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World Championship Series 2014 continued its unpredictable start as EG.Jaedong suffered a shock elimination in the Ro32 of WCS America. Despite being the second place finisher in the 2013 season of WCS, Jaedong found himself laid low by all-ins from Taiwanese player Yoe.Has.
Having started off the group by suffering a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Bomber, Jaedong was expected to easily topple WCS newcomer Has in the loser's match. However, a dark templar rush in game two, followed by a creative cannon rush in game three saw Jaedong eliminated 2-1 in one of WCS's biggest upsets.
Jaedong's elimination was not the only surprise in the group as the little-known Korean Protoss ESC.Arthur claimed an unlikely first place finish. After defeating Has in his first match of the night, Arthur was able to take out RedBull_Bomber 2-1 in the winner's match. Though Arthur's 2-base blink all-in was deflected in game one, a 1-base variation allowed him to tie up the series in game two. Arthur then closed out the series in game three with yet another all-in, expanding to Habitation Station's gold base before overpowering Bomber with a horde of gateway units.
Bomber had to face yet more all-ins in the final match of the night as Has threw several proxy-building rushes his way. However, Has' execution and micro left much to be desired compared to Arthur, and Bomber was able take a 2-0 victory to book his spot in the Ro16.
Players Qualified for Ro16: Protoss (3): Alicia, Oz, Arthur
Terran (2): Heart, Bomber
Zerg (3): TooDming, HyuN, Revival
Next game day: Ro32 Group E: HerO, XiGua, HuK, Top
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RB_Bomber!!!!
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What an upset Playoffs without Jaedong won't be that intresting any more. Did Jaedong play from Korea and suffered server lag?
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RedBull_Bomber. That'll take some time to get used to :/ Not surprised by Arthur, he's been one of the best faceless Koreans ever since Slayers started crumbling. Gratz!
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United States33316 Posts
any reason to use jaedong poutface is a good reason
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Ahah looks like both JD and Bomber spent the night trying to handle protoss all-ins
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Never expected the series to end like this! Interesting games all around.
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Russian Federation262 Posts
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Glad to see Bomber advance. In many games recently we have been "bombed" with too many protoss players.
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was not expecting Arthur out of the group, pretty sure every expected Bomber and Jaedong. but congrats Authur!
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I am still very proud of Has's performance. I think he is the best Taiwanese protoss.
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On February 27 2014 16:16 BreAKerTV wrote: I am still very proud of Has's performance. I think he is the best Taiwanese protoss. gogo has!
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Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
On February 27 2014 16:16 Seeker wrote:![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/k67K0OT.png) -__-;;
Delicious.
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ugh... so much for driving out to nasl studio for ro16
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On February 27 2014 16:03 GreenFate wrote:Ahah looks like both JD and Bomber spent the night trying to handle protoss all-ins 
Yeah this must be so frustrating as a progamer to try to guess what the protoss will execute to kill you... All ins are so tight nowadays, one tiny mistake and you are dead.
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Jeadoooooooooooooooong nooooooooooooooooooooooo
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I had all my money on Arthur, and he certainly did deliver!
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JD deserved the loss...he has not the been the 'Killer' he was a few months back...full to credit to Arthur and Bomber....and Has did play well too!
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