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After the two first play days of the Six Invitational 2023, the teams are headed now to the final stretch of the group stage.
Note: All the games start at 10 AM (UTC -5)
10 AM - KOI vs Elevate
After two play days, Elevate are already under pressure. The Thai players have zero points after losing by 0-2 against w7m esports and Spacestation Gaming. Another loss of its kind will bury Elevate to fifth place with just one match to be played.
Hence why Elevate must get a win today. The Asian roster will face the Berlin Major champions KOI, who currently stand in fourth place of Group A with one point after one match played.
KOI's only appearance so far at the Six Invitational 2023 was against G2 Esports on Tuesday. The former Rogue roster struggled on the first map of the series after Jack "Doki" Robertson's insane start, where the Scotsman got 12 kills within the first three rounds of the map.
It will be William "Spoit" Löfstedt's chance to redeem himself after a first poor performance against G2 Esports, where he got a SiegeGG Rating of 1.02 after underperforming on Villa and Theme Park.
This will also be the replay of the Six Invitational 2022 clash between Elevate and Rogue that ended with Paramin "Onigiri" Suwanwattana getting 26 kills in the final map of the series.
1 PM - MNM Gaming vs Team Liquid
With Soniqs not playing today, all eyes are set on MNM Gaming and Team Liquid.
MNM Gaming's start to the group stage has been flawless, with 2-0 victories against Wolves Esports and Dire Wolves. Heading to the third day of competition, three players of the squad are among the top five rated players at the Six Invitational, with Fatih "Solotov" Türker leading the marshmallows.
However, this time, MNM Gaming are facing a Siege powerhouse. After a shocking 0-2 defeat against Soniqs, the Jönköping Major grand-finalists Team Liquid had a whole day to prepare for the roster's remaining group stage matches.
Despite MNM Gaming's start, Team Liquid are the favorites to win today's game. While it's difficult for the Brazilians to fight for first place in the group considering Soniqs' current form and the team's loss on Day 1 against the Americans, the Europeans are still well alive in the race.
If the right results happen, we could have a scenario where Soniqs and MNM Gaming meet to top Group B's standings while Wolves and Liquid play to avoid an early Six Invitational 2023 exit, which would be devastating for either of the rosters.
4 PM - Astralis vs CYCLOPS athlete gaming
After Astralis' poor group stage showing at the Berlin Major and their performances throughout Stage 3, the team can't afford a group stage exit from the Six Invitational 2023.
It's been almost a year since Astralis' Charlotte Major grand-final finish. Despite the team's regional results, internationally, the North American League lineup has been struggling massively.
Heading to Day 3 of the Six Invitational 2023 group stage, Astralis are in fifth place with just one point after a 1-2 loss against Oxygen Esports. Having yet to face the current Jönköping Major champions Team BDS and considering CAG's unexpected form, Astralis' result today could be decisive.
As of now, Group D looks the most interesting of the four, as all Team BDS, CAG, and Oxygen Esports are tied for first, while LOS oNe are in fourth just one point behind them. Astralis' only point came against the Frenchmen.
The international debutants Takashi "Arcully" Ono and Chris "Spiff" Park will meet in today's match, as both players have adapted very aggressive roles for their respective teams.
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