Following VortiX's dominating Group A performance on Tuesday, Liquid`Snute became the second European Zerg to top his WCS Europe Ro16 group. After showing off his strong ZvZ during at the earlier SeatStory Cup tournament, Snute went on to prove that his ZvT was formidable as well by taking out both mYi.jjakji and Mill.Dayshi.
The Korean Terran mYI.jjakji had been a strong favorite to finish in first place heading into the group, but couldn't overcome Snute's precise muta-ling-bane play in the winner's match. Like MMA before him, jjakji was forced to settle with a second place finish. jjakji was even in danger of getting eliminated completely as went down 0-1 to Dayshi's marine-hellion drop in the final series of the night, but he recovered to take the series 2-1.
Despite being eliminated, Dayshi provided the most notable game of the night by going for a mechanic Terran strategy against Grubby. Dayshi's unorthodox plays -- such as overwhelming stalkers and colossi with mass hellions -- were too much for Grubby to handle, and he GG'd out to give mech TvP a rare win. While Snute and jjakji are the two players advancing to the quarterfinals, both Dayshi and Grubby are also guaranteed seeds in the next WCS EU Premier league.
Winner Interview Snute: "Foreigners are benefiting from playing against Koreans on the EU server."
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On March 27 2014 08:47 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote: Dayshi's unorthodox plays -- such as overwhelming stalkers and colossi with mass hellions -- were too much for Grubby to handle
On March 27 2014 08:47 TeamLiquid ESPORTS wrote: Dayshi's unorthodox plays -- such as overwhelming stalkers and colossi with mass hellions -- were too much for Grubby to handle
Snute has a great mindset. Just focuses on his own game/mechanics and ignores the hype. You can tell he's in the zone when he puts his game face on. :D
I'm glad Snute mentions profiting from facing Koreans. Looks like the WCS structure being somewhat open to non-nationals (less this year than last) is starting to pay off in practice, at least for some foreigners. I really hope American players can profit as well
On March 27 2014 17:18 vjcamarena wrote: I'm glad Snute mentions profiting from facing Koreans. Looks like the WCS structure being somewhat open to non-nationals (less this year than last) is starting to pay off in practice, at least for some foreigners. I really hope American players can profit as well
It can certainly help, but let's remember that there are about 3 times more Koreans competing in WCS NA as well as overall being better players than the Koreans in WCS EU. Just look at the premier numbers. Bomber, Polt, Jaedong, Nestea, HyuN, HerO, TaeJa, CranK, etc.
EPT
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Liquid`Snute became the second European Zerg to top his WCS Europe Ro16 group. After showing off his strong ZvZ during at the earlier SeatStory Cup tournament, Snute went on to prove that his ZvT was formidable as well by taking out both 
mYi.jjakji and 
Grubby. Dayshi's unorthodox plays -- such as overwhelming stalkers and colossi with mass hellions -- were too much for Grubby to handle, and he GG'd out to give mech TvP a rare win. While Snute and jjakji are the two players advancing to the quarterfinals, both Dayshi and Grubby are also guaranteed seeds in the next WCS EU Premier league.
