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TaeJa vs. Squirtle - ESV TV Grand Prix #2 Finals

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Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-27 05:39:42
July 26 2012 05:10 GMT
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http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/ESV_TV_Korean_Weekly/Season_3/Grand_Prix_2


This is what it all comes down to. The defending Grand Prix Champion vs the former champion. Liquid`TaeJa vs. ST.Squirtle in a BO7 that will be a match you won't want to miss with $3500 in prizes up for grabs!

Liquid`TaeJa, fresh off his MLG Summer Arena 1st Place finish will be looking to become the first player to win not only two Grand Prix championships, but also take home two in a row and prove his supremacy over ESV TV events and in general. Showing next level Terran play, TaeJa is the King of the ESV TV events and every performance he puts on within it is a masterpiece.

ST.Squirtle is looking to also take his second championship and show that there is a reason he took 2nd place in two major events with GSL Code S and IPL 4. Considered one of the very best PvT players out there, he will be coming in looking to prove his Code S victory over TaeJa was no fluke, and he is the superior player.

Make sure and tune in as this will be one of the highest level all out PvT's you will have seen in a long time, with both players craving the win to show they are the top dog in ESV TV events, surely it will be one for the ages!

Poll: Who wins the championship?

Liquid`TaeJa (300)
 
57%

ST.Squirtle (227)
 
43%

527 total votes

Your vote: Who wins the championship?

(Vote): Liquid`TaeJa
(Vote): ST.Squirtle



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Sunday, Jul 29 1:00am GMT (GMT+00:00)

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$3500
1st place - $1500
2nd Place - $800
3rd/4th Place - $400
5th-8th - $100


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If you are a professional (caster, player, etc) in the scene leave a comment in this thread or PM me with your predictions and I will add them to this!

Day[9]
Squirtle is one of my prime models for PvT play (ie I steal tons of his play). He's brilliant at balanced defefense without sacrificing his economy. Taking MVP to game 7 is no simple feat, especially considering the varied styles MVP deployed. However, Taeja's hyperaggressive but consistent TvP has impressed more than any other player in the last three months. Even though I'd expect it to be a close series, I give Taeja the edge.

Root.TT1
Squirtle 4-2 or 4-1, because he knows how to play abusive.

Painuser
I think TaeJa is going to take it because he's on a roll and I love his play. He has amazing micro/macro and just looking like a beast right now. I think they key to winning though is going to be if he can hold off some of Squirtle's strong timings, like his 2 base colossus all-ins. 4-3 Taeja.

Frodan
I currently am playing Terran this season of ladder and, like thousands who endure similar frustrations, I have hit a wall where I severely struggle to ignore the stigmas of Z/P being stronger. This wall does not apply to Liquid`Taeja who just seems to break the rules of Terran. Ever since watching his replay pack from when he was first inducted into TL, Gretorp and I agreed -- this young'in is super special. His builds aren't the most efficient or fleshed out, but I believe his positional technique and control are on the level even greater than MarineKing. Taeja is one of the future stars for the Terran race.

That said, I believe Squirtle will win. Even though Squirtle did lose to Taeja recently in the IPL qualifiers, Squirtle manhandled Taeja last season in GSL on his road to the finals. If you watch PvT from Squirtle, his builds are brilliantly dynamic and flexible. Squirtle's biggest limitations are when he reads his opponents wrong or dives too quickly at an opportunity. I think with all the games Taeja showed at MLG, Squirtle has the scouting advantage and will give him the ability to read/prepare for his opponent. When Squirtle gets locked in, Taeja won't be able to win over a BO7.

Squirtle 4 - Taeja 3.


Desrow
Squirtle will win because he has been in the finals of an ESV before and because he should have won vs MVP if he had slightly more experience.


Wolf
I think TaeJa CAN do it. In this case, Squirtle is like a boss in a video game that he has to defeat. Sometimes you beat those bosses on the first try, sometimes you don't. Squirtle plays consistently, it seems, but TaeJa is bit more unpredictable. I don't mean to say he's sink or swim, but more like hit or sink.

Winning nine out of ten of his last Korean PvTs, Squirtle is no pushover. TaeJa shines in high-pressure situations, though, and if he brings victory, he will bring it 4-2.


Pokebunny
IMO this match will really depend on if TaeJa can bring his best and not get flustered. Squirtle isn't MC, but he's a diverse player with powerful and unique timing attacks, and we can pretty much expect him to bring a variety of things to the table. However, an on-point TaeJa is really one of the scariest things out there, and if he can shut down an allin or two early on I expect him to do very well. Given TaeJa's performances online / in ESV in particular, I expect him to show his best.

