• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 15:58
CEST 21:58
KST 04:58
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
RSL Season 1 - Final Week6[ASL19] Finals Recap: Standing Tall12HomeStory Cup 27 - Info & Preview18Classic wins Code S Season 2 (2025)16Code S RO4 & Finals Preview: herO, Rogue, Classic, GuMiho0
Community News
Esports World Cup 2025 - Brackets Revealed10Weekly Cups (July 7-13): Classic continues to roll4Team TLMC #5 - Submission extension3Firefly given lifetime ban by ESIC following match-fixing investigation17$25,000 Streamerzone StarCraft Pro Series announced7
StarCraft 2
General
The GOAT ranking of GOAT rankings RSL Revival patreon money discussion thread Who will win EWC 2025? Weekly Cups (July 7-13): Classic continues to roll Esports World Cup 2025 - Brackets Revealed
Tourneys
FEL Cracov 2025 (July 27) - $8000 live event RSL: Revival, a new crowdfunded tournament series $5,100+ SEL Season 2 Championship (SC: Evo) WardiTV Mondays Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament
Strategy
How did i lose this ZvP, whats the proper response Simple Questions Simple Answers
Custom Maps
External Content
Mutation # 482 Wheel of Misfortune Mutation # 481 Fear and Lava Mutation # 480 Moths to the Flame Mutation # 479 Worn Out Welcome
Brood War
General
Flash Announces (and Retracts) Hiatus From ASL BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ BW General Discussion Starcraft in widescreen A cwal.gg Extension - Easily keep track of anyone
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues Cosmonarchy Pro Showmatches CSL Xiamen International Invitational [BSL20] Non-Korean Championship 4x BSL + 4x China
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers I am doing this better than progamers do.
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Path of Exile Nintendo Switch Thread CCLP - Command & Conquer League Project The PlayStation 5
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Future of Porn Stop Killing Games - European Citizens Initiative Summer Games Done Quick 2025!
Fan Clubs
SKT1 Classic Fan Club! Maru Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece Movie Discussion! Anime Discussion Thread [\m/] Heavy Metal Thread
Sports
Formula 1 Discussion TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 2024 - 2025 Football Thread NBA General Discussion NHL Playoffs 2024
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Men Take Risks, Women Win Ga…
TrAiDoS
momentary artworks from des…
tankgirl
from making sc maps to makin…
Husyelt
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Trip to the Zoo
micronesia
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 747 users

Dark and INnoVation advance, Code S RO8 bracket set

Forum Index > SC2 General
44 CommentsPost a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-06-02 00:04:09
June 01 2019 23:55 GMT
#1
[image loading]
2019 Global StarCraft II League - Code S Season 2

The Protossing of GSL Code S was stalled in the final group of the RO16 as Dark and INnoVation bested Stats and Patience to secure the final two spots in the playoff bracket. Dark lived up to his reputation of perennial title contender, making short work for Patience with Nydus tactics in his initial series before out-macroing the macro-machine INnoVation to advance from the group in first place. While INnoVation was thwarted by Dark, he pulled off the impressive feat of defeating Protoss bulwark Stats twice on the night to advance in second place.



+ Show Spoiler [View Matches] +


The quarterfinals will begin with Classic vs soO and Trap vs INnoVation on Wednesday, Jun 05 9:30am GMT (GMT+00:00)

[image loading]

Catch up on the VODs at AfreecaTV Esports' Youtube channel
Facebook Twitter Reddit
TL+ Member
yht9657
Profile Joined December 2016
1810 Posts
June 02 2019 00:06 GMT
#2
Damn I really want soO to win a GSL but this upper bracket is just brutal for him, meanwhile Dark basically gets a free ticket to the finals.
pvsnp
Profile Joined January 2017
7676 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-06-02 00:19:20
June 02 2019 00:13 GMT
#3
Dark is virtually guaranteed a finals spot, but every single player from the top bracket could beat him once he gets there.

