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WCG predictions vs. the actual scores
By Elke 'Binteh' Mahy
Nov 12, 2009 12:23
Here's my predictions (the ones you saw in Thorin's WCG prediction article) and then the actual results of the groups... unfortunatly, I'm too tired/busy/forgetful to actually vote for the games...could have made a lot of SK credits otherwise...
Group A
Predictions:
1. Millenium
2. AEON.gamesense
Actual results:
1. Millenium
2. Parallax
Paral...who? what? this is a random second seed in that group I have to say, I would have bet my arm on the fact that Parallax wouldn't pass the group stages. wierd. However, in the playoffs they will be playings against or mousesports, or tp.uSports or Turmoil...will not be an easy ride for them that's for sure. And well, millenium seeded first of course.
Group B
Predictions:
1. fnatic
2. wNv
Actual results:
1. wNv
2. fnatic
I knew Firegamers were a good team, and I honestly hesitated to put them as second seed, however, wNv just looked so promising, and Firegamers can't only be winning on hope. BUT...that game of firegamers against fnatic?! wow wow wow. I'm not quite sure what's happening at the moment actually, some people say the round differences between wNv and FG are the same, other website say it isnt. So who is it now that seeded 2nd? Not a clue... too tired to look it up, havent slept in 2 days.
Update: ok so, they found out who was seeded second and now they changed again with fnatic, some wierd BS crap about the round difference between each of the games between fnatic/firegamers/wNv which "just so happens" to work in wNv's favour. Whatever, it's a mess and I'm too tired to start complaining about that decision.
Group C
Prediction:
1. mTw
2. Power Gaming
Actual results:
1. mTw
2. Power Gaming
Wowow, I knew Power Gaming had a CHANCE of seeding second, but I had no idea they would do it in such style and with such commitment. I can only say congratulations, their games were entertaining to watch, in particular mTw vs. Power Gaming. Virtus.pro in the group on the other hand were really dissapointing, they lost their gaming soul. mTw again, I'm happy for them but not satisfied. I KNOW they can play much better than they have, even though they played well and seeded 1st, I'm not sure it's going to be enough to reach far in the playoffs if they play like this. If mTw turn their engines on and play their A-game though..then I definitly think they are a contenstant for the final.
Group D
Predictions:
1. H2k
2. Duskbin
Actual results:
1. H2k
2. Duskbin
Well...common...that wasn't exactly hard to figure out.
Group E
Predictions:
1. k23
2. esq.wind
Actual results:
1.k23
2.TeG
Ok, please don't tell anyone I said this, but TeG actually played well. Wouldn't think I'd say this in a million year but what the heck! As for k23, I'm getting more and more convinced by them. They'll be facing fnatic in the playoffs though, not exactly the easiest opponent.
Group F
Predictions:
1. Mousesports
2. CMAX.gg
Actual Results:
1.CMAX.gg
2.Turmoil
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA...... and I quote "on a personal note" UNLUCKY. Seriously, how can you win against CMAX.gg and then completely and uterly fail versus SnG? man...you'll never hear the end of this. Anyway, congrats to the Russians, I knew they could make it. As for Turmoil...meh...we'll see but not expecting much in playoffs.
Group G
Predicted Results:
1. AGAiN
2. TyLoo
Actual Results:
1. TyLoo
2. AGAiN
I do that everytime, I keep underestimating TyLoo and overestimating AGAiN who, even though are a very good team ,just aren't what they used to be. TyLoo on the other hand made it very exciting to watch.
Group H
Predicted Results:
1. Hellraisers
2. Team EG
Actualy Results:
.1 Hellraisers
2. Team EG
Putting a bet on Hellraisers was risky business, but I knew that if they played their A game they would easily do it and I'm not dissapointed in the least. Watching them play was a delight and EG vs. Hellraisers made me remember why I love spectating games. Thank you.
Group A
Predictions:
1. Millenium
2. AEON.gamesense
Actual results:
1. Millenium
2. Parallax
Paral...who? what? this is a random second seed in that group I have to say, I would have bet my arm on the fact that Parallax wouldn't pass the group stages. wierd. However, in the playoffs they will be playings against or mousesports, or tp.uSports or Turmoil...will not be an easy ride for them that's for sure. And well, millenium seeded first of course.
Group B
Predictions:
1. fnatic
2. wNv
Actual results:
1. wNv
2. fnatic
I knew Firegamers were a good team, and I honestly hesitated to put them as second seed, however, wNv just looked so promising, and Firegamers can't only be winning on hope. BUT...that game of firegamers against fnatic?! wow wow wow. I'm not quite sure what's happening at the moment actually, some people say the round differences between wNv and FG are the same, other website say it isnt. So who is it now that seeded 2nd? Not a clue... too tired to look it up, havent slept in 2 days.