Liquid'TaeJa 4-2 ST_Squirtle


Ipp
Given proper preparation, I think Squirtle would crush Taeja 4-1 or even 4-0 but how do you prepare on maps that don't have games to study? These tournaments really showcase a players ingenuity, which in the past has allowed TaeJa to consistently bring his A Game. Squirtle is good, but a confident TaeJa is next to unbeatable in any match up and there is no reason for Taeja to have any doubts.

TaeJa will take this, 4-2; losing only on Cloud Kingdom and Golden Valley.


TaeJa - 5
Squirtle - 3



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Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
izzak
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada41 Posts
July 26 2012 05:13 GMT
#2
Let see if Taeja is starting a streak of wins now !!
System42
Profile Joined August 2011
172 Posts
July 26 2012 05:15 GMT
#3
Taejas got this np!
FeltFace
Profile Joined September 2011
Australia577 Posts
July 26 2012 05:21 GMT
#4
TLO's casting!! Awesome, it would be so hard for me to NOT be biased if I were TLO. TaeJa FIGHITING!
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
July 26 2012 05:33 GMT
#5
This is going to be so sick. Two amazing players, with two amazing casters ^o^
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
tomatriedes
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
New Zealand5356 Posts
July 26 2012 05:34 GMT
#6
Here's hoping Squirtle can break out of the Kong line!
X3GoldDot
Profile Joined August 2011
Malaysia3840 Posts
July 26 2012 05:45 GMT
#7
as opterown put it, this is the preview to a possible TSL final lol
prime/startale/[SexComaZerg, RoyalRoaderZerg, SirLifealot] ingame ID = GoodGame
polyphonyEX
Profile Joined May 2012
United States2539 Posts
July 26 2012 06:11 GMT
#8
Squirtle 4-1
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
July 26 2012 06:13 GMT
#9
Added a poll, because the hell if I know how I forgot one in the first place.
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
July 26 2012 06:24 GMT
#10
Squirtle 4-1
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
July 26 2012 06:28 GMT
#11
Squirtle 4-3
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
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
July 26 2012 06:40 GMT
#12
Btw added the "Pros Pick" to the OP, going to be bugging people all the way until the match so check it out from time to time for new quotes! Day[9] is even in there!
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
IronManSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2119 Posts
July 26 2012 06:44 GMT
#13
Taeja 4-3 or 4-2
SC2 Mapmaker || twitter: @ironmansc || Ohana & Mech Depot || 3x TLMC finalist || www.twitch.tv/sc2mapstream
Drowsy
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
United States4876 Posts
July 26 2012 06:49 GMT
#14
The best player in the world vs the pretender. SQUIRTLE ALL THE WAY BABY!
Our Protoss, Who art in Aiur HongUn be Thy name; Thy stalker come, Thy will be blunk, on ladder as it is in Micro Tourny. Give us this win in our daily ladder, and forgive us our cheeses, As we forgive those who play zerg against us.
Lunares
Profile Joined May 2010
United States909 Posts
July 26 2012 06:50 GMT
#15
Will we also get to see Coca vs San?
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
July 26 2012 06:51 GMT
#16
Squirtle 4-2
♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦
X3GoldDot
Profile Joined August 2011
Malaysia3840 Posts
July 26 2012 07:20 GMT
#17
squirtle 4-3, taeja winning is fine as long as there is at least 6 games
prime/startale/[SexComaZerg, RoyalRoaderZerg, SirLifealot] ingame ID = GoodGame
Vaftrudner
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden1185 Posts
July 26 2012 07:23 GMT
#18
Taeja 4-3. More of a hope than a prediction. Looking forward to it either way :D
"Starcraft 2 was designed to have a best race. You play the worst one." - Day9
Dakure
Profile Joined February 2011
United States513 Posts
July 26 2012 07:26 GMT
#19
Aww yee my boy T-Lo is casting with 'Oh to the R&B'. Gonna be some CRAZY SICK BEAUTIFUL forcefields, EMPs, storms, and snipes I bet.

My bet? Taeja. Score? 4-2 because Squirtle is pretty good.
Sumahi
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Guam5609 Posts
July 26 2012 07:28 GMT
#20
Squirtle! Squirtle! I'm cheering for him all the way but I admit that Taeja has been a beast lately. I think it'll be real close.
Startale <3, ST_July <3, HongUn <3, Savior <3, Gretorp <3, Nada <3, Rainbow <3, Ret <3, Squirtle <3, Bomber <3
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