In the first map, BLG's chosen map was Sunset City. In the first half, during defense, whzy secured a five-kill. After both sides were 6-6, in the second half, BLG, having won the pistol round, found their attack strategy too simplistic and were repeatedly blocked by DRX. Although BLG made some counterattacks, in the final round, DRX's unconventional counterattack directly took advantage of the manpower difference, sealing the game! DRX took BLG's chosen map!
Starting lineup:
DRX : Flashback , HYUNMIN , free1ng, Athan , MaKo
BLG: rushia , knight , nephh , whzy , Levius
Post-match data for Map One:
MVP of Map One:
BO3 Map Selection:
Map One: BLG chose Sunset City, DRX chose to attack
First Half of Map One:
In the pistol round, BLG chose to heavily defend the B site, while DRX executed a sandwich tactic to take the bomb site. nephh scored a 1-for-1 trade in the police house, and Athan secured a double kill from behind! In the final moments, rushia executed a smoke rush for a strong demolition, and HYUNMIN successfully killed while sliding into the smoke! DRX took the pistol round!
In the second round, whzy scored a double kill in the pistol, forcing a 3-for-3 trade with the opponent! DRX planted a safe bomb at B, and rushia faked a defuse in a one-on-one situation, successfully baiting the opponent! They secured the vision and completed the defuse!
In the third round, DRX aggressively initiated, both sides exchanged fire at the A site, with rushia securing a triple kill in A long. The final situation was a 2-on-1 for BLG! Athan planted the bomb at B, and Levius captured Athan with a single shot as he attempted to shoot an arrow, allowing BLG to take the second point!
In the fourth round, during the long gun round, DRX aimed to group up and attack the A site. After Levius got a kill in the smoke, he teamed up with a teammate in A alley to score a 0-for-3 trade! Levius with a triple kill! BLG defused the bomb to take the third point!
In the fifth round, both sides exchanged ultimates in the B site! After a round of fire, whzy slid in with an electric slide for a 1-for-1 trade, leaving DRX with only one player at B! The bomb was dropped! BLG executed a double kill on Mako, leading 4-1!
In the sixth round, BLG gathered information at the A site, while DRX grouped up to plant the bomb at B. Flashback scored a double kill after a backstab! In the final moments, Knight's attempt to shoot was unsuccessful, leading to a score of 4-2!
In the seventh round, HYUNMIN slid in to eliminate whzy in mid, and DRX planted the bomb at A with a 4-on-3 advantage. Flashback backstabbed nephh, allowing DRX to secure another point!
In the eighth round, both sides exchanged kills in the B site, and after DRX planted the bomb, free1ng secured a triple kill with a sweeping shot! 4-4!
In the ninth round, BLG chose ECO, and DRX grouped up to eliminate BLG easily in the A site! 4-5!
In the tenth round, DRX relied on ineffective commands to enter the B site and plant the bomb. whzy rushed in at lightning speed, eliminating DRX one by one, achieving a five-kill! BLG equalized the score again!
In the eleventh round, DRX attempted another A site push, but BLG also accelerated their defense while executing crossfire, taking consecutive points after calling a timeout! 6-5!
In the final round, DRX planted the bomb at B again, and in the defensive battle at B long, free1ng held under pressure, securing a four-kill to successfully defend the bomb! 6-6!
Second Half of Map One:
In the first round, BLG grouped up in mid, with whzy eliminating free1ng for the first kill, and BLG planted the bomb at B! After both sides exchanged flashes, it ended with the low-health Knight successfully ambushing from the box! Knight with a triple kill, BLG took the pistol round! 7-6!
In the second round, BLG used a drone to open up B, and after a confrontation, BLG's weapon advantage allowed them to score a 1-for-5 trade, wiping out the opponent after a round of utility! 8-6!
In the third round, nephh used a bird sniper, and HYUNMIN secured a double kill at A. BLG attempted to plant at B but was interrupted by Flashback due to lack of time! 8-7!
In the fourth round, BLG aimed for a B push, but free1ng at the CT back point scored a double kill, disrupting BLG's attack plan! 8-8!
In the fifth round, BLG mixed up their economy, grouping up to use ultimates to plant at B! After trading kills during the defense, HYUNMIN entered with electricity for a double kill, successfully defusing the bomb! 8-9!
In the sixth round, BLG feigned an A push with three players in mid, but DRX intercepted the bomb at the market! However, whzy completed the breach, forcing a plant at A, and in the final moments, BLG's shooting was more accurate, with whzy +rushia each securing kills! BLG equalized the score!
In the seventh round, it was DRX's turn to mix up their strategy, with nephh scoring a double kill in the front of A, and BLG successfully planted at A with a 4-on-2 advantage! nephh secured a triple kill on free1ng! BLG took the lead! 10-9!
In the eighth round, BLG created chaos at A, then transitioned to B, but DRX caught them directly at the B site! 10-10!
In the ninth round, BLG wanted to attack area B but felt that the flashes were not enough. After being surrounded, free1ng caught two! In a 2v3 situation, DRX executed a pincer attack and secured their 11th point!
In the tenth round, BLG aggressively tried to avoid giving up match point. rushia was caught while trying to sneak through the smoke, and whzy charged in only to trigger a tripwire! In a disadvantageous situation, they ultimately fell to Athan's triple kill! DRX took the round!
In the eleventh round, HYUNMIN was taken out by Knight with a direct shot through the smoke at the front of area A, and BLG quickly rotated to B to plant the spike! In the aftermath, BLG managed to secure some points in a solo play, making it 11-12!
In the final round, free1ng opened with an ultimate and took down one immediately! In the middle, BLG fell into an ambush and lost two players! In a 1v4 situation, Levius was helpless against a double kill! DRX won 13-11, taking down BLG on their chosen map!
