There are way too many rounds where it feels like these players forget they’re paid to play the game. Take the 11-12 post-plant situation—what was that? I get the earlier double swing, but in a 1v1 on C long with 10 seconds left, you’ve got to play it smarter. The defuser stuns you, so yeah, he’s guaranteed to get half—that’s not the issue. The real mistake is what happens next. Instead of swinging when you know he’s on half, you should be jump-spotting to confirm whether he’s sticking or faking. With that much time left, who’s going to stick the first tap anyway? And if he does, a jump spot would let you see it and swing with confidence. At that point, he wouldn’t have enough time to reposition and is at a disadvantage anyways.
Honestly, after watching regular VCT matches, this just feels like a complete joke. This match seems more like an open qualifier for Ascension than a true Tier 1-level match. Both teams looked shaky and inconsistent throughout.
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