First Stand 2025: Top Esports on the Brink of Elimination After Devastating Loss to CTBC Flying Oyster
The final day of the group stage turned out to be the most intriguing yet. Three teams were on the verge of elimination, and their fate in the tournament now depends on today's results.
The match between Top Esports and CTBC Flying Oyster reminded us once again that surprises can happen at any moment. Flying Oyster didn’t just defeat any opponent—they took down the tournament favorites, Top Esports, with a 2:0 victory. They displayed a confident performance, proving that their win was no fluke, but rather the result of hard work and dedication.
Top Esports are currently facing major issues. Their loss has opened the door for Karmine Corp to advance to the Knockout Stage. Now, TES's fate in the tournament depends solely on the outcome of the Team Liquid vs Hanwha Life Esports match.
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Team Liquid14.03.25 07:00Bo31:2
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Hanwha Life Esports2025 First Stand Tournament - Round Robin Stage
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CTBC Flying Oyster14.03.25 04:00Bo32:0
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Top Esports2025 First Stand Tournament - Round Robin Stage
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Karmine Corp13.03.25 07:00Bo31:2#7Hanwha Life Esports2025 First Stand Tournament - Round Robin Stage#31Team Liquid13.03.25 04:00Bo30:2#14CTBC Flying Oyster2025 First Stand Tournament - Round Robin Stage#23Karmine Corp12.03.25 05:45Bo32:0#4Top Esports2025 First Stand Tournament - Round Robin Stage#14CTBC Flying Oyster12.03.25 04:00Bo30:2#7Hanwha Life EsportsThe final matches of the group stage have been incredibly exciting, with all teams giving their best performance. Only one match remains to determine which teams will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will be played over two days, March 15 and March 16. All matches will be Bo5 (best of 5) and played in Fearless Draft mode.
Winning First Stand 2025 will permanently etch the team into League of Legends history. In addition to the $1 million prize pool, the winners will receive a direct invite to MSI 2025, opening the door to participation in Worlds 2025, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their skills on the global stage.
Kirill is a writer of articles and blogs at eGamersWorld, having joined the team in 2024. His primary focus is analytics and crafting content about esports. With years of experience in gaming, Kirill brings deep industry insights to deliver high-quality and engaging materials.
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