Our consultant Aurora has been eradicated from ESL Professional League Season 22 after shedding to FaZe within the 2-2 decider match, failing to safe a playoff spot.
Each groups entered the match on shaky footing, however FaZe—who reinstated rain to the roster after jcobbb’s departure because of VRS eligibility points—managed to recuperate and declare the ultimate playoff ticket.
Aurora, then again, confronted quite a few challenges all through the match. Regardless of beginning a number of maps strongly, the crew repeatedly failed to shut them out. Following a poor efficiency towards NAVI and a disappointing displaying versus FURIA, hopes had been excessive for redemption—but it surely by no means got here.
FaZe’s Tough Begin Turns Right into a Playoff Breakthrough
After forfeiting their opening match because of roster points, FaZe discovered themselves in a dire place. They later suffered a 0-1 loss to 3DMAX, pushing them to the brink of elimination. Nonetheless, back-to-back victories over Astralis and Internal Circle helped them keep alive and arrange a decisive 2-2 match towards Aurora.
Aurora entered the matchup because the statistical favourite regardless of current struggles. The crew began robust on Mirage, however FaZe’s flawless play on the T facet turned the tide. Aurora managed just one spherical after the facet swap, shedding the map 13-8.
On Prepare, Aurora delivered an surprising dominant efficiency. After falling behind 0-2, they strung collectively 10 consecutive rounds, taking psychological management of the match. They went on to close FaZe out utterly on CT facet, securing a surprising 13-2 victory.
Every part got here all the way down to Mud II. Whereas Aurora is understood for his or her energy on the map, luck and timing weren’t on their facet this time. Regardless of a strong effort, FaZe’s composure and precision—notably from frozen, broky, and Twistzz—proved decisive. jottAAA’s 1.62 ranking was spectacular, however finally not sufficient.
After a 13-10 defeat on Mud II, Aurora’s ESL Professional League journey got here to an finish.
TeamPlayerK – D+/-ADRRating 3.0AuroraSamet ‘jottAAA’ Köklü54 – 36+1890.71.55İsmailcan ‘XANTARES’ Dörtkardeş51 – 42+9101.51.36Ali ‘Wicadia’ Haydar Yalçın35 – 42-758.40.90Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli28 – 32-458.70.85Özgür ‘woxic’ Eker29 – 34-553.90.78FaZeDavid ‘frozen’ Čerňanský44 – 39+584.21.13Russel ‘Twistzz’ Van Dulken36 – 36065.71.07Helvijs ‘broky’ Saukants43 – 36+774.21.04Finn ‘karrigan’ Andersen35 – 39-464.01.02Håvard ‘rain’ Nygaard28 – 47-1968.50.73
Aurora Followers Specific Frustration After Disappointing Exit
Followers voiced their frustration following the loss, notably criticizing the crew’s incapacity to capitalize on favorable matchups. Many blamed captain MAJ3R, questioning his methods and management on the prime degree.
Others, nevertheless, defended the veteran, crediting him for main the crew to this stage within the first place.
Following the elimination, MAJ3R responded emotionally on social media, addressing the criticism directed towards him.
To all my followers — whether or not you like me or not, I’m conscious that our current outcomes have been disappointing. For a very long time, we’ve been making an attempt to attain one thing nice for our nation. I do know you’ve gotten used to seeing higher from us, so I perceive your frustration when issues don’t go effectively.I’m happy with my crew; regardless of the circumstances, we all the time give our greatest. We’re actually going by means of a tricky interval proper now. Whether or not you select to face behind us or towards us, that’s your alternative — and I respect that.To everybody sending me type and optimistic messages — could God return that positivity to you a lot occasions over in your individual lives. I really like you all.And to those that insult us — in different phrases, me — it’s okay. At some point, you’ll perceive issues higher from a special perspective. Could God defend you all.
MAJ3R
