Esportal Clientiä. Mikäli sinulla herää karsintoihin liittyen kysymyksiä, olethan yhteydessä suoraan turnauksen tuomariin Discordissa valdemart#7403 tai sähköpostitse valtteri.palonkorpi@elisaesports.fi.
