
ESL Challenger League S51 Cup 3 Day 7 recap: InControl best regain to join F5 in the finals
Day 7 of the ESL Challenger League S51 Cup 3 saw only one match played: the consolidation final between regain and InControl. After just two maps, it was the Ice Legion of InControl that emerged victorious. Their win sets up a rematch against F5, who dominated their previous matchup in the upper bracket semis.
As F5 are 8-0 in maps in the event so far, InControl have their work cut out for them in the final tonight.
Also read: ESL Challenger League S51 Cup 3 Day 6 recap: LAG eliminated by InControl, F5 reach the finalsInControl picked Mirage as the first map and started with a pistol and conversion. regain got one back, but InControl quickly got back to winning to reach a 7-1 lead. After the teams traded rounds, InControl ended the first half with a commanding 9-3 lead. Despite losing the second pistol, InControl were able to keep regain from finding momentum with several key round wins. Eventually, InControl took their pick 13-7.
The second map was regain's pick of Inferno, and it was back-and-forth early. regain got control and went on a streak before some final round wins closed the gap, though InControl were still down 5-7. After losing the pistol, InControl found great form on the T-side, taking four rounds and a slim 9-8 lead. regain regained the lead briefly, but InControl still managed to close the map 13-10.
Despite the loss, Andrew "dvrk" Brunken had fantastic output. He went 39/29 with 98 ADR, the only player on his team with a positive K/D. However, it was not enough to match the strong team performance opposing him.
The final match of ECL S51 Cup 3 will be tonight at 09:00PM between F5 and InControl.
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