CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1

Right here’s a recap of all of the motion from the CDL Challengers Elite Stage 1 day 1. 

The Name of Responsibility Challengers Elite is again. This yr the occasion consists of 12 groups from each NA and EU, all battling in three weeks of matches to crown a champion. Tonight we noticed a large 24 matches with every workforce taking part in twice. Right here’s all of the scores, and a fast recap of every area.

EU Groups

Aw0babobs

Elevate

• Fortunate
• JurNii
• Dezna
• Vortex

Group Infamous

• Weeman
• Maple
• MettalZ
• EriKBooM

Falcons Esports

• Pac
• Vampire
• Exnid
• KingAbody

ClutchRayn

• Yazaah
• Fibrone
• Twizz
• Izaac

The Originals

• Harry
• Gismo
• Furiious
• FDot

Group Veer

• Mythix
• Niall
• Chaxxter
• Detain

La Nave Del Misterio

Nixuh

Synes

• ZiroW
• D3L1V3R
• Depaa
• Yumeko

eFuse

• BBConor
• Genesis
• Disarray
• Kels

Whos In Cost

• JonnyW
• Higgy
• Kez
• Fxrrimond

EU Recap

Aw0babobs 3-0 eFuse

The Superstars roster was picked up by eFuse for the Challengers Elite after making historical past with Kels turning into the primary ever feminine to qualify for a Challengers Elite stage. Nonetheless, they have been thrown within the deep finish in opposition to Aw0babobs, and suffered a fast 3-0 of their first match of the day. A 3-0 Management on Fortress closed out the sequence 3-0, with a dominant 23/12 efficiency from Breszy.

ClutchRayn 3-0 Who’s In Cost

ClutchRayn have been the second workforce to win 3-0 in tonight’s Challengers Elite matches. They closed out this sequence on El Asilo Management, the place a 3-1 victory that included a 28/14 efficiency from Fibrone noticed them take down Whos in Cost, and begin the Elite with a 1-0 file.

Group Infamous 3-1 La Nave Del Misterio

Group Infamous closed out this sequence 3-1 with a 250-180 Resort Hardpoint victory. This was a effectively performed map by the complete workforce, and whereas they suffered a 6-4 defeat on Resort Search and Destroy earlier within the sequence they got here again to win their first match of the day.

Nixuh 3-0 Synes (No Stream or Stats)

The Originals 3-1 Veer

The Originals took their first match of the day with a 3-1 victory. A 250-202 Embassy Hardpoint win was the map that closed out the sequence, with rookie FDot main the workforce in kills with 33. This workforce appeared composed as they performed collectively, and began the Elite with a 1-0 file.

Elevate 3-1 Falcons

Falcons pulled off an unbelievable 5-2 comeback in map two of this sequence, nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to push a sport 5. Elevate remained composed, and took victories within the following two maps to take the sequence 3-1. Vortex was dominant within the ultimate map, placing up 31 kills as Elevate took Fortress Hardpoint 250-173, and received the sequence.

Aw0babobs 3-0 ClutchRayn

Aw0babobs took their second 3-0 of the night time in opposition to fellow French gamers ClutchRayn. They ended the sequence with a 3-2 Resort Management and a large 33 kills from Abuzah who dominated the complete sequence with a 2.03 Okay/D. This sees Aw0babobs go 2-0 on the day, and flawless in map rely.

La Nave Del Misterio 3-0 eFuse

eFuse sadly completed day one in all Challengers Elite Stage 2 going 0-2, dropping each of their matches at present. La Nave Del Misterio closed out the sequence 3-0 with a 3-2 Fortress Management victory the place the complete squad carried out, dominating eFuse and profitable the sequence.

Group Infamous 3-1 Who’s In Cost

Group Infamous ended the night time with a 2-0 file following a 250-174 Resort Hardpoint victory to shut out the sequence 3-1. Weeman has been performing exceptionally effectively all night time, and this match was no totally different as he ended the sequence with a monstrous 29/18 sport on Resort Hardpoint as Group Infamous proceed to impress.

