Rooster utslått fra ESL Pro League S22 etter tap mot M80

M80 had no trouble dispatching Rooster in an elimination match at ESL Pro League S22, securing a confident 2:0 victory on Mirage and Inferno. Thanks to the standout performances of HexT and slaxz-, the team kept their chances alive for reaching the second stage of the tournament, while Rooster ended their run with a 0-3 record and a 15th–16th place finish.

Mirage (13:6 M80)

On their pick, Mirage, Rooster started the first half confidently, leading 6:1. Despite this advantage, after the side switch M80 completely dominated with a seven-round streak, closing the map 13:6.

Inferno (13:3 M80)

Inferno saw another display of dominance from M80. They easily closed the first half 9:3. In the second half, they gave Rooster no chance to regain momentum and sealed the map 13:3.

Match MVP

Two M80 players delivered standout individual performances. HexT posted the highest ADR at 101.7, while slaxz- recorded a Swing of +8.09% and a rating of 1.73. Their efforts allowed the team to secure a convincing win.

For M80, this victory was crucial as they remain in the competition, moving into the 1-2 pool where the fight will become even tougher. For Rooster, the tournament ends with a 15th–16th place finish and $3,000 in prize money, as they failed to secure a single win in the first stage and closed it with a 0-3 record. ESL Pro League S22 Stage 1 runs from September 28 to October 2, with 16 teams competing for spots in the second stage and a total prize pool of $400,000.