Significance: Determines who will proceed to the upper semis and who goes to the lower bracket
Map: Map one
Geni's Strategy
Initial Showcases: Master class on attack, world-class strats, perfect lurks, crazy shots
Opening Tactic: Open with four players aim main intending to take aim in control, then hit A
Viper Wall: Helps safely take close aim main space while denying info from Fanatic
Conditioning: Expecting Fanatic to respect the wall leading to weaker Seaside, effective fakes, or scarier lurks
Fanatic's Defense and Countermeasures
Opening Setup: 2-0-3 spread
Seaside Control: Two players contesting C long control
Triple Post Stairs: Ready to mow down Geni
Pistol Round: Geni initially up 4v2 but Fanatic readjusts, leading to a tough fight laid out with infinite utility from Geni
Postplant: Fanatic falls and Geni wins the pistol round
Key Rounds and Plays
Round 1: Pistol Round
Setup: Geni deploys a Viper wall and aims to execute A; Fanatic anticipates and counters
Outcome: Geni wins the round but recognizes Fanatic's strong defense tactics
Round 2: Fanatic's Eco Round
Fanatic's Setup: 2-3-0 spread aiming to strategize against Geni's usual slow play
Geni's Adaptation: 2-2-1 opening from Geni with a combination of tactical slow plays that evolve into an A-side pivot
Counter: Fanatic's awareness leads to a tighter defense and eventual win due to superior positioning and macro plays
Unexpected Thrifty Round Wins
Surprises: Constant upsets with Thrifty wins on both sides, shifting momentum unexpectedly during gameplay
Pullbacks: Both Fanatic and Geni showcase stunning resilience under economy constraints
Execution and Rotations
Geni's Defaulting and Advances
Defaults: Geni opens most rounds with a 2-2-1 or 1-3-1 spread ensuring early map control and pressuring Fanatic's defense
Contact Play: Fanatic’s tactical reads often result in early detections and counter setups culminating in intense retakes and clutch plays
Alternating Plays: Mix of fake rotates and noise in A-main and SE long to gauge Fanatic’s position and force inconsistencies in defense
Fanatic's Adaptation and Reads
Strategic Depth: Fanatic maintains flexible setups with preplanned counter strategies ensuring a strong retake potential on C and B while adjusting quickly to Geni’s advances
Economic Management: Careful preservation of weaponry and utilities ensuring calculated risks and advantages even during aggressive pushes
Key Moments and Ult Usage
Lockdowns and Counters: Usage of Lockdowns (Killjoy and Viper ultimates) to control site access and challenge Geni’s setups
A-Main Standoffs: Intense showdowns with adaptation of utilities like Viper Wall, Fade Eyes to control space and deny entry
End of First Half Highlights
Score: Fanatic leads with 9-3
Closing Round: Fanatic exhibits strong site defense and tactical prowess during the final rounds, leveraging utilities and reading plays effectively
Study Tips
Focus on understanding individual role plays and how they contribute to team dynamics
Analyze the use of utilities like Viper Wall, Odin Spam, and ultimate abilities in site control
Observe how economic management and strategic reads shape the rounds and overall match progression