Elevate 3-2 Veer

Elevate got here near an upset on this match in opposition to Veer. Nonetheless, they remained composed within the ultimate map with a 6-2 victory El Asilo Search and Destroy. This was a effectively performed map by the complete workforce as they went 2-0 on the day.

Nixuh 3-1 The Originals

Nixuh gave us the primary main upset of the Challengers Elite tonight as they defeated The Originals 3-1 to finish the primary day of the Elite with a 2-0 file. Rafi had an distinctive ultimate map as he put up 33 kills of their 250-220 Embassy Hardpoint win to shut out the sequence.

Falcons 3-0 Synes (No Stream or Stats)

NA Groups

Boston Breach Academy

Part One

Simple

• MohaK
• Estreal
• Purj
• Squirt

PRS Gaming

Aphelion

• Gwinn
• Gio
• Cryptic
• Gunsiii

OMiT

• Capsidal
• GRVTY
• Davpadie
• Hicksy

Convoy Gaming

• Yeez
• Wrecks
• Wardy
• Traditional

SMOG Alpha

• Snoopy
• Thresh
• Ruper
• Infinit

Iron Blood

• Gunless
• Pentagrxm
• Prestinni
• Bink

TFeL Enterprises

Group WaR

ROKKR Academy

NA Recap

TFeL Enterprises 3-0 ROKKR Academy (No Stream or Stats)

SMOG 3-2 Convoy Gaming

The Mexican roster of SMOG Alpha have been full underdogs coming into the Elite. They usually discovered themselves 2-0 down on this match. Nonetheless, they accomplished an unbelievable reverse sweep over Convoy Gaming which included a 250-249 map 4 win to take their first match within the Elite.

Aphelion 3-1 OMiT

RVNG have rebranded to OMiT for the Elite, and so they struggled of their first match. Aphelion got here out scorching and took the sequence 3-1 as they dominated the ultimate map, taking a 250-190 victory on Embassy Hardpoint with a large 33 kills from Gunsii.

Iron Blood 3-1 PRS Gaming

Iron Blood have fully overhauled their roster since their 2022 Challengers Champs victory. Primarily attributable to Brack and Exceed being picked up by Name of Responsibility League groups. Nonetheless, they proceed to look nice with this new workforce, taking their first sequence of the night time 3-1.

Group WaR 3-1 Aw0babobs

Group WaR have been the winners of the latest Challengers Cup, and so they began the Elite as they left off that Grand Remaining. Aw0babobs have been resilient, and so they pushed Group WaR so far as they may. Nonetheless, Group WaR have been an excessive amount of to deal with as they took the sequence 3-1.

Part One 3-0 Boston Breach Academy (No Stream or Stats)

OMiT 3-0 Boston Breach Academy

Boston Breach Academy had a tough begin to the Elite struggling again to again 3-0 losses tonight. Nonetheless, this was an excellent victory for the facet of OMiT, who bounced again after their earlier loss, with Capsidal and GRVTY main the road with their 1.36 and 1.38 Okay/D’s respectively. 

TFeL Enterprises 3-0 Iron Blood

TFeL Enterprises ended the night time with a clear 6-0 map file following again to again 3-0 victories. This roster appears to all be on the identical web page to date within the Elite, and may very well be one to look at going ahead.

Group WaR 3-1 Part One (No Stream or Stats)

SMOG 3-2 PRS Gaming

Tonight’s matches have been on no account clear from SMOG Alpha. Nonetheless, the Mexican roster got here out with a 2-0 file following a reverse sweep and a sport 5 victory. Whereas they’re large underdogs, they’re proving to be greater than aggressive in Elite Stage 1.

Aphelion 3-2 Aw0babobs

Aphelion additionally ended the night time with a 2-0 file following a 3-2 win over Aw0babobs. The roster of Cryptic, Gunsii, Gwinn and Gio appeared nice in tonight’s matches, ending this ultimate sequence with a 6-3 Resort Search and Destroy win.

ROKKR Academy 3-2 Convoy Gaming

Tonight can be an evening to neglect for Convoy Gaming, as they have been reverse swept but once more on this ultimate match by ROKKR Academy. Nonetheless, this was a deserved win for ROKKR Academy, as ReeaL dominated the ultimate map with 11 kills on Fortress Search and Destroy.