Cloud9 Climbs from Last in CDL Major 2 Qualifiers
In the latest qualifying round for the Call of Duty League (CDL) Stage 2 Major, Cloud9 New York achieved their first victory. They edged out the Paris Gentle Mates with a close 3-2 match on Friday. This win marks a significant turnaround for Cloud9 as they look to improve their standing in the tournament.
Overview of CDL Stage 2 Major Qualifiers
The CDL features 12 teams competing in a round-robin format to determine seeding for the Stage 2 Major. This major event is scheduled for March 27-29 in Marston Green, England, as part of DreamHack Birmingham.
- Top six teams qualify for the Stage 2 Major playoffs.
- Teams ranked seventh through tenth will enter a play-in round.
- The champion of the Stage 2 Major will receive $150,000 and 100 CDL points.
- Runner-up will earn $90,000 and 75 CDL points.
Cloud9’s Victory Details
Cloud9 started their match strong, securing a 250-215 victory on Blackheart Hardpoint. They backed it up with a 6-3 win in Exposure Search and Destroy. However, the Gentle Mates retaliated with wins on Den Overload (6-2) and Colossus Hardpoint (250-213). The decisive round was Scar Search and Destroy, where Cloud9 emerged victorious with a score of 6-3.
Other Week 3 Highlights
Several significant matches took place on Friday:
- The Carolina Royal Ravens overcame the Boston Breach with key victories, including a 250-109 win in Den Hardpoint.
- The Riyadh Falcons defeated FaZe Vegas, concluding the series with a 250-102 win on Blackheart Hardpoint.
Upcoming Matches and Standings
As the weekend approaches, the following matches are scheduled:
- Saturday: Riyadh Falcons vs. G2 Minnesota
- Toronto KOI vs. Miami Heretics
- Vancouver Surge vs. Carolina Royal Ravens
- OpTic Texas vs. Los Angeles Thieves
- Sunday: Toronto KOI vs. Paris Gentle Mates
- FaZe Vegas vs. Boston Breach
- Miami Heretics vs. Cloud9 New York
- Vancouver Surge vs. OpTic Texas
CDL Stage 2 Major Qualifiers Standings
| Team | Match Record | Map Differential |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Thieves | 4-0 | +102 |
| OpTic Texas | 4-0 | +93 |
| Paris Gentle Mates | 3-1 | +5 |
| Riyadh Falcons | 3-2 | +35 |
| G2 Minnesota | 2-2 | 0 |
| FaZe Vegas | 2-3 | -7 |
| Carolina Royal Ravens | 2-3 | -4 |
| Miami Heretics | 1-2 | -1 |
| Vancouver Surge | 1-2 | -3 |
| Toronto KOI | 1-3 | -5 |
| Cloud9 New York | 1-3 | -7 |
| Boston Breach | 1-4 | -7 |
Cloud9’s recent win places them in a crucial position to improve their chances as the CDL Stage 2 Major qualifiers progress. Fans will be eager to see how they perform in the upcoming weekend matches.
