Day 1 Match Report: Rage’s Raiders vs. CheesyNachos

FSL/8
Date: September 20, 2024
Final Score: Rage’s Raiders 5, CheesyNachos 3

The opening night of Season 8 saw a highly competitive series between Rage’s Raiders and CheesyNachos. With strong performances from both teams, Rage’s Raiders managed to pull ahead and secure a 5-3 victory. The matches were closely contested, with key moments in the Code A and 2v2 matches deciding the overall outcome.

Match Highlights:

Code S Match:

Players: Cyansc2 (CheesyNachos) vs. Mizel (Rage’s Raiders)
Score: 1-1
Maps: Golden Aura, Dynasty
Summary: Mizel began the series with a strong showing, utilizing his Terran bio-mech composition to control the map and overwhelm Cyansc2’s Protoss forces in the first game. However, Cyansc2 adapted in game 2 with a brilliant Blink Stalker strategy, catching Mizel off guard and securing the second game to split the series.

Code A Match:

Players: Voodoojester (CheesyNachos) vs. RegreT (Rage’s Raiders)
Score: 0-2
Maps: Post Youth, Ghost River
Summary: RegreT faced early cannon rush attempts in both games but defended well and transitioned smoothly into mid-game aggression. With well-executed Roach-Ravager pushes, he dismantled Voodoojester’s defenses, taking a clean 2-0 victory.

Code B Match:

Players: Nachoz (CheesyNachos) vs. MonkeyShaman (Rage’s Raiders)
Score: 2-0
Maps: Oceanborn, Site Delta

Summary: Nachoz’s strong macro and methodical play secured a 2-0 victory over MonkeyShaman, who played with random race and employed proxy tech strategies in both games. Despite MonkeyShaman’s creativity, Nachoz’s solid macro play and superior army control allowed him to take both games convincingly.

2v2 Match:

Players: Cyansc2/Nachoz (CheesyNachos) vs. Nuke/RevenantRage (Rage’s Raiders)
Score: 0-2
Maps: Heavy Artillery, Nightscape

Summary: The 2v2 match was tightly contested, with both teams displaying strong coordination and teamwork. Ultimately, Nuke’s bio composition proved too powerful, leading Rage’s Raiders to victory in both games and sealing the win for the night.

Outcome: Rage’s Raiders took the series 5-3, establishing themselves as a strong contender early in the season. CheesyNachos put up a good fight, particularly in the Code S and Code B matchups, but will need to refine their strategies in the 2v2 and Code A games moving forward.