Not that he's weak by any means, or lacks the skill, but Classic defeated him in last season's semifinals, soO also defeated him on many a time (including the Kespa Cup finals), Inno is a pretty safe bet once he gets to the finals, and Trap has a great record against him. Add in Dark's not-quite-soO levels of Kong, and I have a hard time seeing him lift the GSL trophy.
Denominator of the Universe
TL+ Member
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-06-02 00:32:37
June 02 2019 00:32 GMT
#4
Classic beats soO, Trap beats Inno, Parting beats Hurricane and Dark beats herO. Trap > Classic, Parting > Dark with Trap taking the whole thing.
On August 15 2013 03:43 Waxangel wrote: no amount of money can replace the enjoyment of being mean to people on the internet
Conut
Profile Joined April 2012
Canada1026 Posts
June 02 2019 00:35 GMT
#5
Man all this complaining about protoss but I really see a chance at a Tvz final lol
Sc2 always got your back
Dedraterllaerau
Profile Joined May 2019
113 Posts
June 02 2019 00:38 GMT
#6
I really hope a Protoss will win this time, the last time a Protoss won one of the big tournaments
was Stats early 2017 GSL, and sOs all the way back in 2016 World finals.
Parrek
Profile Joined May 2016
United States893 Posts
June 02 2019 01:33 GMT
#7
On June 02 2019 09:38 Dedraterllaerau wrote:
I really hope a Protoss will win this time, the last time a Protoss won one of the big tournaments
was Stats early 2017 GSL, and sOs all the way back in 2016 World finals.

I really hope Zerg wins this time. The last time a Zerg won a GSL was literally last expansion
IArako
Profile Joined June 2015
Germany195 Posts
June 02 2019 01:36 GMT
#8
I really hope Inno wins because he deserves it. Oh and because hes Terran ofc.
Special Tactics
MaxField
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2386 Posts
June 02 2019 01:42 GMT
#9
I really hope everyone has a fun time!
"Zerg, so bad it loses to hydras" IdrA.
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33357 Posts
June 02 2019 01:43 GMT
#10
On June 02 2019 09:35 Conut wrote:
Man all this complaining about protoss but I really see a chance at a Tvz final lol


all according to plan
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
Anc13nt
Profile Blog Joined October 2017
1557 Posts
June 02 2019 01:52 GMT
#11
I think Dark will win this GSL. I think Inno will probably make finals but will lose to Dark. He hasn't beaten Dark in a series for a very long time.
LUK_21
Profile Joined July 2018
8 Posts
June 02 2019 01:54 GMT
#12
chin is to strong
Veluvian
Profile Joined December 2011
Bulgaria256 Posts
June 02 2019 02:07 GMT
#13
It seems like Classic - Dark final (A dream final). But will see. Even as a Dark fan, I can't deny that soO is better in preparations and he knows how to jump to higher level when he smells that final Code S match is near. Dark is exactly the opposite and bares his ultimate curse by losing matches before final.
Ro8 will be interesting for sure. To be honest, Inno doesn't have many chances which is insane even to believe it, but Trap and all his team will prepare him seriously. I'm still mad the way Trap beat TY in last season.
Parting definitely has more variety in his strats rather than Hurricane, even that I'm very inspired by Hurricane. I will be glad if anyone of them continue forward. herO is a great gentleman but the reality is cruel - definitely an underdog against Dark. Will see how Ragnarok will prepare herO for the match but ZvP is still the highest level of Dark. And he has the chance to face only tosses to the end which will give him big lead. GL to all.
Oz; MMA; Rain; sOs; Classic, Soulkey, TY, Dark
DreamlnCode
Profile Joined December 2018
United Kingdom77 Posts
June 02 2019 02:10 GMT
#14
At least soO won't be left alone in the bracket now. Happy Dark made it through, those games vs. Innovation were stellar.
pvsnp
Profile Joined January 2017
7676 Posts
Last Edited: 2019-06-02 03:11:33
June 02 2019 02:59 GMT
#15
On June 02 2019 10:52 Anc13nt wrote:
I think Dark will win this GSL. I think Inno will probably make finals but will lose to Dark. He hasn't beaten Dark in a series for a very long time.


If the finals does end up being Inno vs Dark, I would 100% bet on Inno. He's won 9 of 11 big tournament finals that he made it to, or 9 of 12 if you want to count HSC. He's tied with Mvp for the record of closing it out, surpassing Maru and Serral and Life. Dark on the other hand has won 2 of 10 finals that he made it to, and one of those was the Cross Finals that only had 4 players attending. Dark isn't quite as bad as soO, but he's not far off either.

Inno and Dark are polar opposites when it comes to clutch factor, which is why only one of them is on the GOAT shortlist.
Denominator of the Universe
TL+ Member
StarcraftSquall
Profile Joined December 2018
United States196 Posts
June 02 2019 03:03 GMT
#16
Kinda disappointed that INnoVation and Classic are on the same side of the bracket, I view them as the top two participants still alive this season. Stupid 12 Pool ruined it for everyone but Dark.
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
June 02 2019 03:47 GMT
#17
soO wins this season
NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever
Anc13nt
Profile Blog Joined October 2017
1557 Posts
June 02 2019 04:12 GMT
#18
On June 02 2019 11:59 pvsnp wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 02 2019 10:52 Anc13nt wrote:
I think Dark will win this GSL. I think Inno will probably make finals but will lose to Dark. He hasn't beaten Dark in a series for a very long time.


