
LGD Gaming lost their match against Aurora Gaming in the lower bracket quarterfinals of the BLAST SLAM VIII playoffs. The final score was 0-2.
Both maps followed a similar pattern: the teams were neck-and-neck in the first half of the game—until the 20-minute mark, the score was practically tied, and the gold lead did not exceed 1,000. However, in the second half, Aurora Gaming gained the upper hand through key kills and victories in team fights, which allowed them to dominate the late game on both maps.
LGD Gaming finished in 5th–6th place at BLAST SLAM VIII and earned $35,500. Aurora Gaming advanced to the lower bracket semifinals, where they will face PARIVISION.
Earlier, 1w Team also finished in 5th–6th place—the team lost its match against PARIVISION and was eliminated from the tournament.
Photo by Igor Bezborodov, BLAST.