BLAST Slam VIII Playoff Bracket Finalized After Last Chance Matches
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LGD Gaming and 1W Team secured their spots in the BLAST Slam VIII playoffs with Last Chance victories, completing the six-team bracket for the tournament in Malta. The playoffs will take place from October 8 to 11, featuring a double elimination format.
Last Chance Matches Overview
LGD Gaming and 1W Team clinched the final playoff spots in the BLAST Slam VIII by winning their Last Chance matches. Both teams demonstrated resilience, overcoming early-game setbacks to defeat GamerLegion and OG, respectively.
In their match, LGD Gaming initially fell to GamerLegion, who won the first game decisively with a score of 40-10. However, LGD bounced back spectacularly, winning the second game 28-1, led by SumaiL and Wits. The final game saw LGD win 2-1 after a tense 45-minute battle.
1W Team also faced a challenging start against OG, losing the first game 30-20. They rallied to win the second game in just 24 minutes and decisively finished off OG in the third match, winning 27-4 in 28 minutes.
Upcoming Playoff Details
The playoffs will be held at BLAST Arena Studios in Malta from October 8 to 11. The format features double elimination, with matches being best-of-three except for the grand final, which will be best-of-five. The initial matchups are:
- Team Yandex vs. LGD Gaming
- Aurora Gaming vs. 1W Team
PARIVISION and Team Spirit have advanced directly to the upper-bracket semifinals after winning their seeding matches. This structure allows for a second chance for teams in the quarterfinals in case of an opening loss, adding an exciting layer to the competition.