If the finals does end up being Inno vs Dark, I would 100% bet on Inno. He's won 9 of 11 big tournament finals that he made it to, or 9 of 12 if you want to count HSC. He's tied with Mvp for the record of closing it out, surpassing Maru and Serral and Life. Dark on the other hand has won 2 of 10 finals that he made it to, and one of those was the Cross Finals that only had 4 players attending. Dark isn't quite as bad as soO, but he's not far off either.

Inno and Dark are polar opposites when it comes to clutch factor, which is why only one of them is on the GOAT shortlist.


I agree despite being reverse-sweeped by Soulkey, he is really clutch in finals but I feel like it is not enough to have history on his side. soO in GSL 2018 Season 1 and sOs in 2018 Blizzcon both had history on their side but Stats still beat them.
Snakestyle11
Profile Joined December 2018
191 Posts
June 02 2019 06:03 GMT
#19
When I look at this bracket I realize how long soO and innovation have been constantly at the top for so long.
Geo.Rion
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
7377 Posts
June 02 2019 07:49 GMT
#20
On June 02 2019 09:35 Conut wrote:
Man all this complaining about protoss but I really see a chance at a Tvz final lol

I wouldnt mind an Inno Dark rematch, tbh
"Protoss is a joke" Liquid`Jinro Okt.1. 2011
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 4h 2m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
mouzHeroMarine 781
UpATreeSC 162
Nathanias 90
BRAT_OK 63
MindelVK 36
ZombieGrub15
StarCraft: Brood War
EffOrt 748
Mini 563
BeSt 363
firebathero 230
Larva 170
sas.Sziky 41
Stormgate
NightEnD14
Dota 2
canceldota124
League of Legends
Grubby4533
febbydoto1
Counter-Strike
pashabiceps877
flusha331
oskar254
Foxcn218
Heroes of the Storm
Liquid`Hasu481
Other Games
FrodaN5695
summit1g4501
Beastyqt738
mouzStarbuck378
C9.Mang0163
Skadoodle160
Mew2King56
Trikslyr54
ROOTCatZ54
Sick37
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick3293
StarCraft 2
angryscii 36
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 19 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• davetesta23
• Kozan
• sooper7s
• Migwel
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• IndyKCrew
• intothetv
StarCraft: Brood War
• 80smullet 15
• ZZZeroYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• C_a_k_e 2546
• masondota21068
League of Legends
• Nemesis3613
• Jankos1962
• TFBlade779
Other Games
• imaqtpie1658
• Shiphtur254
Upcoming Events
PiGosaur Monday
4h 2m
uThermal 2v2 Circuit
20h 2m
Replay Cast
1d 4h
The PondCast
1d 14h
WardiTV European League
1d 20h
Replay Cast
2 days
Epic.LAN
2 days
CranKy Ducklings
3 days
Epic.LAN
3 days
CSO Contender
3 days
[ Show More ]
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
3 days
Bonyth vs Sziky
Dewalt vs Hawk
Hawk vs QiaoGege
Sziky vs Dewalt
Mihu vs Bonyth
Zhanhun vs QiaoGege
QiaoGege vs Fengzi
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
Online Event
4 days
BSL20 Non-Korean Champi…
4 days
Bonyth vs Zhanhun
Dewalt vs Mihu
Hawk vs Sziky
Sziky vs QiaoGege
Mihu vs Hawk
Zhanhun vs Dewalt
Fengzi vs Bonyth
Esports World Cup
6 days
ByuN vs Astrea
Lambo vs HeRoMaRinE
Clem vs TBD
Solar vs Zoun
SHIN vs Reynor
Maru vs TriGGeR
herO vs Lancer
Cure vs ShoWTimE
Liquipedia Results

Completed

2025 ACS Season 2: Qualifier
RSL Revival: Season 1
Murky Cup #2

Ongoing

JPL Season 2
BSL 2v2 Season 3
Copa Latinoamericana 4
Jiahua Invitational
BSL20 Non-Korean Championship
Championship of Russia 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025
PGL Astana 2025
Asian Champions League '25
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025
MESA Nomadic Masters

Upcoming

CSL Xiamen Invitational
CSL Xiamen Invitational: ShowMatche
2025 ACS Season 2
CSLPRO Last Chance 2025
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
BSL Season 21
K-Championship
RSL Revival: Season 2
SEL Season 2 Championship
uThermal 2v2 Main Event
FEL Cracov 2025
Esports World Cup 2025
Underdog Cup #2
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
IEM Cologne 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.