Update: ok so, they found out who was seeded second and now they changed again with fnatic, some wierd BS crap about the round difference between each of the games between fnatic/firegamers/wNv which "just so happens" to work in wNv's favour. Whatever, it's a mess and I'm too tired to start complaining about that decision.
Group C
Prediction:
1. mTw
2. Power Gaming
Actual results:
1. mTw
2. Power Gaming
Wowow, I knew Power Gaming had a CHANCE of seeding second, but I had no idea they would do it in such style and with such commitment. I can only say congratulations, their games were entertaining to watch, in particular mTw vs. Power Gaming. Virtus.pro in the group on the other hand were really dissapointing, they lost their gaming soul. mTw again, I'm happy for them but not satisfied. I KNOW they can play much better than they have, even though they played well and seeded 1st, I'm not sure it's going to be enough to reach far in the playoffs if they play like this. If mTw turn their engines on and play their A-game though..then I definitly think they are a contenstant for the final.
Group D
Predictions:
1. H2k
2. Duskbin
Actual results:
1. H2k
2. Duskbin
Well...common...that wasn't exactly hard to figure out.
Group E
Predictions:
1. k23
2. esq.wind
Actual results:
1.k23
2.TeG
Ok, please don't tell anyone I said this, but TeG actually played well. Wouldn't think I'd say this in a million year but what the heck! As for k23, I'm getting more and more convinced by them. They'll be facing fnatic in the playoffs though, not exactly the easiest opponent.
Group F
Predictions:
1. Mousesports
2. CMAX.gg
Actual Results:
1.CMAX.gg
2.Turmoil
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA...... and I quote "on a personal note" UNLUCKY. Seriously, how can you win against CMAX.gg and then completely and uterly fail versus SnG? man...you'll never hear the end of this. Anyway, congrats to the Russians, I knew they could make it. As for Turmoil...meh...we'll see but not expecting much in playoffs.
Group G
Predicted Results:
1. AGAiN
2. TyLoo
Actual Results:
1. TyLoo
2. AGAiN
I do that everytime, I keep underestimating TyLoo and overestimating AGAiN who, even though are a very good team ,just aren't what they used to be. TyLoo on the other hand made it very exciting to watch.
Group H
Predicted Results:
1. Hellraisers
2. Team EG
Actualy Results:
.1 Hellraisers
2. Team EG
Putting a bet on Hellraisers was risky business, but I knew that if they played their A game they would easily do it and I'm not dissapointed in the least. Watching them play was a delight and EG vs. Hellraisers made me remember why I love spectating games. Thank you.
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rest was clear
Group F : Hardest group on the 2nd day by far. Germans have always been good and they are for sure good enough to qualify to the next round. As for the Belarus and India (lol, just noticed that India has 2 CS teams at the event, le fuck) they are just to halfbaked to take on the big guns. For the 2nd spot in the group it will be a tight battle between Americans and Mother Russians. CMAX.gg winning Russian WCG Qualifier with a solid score over Virtus (tho Virtus' performance in Chengdu was rather weak) is not a milestone here, but I've seen them play before and they look good on the paper. Americans, WELL, what can I say, u can expect motivation boosts from them to surprise the Russian .. or maybe even ze germans. 1) mouz 2) turmoil
Group G : It's almost like a Group D on the 1st day. Polska Kurwas are likely to advance first out of the group, followed by the chinese Tyloooooo. Malaysians and Azerbabzbzbabzabaidzhzhan would settle for the 3rd and 4th place in the group. 1) POLSKA DEMOLICIJA 2) Tylo0o0o0o0o
Group H : EG w/o my main man Lurppis does not possess the same arsenal, but I am sure that they will not have any problems advancing to the playoffs. HellRaisers from the Ukraine will take the 2nd place in this group. 3rd spot will be taken by the sheikhs and Pakistan will be left to battle India over the Kashmir region in CS. 1) EG 2) HR
go kill yourself kid
1st; TeG
2nd; k23
not k23 and then teg :D
lol they lost one game in the group, fnatic is doing the same every tournament and was far the best team this year, until AGAIN was what they are used to be and shot the swedes down in an epic final!!
hopefully they get a new sponsor soon!
again was all over them. fnatic struggled very hard, but again is't any other them, they just played some magic there.
no luck, no bad luck either. just again was better at that moment.
it's really funny to read that after the finals :P