I did not expect TE to win. Well played TE!

I think TE played alright against NOVA. It wasn't a special performance, but they got the win and I think the series could be generalized as "alright." However, NWG lost to ASE in quite the deflating manner. Despite this, I think NWG has a chance to win this series. While I have faith in TE's consistency as the "better" team, I think NWG could make a statement by beating China's no. 6.

I think WBG has a good chance of winning this series. They've looked better than IMAY in general and I think that'll play a big part in the match.

Nova looked alright against ASE in the first half of the first map. I don't really have any expectations from TE after that screamer of a match against NWG. I think Nova's the better team and they should be winning this series.

ASE 2-1 NWG :D

Then how come it was such a close match?

Get the name right first. What they really need is experience playing international teams.

EMEA with 0 teams in upper is a surprise for sure, because Fnatic, but I don't think anyone really have any expectations for the Cn teams: aside from EDG, it's FPX and BLG's first major international tournament, so it makes sense that they kind of falter.