M80 suffered a devastating collapse in their Logitech G Play Connect quarter-final clash against 3DMAX, surrendering a commanding lead in the deciding map.
The opening map Inferno saw both squads exchange rounds throughout the first half. M80 rallied from an 8-11 deficit with four straight rounds to reach match point, but 3DMAX forced overtime and ultimately prevailed 16-14. Jeremy 'Kursy' Gast topped the server with 29 eliminations and a 1.39 rating.
Ancient proved equally tight as M80's selection. Trailing 12-10, the North American squad missed two chances to level the series before finally converting in overtime, securing a 16-14 victory despite Bryan 'Maka' Canda's impressive individual performance for 3DMAX.
The decider on Dust2 delivered heartbreak for M80. After racing to a 7-1 lead, they completely crumbled as 3DMAX rattled off an astonishing 11 consecutive rounds to seize match point. Lucas 'Lucky' Chastang dominated the statistical sheet and delivered the finishing blow with a 4K, eliminating M80 8-13.
The defeat cost M80 19 VRS points, though they retain their 22nd position in the rankings despite the disappointing exit.
