The great rifle duel!

You may think that nothing interesting can happen on Saturday’s evening on ET scene. Well, you’re wrong then! Because today you will be able to see Japan and Switzerland clashing. Gamestv.org has already prepared their great ETTV servers to fulfill sophisticated expectations of every single viewer. Furthermore, we will be able to compare two great rifles. On the one hand, gifty will represent oldschool power, on the other side MiRUKU will try to prove that newcomers can climb up high as well. Who will take the glory and make their chances of reaching playoffs bigger? Find out soon!






Switzerland:

• MTM
  
• gifty
  
• vegi
  
• crAsh
  
• GuNnEr
  
• Rapt6rr

Japan:

• Kirark
  
• MiRUKU
  
• Gabriel
  
• Remishi
  
• RollStone
  
• Vienna

Lineups source: MTM & Kirark
Maps: supply / sw_battery
Time: Saturday 19 CET
Server: US Located



At the beginning please allow me to make group C ranking clear. After quick maths, current correct ranking after looks like:

1. Belgium 1-0
2. Japan 1-1
2. Estonia 1-1
4. Switzerland 1-1
5. Hungary 0-1

Explanations can be found here 4 teams got the same amount of games won and tied. Then result of the matches between the tied national teams counts. We got Belgium with 4-0 (won jp), Japan 4-4 (won ee, lost be), Estonia 4-4 (won ch, lost jp), Switzerland 0-4 (lost ee). Two nations still got exactly the same aftereffect – JP and EE. They both have the same net secondary points, positive secondary points. Next comes rule: The Net Sheet of a summary of frags/caps/points. I can’t present you which nation is better at the moment, so both are presented as ex-aequo on 2nd place.



Switzerland had to cross their guns against Estonia in their first groupstage game. After 0-4 against group favourite, they are back on track after sending off Magyars without losing a round. I have asked MTM about his impressions so far:

It's been pretty hassle so far. We've had problems getting a decent line-up because of everyone's personal issues. I think our gameplay has suffered quite a lot because of that. However, I think we got a shot against Japan if we get a somewhat decent line-up. And yes, if you ask me about the server - we'll surely play on an NA server, no doubt (hi Estonians ;d). The match will be pretty close since Japan has shown its potential by beating one of the favourites.

The game will take part in supply and sw_battery fields. Do you feel confident, especially on 2nd map mentioned?

Heh, everyone knows supply for sure. I, however, don't feel too confident in battery. Seems like every team can set a proper time in it, so can't tell much about it. I think that with decent tactics it's possible to set a nice defence on it. Tough, I don't know if Japs've been practising it a lot.

What do you think about Japan.ET ?

Umm, I think they got an insane teamplay. From what I've seen so far, they've been playing in a clever way. To be honest, I'm pretty afraid of a couple of players!

Your score prediction?

As I already stated it will be a tight game. I'd say 4-2, don't know for which side, though.


On the other hand Japan recorded similar start- losing 0-4 against Belgium. Hovewer, they quickly proved they can be a black horse of this NationsCup edition and robbed Estonians from points. With remarkable amount of fans, they will try to secure another win. I have spoken with Kirark about his team:

After 0-4 with Belgium, Japan are back on track and unexpectedly beaten Estonia. Do you think you can win all rest matches ?

I want to think so but this NC has funny maps. Game can go by unexpected way.

Indeed, you will play on sw_battery. Is your team prepared tactically already ?

We all have 1 week experience of sw_battery but we prepared tactics a little and we noticed that sw_battery is so shit.

What do you think about tonight's opponent- Switzerland?

At the beginning I would like to say that I am glad to play against gifty. I respect him since long time. I also appreciate them for sportsmanship.

Japan-Switzerland score will be

4-2 jp I guess. Greetings for Noodle and angelus.



cheaSy

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I guess Japan will take this one, at first I lolled about Japan but if you saw them perform against Estonia, you shouldn't underrate them. Haven't really followed Switzerland to be honest, they have some good players but I think Japan will take it with 4-2.

ReMinD

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Japan is gonna make it if they beat Switzerland @ battery. They shown kinda good performance @ reactor versus Estonia, so I expect they can do it this time too.

duKe_

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After the 4:0 Win over Estonia I really think the group is open again. Japan performed well, even if I think that Estonia just got some routing problems playing on USA server, which had a negative effect on their aiming. Due to the fact that this game will be played on USA server again, my bets are on Japan. Even the stars from Estonia like Night and RELOAd couldnt stop them, how can a single gifty bring it? If Switzerland don't come up with some brilliant Teamplay, I would say it will be an easy 4:0 Victory for Japan!

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