Our consultant Aurora has been eradicated from ESL Professional League Season 22 after shedding to FaZe within the 2-2 decider match, failing to safe a playoff spot.
Each groups entered the event on shaky footing, however FaZe—who reinstated rain to the roster after jcobbb’s departure attributable to VRS eligibility points—managed to recuperate and declare the ultimate playoff ticket.
Aurora, however, confronted quite a few challenges all through the event. Regardless of beginning a number of maps strongly, the staff repeatedly failed to shut them out. Following a poor efficiency in opposition to NAVI and a disappointing displaying versus FURIA, hopes have been excessive for redemption—nevertheless it by no means got here.
FaZe’s Tough Begin Turns Right into a Playoff Breakthrough
After forfeiting their opening match attributable to roster points, FaZe discovered themselves in a dire place. They later suffered a 0-1 loss to 3DMAX, pushing them to the brink of elimination. Nonetheless, back-to-back victories over Astralis and Internal Circle helped them keep alive and arrange a decisive 2-2 match in opposition to Aurora.
Aurora entered the matchup because the statistical favourite regardless of latest struggles. The staff began sturdy on Mirage, however FaZe’s flawless play on the T aspect turned the tide. Aurora managed just one spherical after the aspect change, shedding the map 13-8.
On Practice, Aurora delivered an surprising dominant efficiency. After falling behind 0-2, they strung collectively 10 consecutive rounds, taking psychological management of the match. They went on to close FaZe out fully on CT aspect, securing a shocking 13-2 victory.
Every little thing got here all the way down to Mud II. Whereas Aurora is thought for his or her power on the map, luck and timing weren’t on their aspect this time. Regardless of a strong effort, FaZe’s composure and precision—significantly from frozen, broky, and Twistzz—proved decisive. jottAAA’s 1.62 ranking was spectacular, however in the end not sufficient.
After a 13-10 defeat on Mud II, Aurora’s ESL Professional League journey got here to an finish.
| Crew | Participant | Ok – D | +/- | ADR | Ranking 3.0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | Samet ‘jottAAA’ Köklü | 54 – 36 | +18 | 90.7 | 1.55 |
| İsmailcan ‘XANTARES’ Dörtkardeş | 51 – 42 | +9 | 101.5 | 1.36 | |
| Ali ‘Wicadia’ Haydar Yalçın | 35 – 42 | -7 | 58.4 | 0.90 | |
| Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli | 28 – 32 | -4 | 58.7 | 0.85 | |
| Özgür ‘woxic’ Eker | 29 – 34 | -5 | 53.9 | 0.78 | |
| FaZe | David ‘frozen’ Čerňanský | 44 – 39 | +5 | 84.2 | 1.13 |
| Russel ‘Twistzz’ Van Dulken | 36 – 36 | 0 | 65.7 | 1.07 | |
| Helvijs ‘broky’ Saukants | 43 – 36 | +7 | 74.2 | 1.04 | |
| Finn ‘karrigan’ Andersen | 35 – 39 | -4 | 64.0 | 1.02 | |
| Håvard ‘rain’ Nygaard | 28 – 47 | -19 | 68.5 | 0.73 |
Aurora Followers Categorical Frustration After Disappointing Exit
Followers voiced their frustration following the loss, significantly criticizing the staff’s incapacity to capitalize on favorable matchups. Many blamed captain MAJ3R, questioning his methods and management on the high stage.
Others, nevertheless, defended the veteran, crediting him for main the staff to this stage within the first place.
Following the elimination, MAJ3R responded emotionally on social media, addressing the criticism directed towards him.
To all my followers — whether or not you like me or not, I’m conscious that our latest outcomes have been disappointing. For a very long time, we’ve been making an attempt to attain one thing nice for our nation. I do know you’ve gotten used to seeing higher from us, so I perceive your frustration when issues don’t go effectively.
I’m happy with my staff; regardless of the circumstances, we all the time give our greatest. We’re actually going by way of a tricky interval proper now. Whether or not you select to face behind us or in opposition to us, that’s your alternative — and I respect that.
To everybody sending me sort and optimistic messages — might God return that positivity to you a lot occasions over in your personal lives. I really like you all.
And to those that insult us — in different phrases, me — it’s okay. In the future, you’ll perceive issues higher from a unique perspective. Could God shield you all.MAJ3R
