Team Liquid have maintained their winning streak at Stake Pulse Beat I, securing two victories in the group stage despite facing unexpectedly strong opposition.
After their impressive performances against Vitality and G2 at BLAST Bounty Season 2, Liquid entered this tournament against less renowned opponents. Their opening match versus atpūt concluded via forfeit, granting them an automatic win. However, their second encounter against Betclic proved far more challenging than anticipated.
The Cache showdown saw both teams trading dominant terrorist halves, with each side posting 8-4 scores that forced overtime. Betclic executed a flawless overtime performance to claim the opening map and take the series lead. The battle continued on Nuke, where neither team could establish significant control—the widest margin reaching just 10-5. A crucial 1v3 clutch by Keith "NAF" Markovic in the 23rd round proved decisive, delivering a massive 104.24% round swing that ultimately secured Liquid's map victory.
Anubis served as the decisive battleground, where Liquid's defensive setup proved instrumental in closing out the series. Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski, who struggled with 0.89 and 0.88 ratings on the previous maps, found his form when it mattered most, posting an impressive 20-kill performance with a 1.71 rating in the final map.
This hard-earned victory awarded the North American roster 56 VRS points, elevating them to 24th position in the worldwide rankings as they advance toward the playoff stage.
