Fluxo Demons, 9 Pandas are in the ESL Impact League Playoffs

The first day of the ESL Impact League Season 4 Finals saw teams Fluxo Demons and 9 Pandas Fearless claim impressive victories to secure their places in the playoff rounds. In Valencia, both teams emerged undefeated from the opening matches, impressively proving their capabilities.

Nigma Galaxy, a well-known force in female Counter-Strike, suffered a surprising defeat to Fluxo Demons, forcing them to end their impressive streak of 21 undefeated LAN matches. This loss has them fighting hard for their place in today’s playoffs.

Fluxo Demons work their way up as underdogs

Fluxo Demons started the tournament in Group A with a close win against Mounira “GooseBreeder” Dobie’s FlyQuest RED team. Despite being the underdogs against Nigma Galaxy, they put in a strong performance on the CT side of Vertigo, winning the half 9-3. Smart play ultimately led them to a comfortable 13-6 victory, with Nadjila “poppins” Sanchez Rodrigues playing a key role in the win with her 1vs3 clutch.

The Fluxo Demons excelled with tactical wisdom and consistent team play to secure their place in the ESL Impact League playoffs. Their impressive ability to learn and adapt from mistakes was also crucial.

9Pandas impress with dominance

Group B winners 9 Pandas Fearless also secured their place in the playoffs after their 13-10 victory over FURIA fe, followed by a resounding 13-3 triumph over NAVI Javelins.The 9 Pandas displayed a combination of strong individual skill and coordinated team action, which led to their numerous victories.Their versatility and adaptability to different opponents allowed them to come out on top.In the last match of the day, Team Shimmer was eliminated from the competition. Their tournament in Spain ended in last place after defeats against NAVI Javelins and FURIA fe.The team had to find a replacement for Aida “Aidy” Garcia as their original player Abigail “abby” Deters broke her wrist the day before her first match.

Here is an overview of the matches from Friday, 08.12,2023:

• Nigma Galaxy vs HSG fe: 13:10
• 9 Pandas Fearless against NAVI Javelins: 13:3
• FURIA fe against 9 Pandas Fearless: 10:13
• Nigma Galaxy against Fluxo Demons: 6:13
• FURIA fe against Shimmer: 2:0
• NAVI Javelins against Shimmer: 13:7
• FlyQuest RED against Fluxo Demons: 12:16

On the next day, the placings for the next rounds will be determined in decisive matches, including the game between HSG fe and FlyQuest RED and the games between NAVI Javelins and FURIA fe as well as Nigma Galaxy against the winner of HSG fe and FlyQuest RED.

The ESL Impact League Season 4 Finals offer prize money of 123,000 dollars.