100 Thieves Advance to VCT Grand Finals 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs

100 Thieves become the second grand finalist of VCT 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs. In the bottom bracket final, Hiko and company were able to defeat Team Envy 3: 2, thus gaining revenge for the recent defeat at the Sentinels.

The meeting began on the Haven map, where the advantage instantly went into the hands of Team Envy. The team showed an extremely confident attack, thanks to which they managed to take possession of a comfortable eight-round advantage before switching sides. Of course, it's hard to win back such a handicap, so Team Envy quickly brought the matter to a logical ending - 13: 5.

On the second map, the balance was maintained almost to the very end. However, the defense of 100 Thieves on Breeze looked a little more meaningful, which resulted in a victory on his choice - 13:10. The Ascent map was shaped in exactly the same way, as the defense of 100 Thieves looked more organized again. This is what allowed the Hiko team to put the squeeze on the rival and take the lead in the series - 13:10.

On the Icebox map, the situation turned upside down again, as the advantage was already held by the Team Envy players, who successfully finished both sides, having recorded the victory with a score of 13: 8. Nevertheless, the decisive map passed under the sign of the superiority of 100 Thieves, which allowed the opponent to take only five rounds in total, securing an exit to the grand final of the competition.

Interim results of VCT 2021: North America Stage 3 Challengers Playoffs:

• 1st place: TBD.
• 2nd place: TBD.
• 3rd place: Team Envy - $ 15,000 + place at VCT 2021: Stage 3 Masters - Berlin.
• 4th place: XSET - $ 10,000 + 60 VCT Circuit Points.
• 5th-6th place: Rise - $ 5,000 + 50 VCT Circuit Points.
• 5th-6th place: FaZe Clan - $ 5,000 + 50 VCT Circuit Points.
• 7th-8th place: TSM - $ 2,500 + 40 VCT Circuit Points.
• 7th-8th place: Luminosity Gaming - $ 2,500 + 40 VCT Circuit Points.