100 Thieves have punched their ticket to the playoff bracket at Stake Pulse Beat II following a commanding pair of victories in group play.
Their opening clash against EAC kicked off on Mirage, where the North American squad claimed a 13-8 triumph. The CT setup proved devastating, accounting for nine of the thirteen rounds secured. The battle continued on Inferno, where both squads managed 7-5 offensive halves, forcing extra rounds. After a second overtime period, 100 Thieves emerged victorious 19-16, though Andreas "anber" Brandt nearly stole the show with a round 34 ace.
Phantom presented the next challenge, starting strong with a 13-9 win on their Nuke selection. Facing elimination, 100 Thieves responded emphatically on Mirage with a brutal 13-4 beatdown, powered by William "sirah" Kjærsgaard's exceptional 2.14 rating.
The deciding map of Inferno showcased the versatility of team leader Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen, who flipped a struggling 0.71-rated defensive half into a scorching 2.23-rated offensive performance. Nicolai "device" Reedtz sealed the deal in round 23 with a crucial three-kill sequence, securing his squad's advancement to the Stockholm quarter-finals.
