Before we go into the games, I'd like to state that this is my first News post as a News Writer for TLnet, and hope I don't disappoint anyone. With that said, let's dive into the games.
Group F-1
2PM Korean Time
By.Flash (T) vs Ever)P(TT (P)
First Set: Longinus 2
Second Set: HitchHiker
Third Set: Neo Arkanoid
Only days ago we saw the strategist Ever)P(TT pass the Survivor with... strategy. Flash on the other hand is a new KTF Terran user who had a fairly easy PSL group. Defeating Sigamari, who is ironically Ever)P(TT's team partner, and Anomia from SKT1, Flash has much to show to prove that he is capable of playing with the big dogs. To be honest, this match isn't very interesting except to watch for what kind of strategy Ever)P(TT has to show.
ChoJJa (Z) vs HiyA[fOu] (T)
First Set: HitchHiker
Second Set: Longinus 2
Third Set: Neo Arkanoid
Well if it isn't gnome zerg. While he hasn't been performing all too well lately, we must still give him the upper lead, as he did win MSL once and was an OSL finalist twice. Hiya, on the other hand, is someone I have a grudge against. Defeating Nal_rA in the PSL group finals, he destroyed many fan's hopes of seeing the dreamer toss in the next OSL. Indeed, we shall leave it up to ChoJJa to avenge his fellow teammate, President Kwang. (Korean joke)
Group F-2
6:30PM Korean Time
GooDFriend (T) vs XellOs (T)
First Set: Neo Arkanoid
Second Set: HitchHiker
Third Set: Longinus 2
The match of the titans.... yea right. While this statement may have been true in 2004~2005 era, it no longer holds true as both players have been unable to show anything beyond acceptable. It's quite interesting how similar these two players are, actually. Both players were once top TvT specialists, and both are currently barely showing skill. Both have recently passed Survivor, and both are looking towards to being a Dual-Leaguer. What each will bring to make that happen, only time will tell.
Yooi (T) vs Reach (P)
First Set: Longinus 2
Second Set: Neo Arkanoid
Third Set: HitchHiker
I think I speak for everyone when I say this match is THE MATCH OF THE NIGHT (I'm sure Manablue will appreciate it). Finally, after what seemed like light-years of waiting for the Man-toss to rise from his slump, we get to see the first non-prelim televised game since his horrible 0-3 defeat from NaDa at SuperFight3. (or so I think that's the last time) Luckily, his opponent is Yooi. While Yooi has shown a spark of skill a few months ago, his reign had not lasted long, and his TvP has not been much of a shocker. Should Reach's Terran-killer instincts still be intact, this match should be no problem for him. Let's all pray that that is exactly what happens.
Match of the Night: As mentioned before, it is only fitting that we give the attention to Reach. Luckily, he doesn't have to face a zerg, which gives him pretty good odds.