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soO and TRUE reach the Ro4; Code S semi finals set

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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
June 16 2014 06:51 GMT
#1
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/2014_Global_StarCraft_II_League_Season_2/Code_S

The GSL Semi Finals have been set as (Z)soO and (Z)TRUE both proved superior to their opponents on the evening.

It was a straightforward 3-0 series for (Z)soO, as he deftly navigated the mind games and pitfalls of ZvZ with relaxed precision. He's made it a rite of passage to beat top Zergs each season as he tries to make it to his third consecutive finals, having ousted Life last season and Soulkey before that. soO continues to be one of the most underappreciated players in all of SC2 despite his unparalleled consistency, and it'll be interesting to see if he can carry his ZvZ momentum into the semi finals, where he faces the upstart TRUE.

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As one of the more unorthodox players in the scene today, (Z)TRUE has been something of an anomaly in reaching the semi finals. Originally known for his maddening games against FanTaSy, TRUE entered this series against Zest as a huge underdog. His fans expected him to try something different in his quest to reach the round of 4, and no one was left disappointed. By utilizing a never-before-seen speedling queen corruptor attack in the midgame, TRUE forced Zest to abandon building phoenixes and focus either on a ground army or void rays. This opened up a timing for mutalisks to do damage, and it worked in 2 out of the 3 games that he tried it. Zest was able to push it back long enough on Alterzim Stronghold in order to build the ultimate army, but he was unable to prevent large losses on both Overgrowth and King Sejong Station. It was the final game on Frost, however, that proved to be the most inexplicable as Zest died to 80 slow lings due to a missed force field at the ramp. The losses ended the series at 3-1 in TRUE's favor and ended Zest's championship title defense.

This means that soO will face a Zerg in his 3rd consecutive semi final, and he has proven impervious in the mirror matchup in knockout rounds so far. However, this will be the first time that soO will be considered the favorite, and it'll be interesting to see how he handles the pressure.

Day 1 of the Code S Semi Finals will be on Wednesday, Jun 18 9:00am GMT (GMT+00:00) starting with (P)Classic vs (T)Maru, while Day 2 with (Z)soO vs (Z)TRUE will be on Friday, Jun 20 9:00am GMT (GMT+00:00). Will we have an all SKT T1 or all Jin Air finals, or a SKT T1 vs Jin Air match from the semi finals onward? Make sure to tune in as Season 2 reaches its climax.
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lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
June 16 2014 06:51 GMT
#2
soOjwa vs TRUEjwa is the real semi final here
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Chylvain
Profile Joined July 2012
France43 Posts
June 16 2014 07:01 GMT
#3
On June 16 2014 15:51 lichter wrote:
soOjwa vs TRUEjwa is the real semi final here


This is soo true
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EnumaAvalon
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Philippines3613 Posts
June 16 2014 07:02 GMT
#4
A ZvZ Semifinal. At least it's a non mirror final.
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BreakfastBurrito
Profile Joined November 2011
United States893 Posts
June 16 2014 07:02 GMT
#5
wow, a non mirror gsl finals, i think i may actually tune in this time lol. Pulling for maru.
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therabit
Profile Joined August 2011
795 Posts
June 16 2014 07:04 GMT
#6
it'd be interesting to see what kind of shenanigan TRUE has for the ZvZ matchup.
Kyyuna
Profile Joined October 2010
United States1222 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-16 07:28:44
June 16 2014 07:28 GMT
#7
<@Kyyuna> well its ok though
<@Kyyuna> Maru has this GSL now :D
<@Kyyuna> so praise Terran people, because after he wins. David Kim gonna nerf terran stating they are imba
(joking of course)


Comon, Maru I believe in you D:

I feel bad for Zest though, I really hoped that KT brought another gold back to their rightful place T________T
Rikudou
Profile Joined April 2014
Germany151 Posts
June 16 2014 07:37 GMT
#8
i hope SoO will win GSL this time otherwise .. soOKong confirmed
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ne4aJIb
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Russian Federation3209 Posts
June 16 2014 07:46 GMT
#9
non mirror finals, plz let it be tvz!!!
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TwiggyWan
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
France330 Posts
June 16 2014 07:53 GMT
#10
On June 16 2014 16:01 Chylvain wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 16 2014 15:51 lichter wrote:
soOjwa vs TRUEjwa is the real semi final here


This is soo true



Hahaha Brilliant D:
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UberNuB
Profile Joined December 2010
United States365 Posts
June 16 2014 07:54 GMT
#11
It's been over a year since GSL finals was a mirror MU. Not sure why that seems to be so shocking this wont be either.

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LeLfe
Profile Joined February 2011
France3160 Posts
June 16 2014 08:06 GMT
#12
On June 16 2014 16:02 BreakfastBurrito wrote:
wow, a non mirror gsl finals, i think i may actually tune in this time lol. Pulling for maru.

I don't get your surprise, since WCS' creation:

GSL/OSL finals :
Soulkey - INno
Maru - Rain
Dear - soO
Zest - soO

last mirror GSL finals was RorO symbol and it was over a year ago
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Random_0
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States1163 Posts
June 16 2014 08:28 GMT
#13
A bit short, but I liked the analysis for how TRUE beat Zest.
Superbanana
Profile Joined May 2014
2369 Posts
June 16 2014 08:33 GMT
#14
Maybe we get that soo classic final? (i hope not)
Want Maru vs SoO, that would be amazing. Best matchup with great players.
In PvZ the zerg can make the situation spire out of control but protoss can adept to the situation.
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13978 Posts
June 16 2014 08:48 GMT
#15
soojwa vs Maru, this final will be amazing the dream is real
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Veldril
Profile Joined August 2010
Thailand1817 Posts
June 16 2014 08:57 GMT
#16
I really think TL strategy writer should do an in depth analysis of TRUE's build.
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kisoso
Profile Joined November 2010
Bulgaria105 Posts
June 16 2014 08:58 GMT
#17
I'd love to see an SKT final <3
Textual
Profile Joined June 2014
Saudi Arabia57 Posts
June 16 2014 09:29 GMT
#18
I'd most like to see Maru v soO in the finals. I wouldn't even mind, at that point, who won - soO either finally gets the title he obviously deserves, or he officially becomes the Final Boss for GSL heroes to slay before reaping their glory and treasure... AND it would be hilarious of a Terran won. So either way, in that imaginary finals, I think there would be a satisfying story.
Now watch it end up being Classic v TRUE! That would be an interesting narrative too, kinda... I guess...
Superbanana
Profile Joined May 2014
2369 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-06-16 09:32:52
June 16 2014 09:32 GMT
#19
On June 16 2014 18:29 Textual wrote:
I'd most like to see Maru v soO in the finals. I wouldn't even mind, at that point, who won - soO either finally gets the title he obviously deserves, or he officially becomes the Final Boss for GSL heroes to slay before reaping their glory and treasure... AND it would be hilarious of a Terran won. So either way, in that imaginary finals, I think there would be a satisfying story.
Now watch it end up being Classic v TRUE! That would be an interesting narrative too, kinda... I guess...


Well, that would be a true classic
In PvZ the zerg can make the situation spire out of control but protoss can adept to the situation.
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
June 16 2014 09:33 GMT
#20
Maru needs a name that can be punned.
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