CB NationCup XV: First Playoffs

LIVE:[list][*] 22.58 CET France gained their self-confidence back and improved their whole gameplay. Tank already destroyed the bank doors, gold got taken and truck is driving with more than 11 minutes left. GG`s coming from both sides. So 4-2 for Team France [*] 22:53 France established a superb bank defence, it was impossible for Norway to take to gold. Now the pressure is on the frog`s shoulders. they have to set a time. Otherwise we will see a second decider! [*]22:45 Poland was too strong for the Czech`s. 4-0 for Team Poland[*] 22:40 CET Another sneaky action by Snuble brought Norway the tank - 12:38 left on the clock![*] 22:34 CET sw_goldrush_te will be the decider for France vs. Norway (Norway is attacking) and Poland have done another fullhold on Radar just as a small sidenote[*]22:29 CET France is pushing and Norway is in trouble. We most likely go for a decider![*]22:25 CET In the meantime Poland have done a fullhold @ tank. So 2:0 for Poland and Radar should start in a few minutes [*]22:23 CET Norway was able to do a last minute escape. Time set to 14:27. France now attacking![*]22:20 CET Although skAldE was able to sneak through and build the crane controls the truck is stuck inside the base.[*]22:16 CET Snuble and co were able to capture the flag, build cp and open to gates as well as driving the truck to the crane controls and still 7 minutes left on the clock. France really have to improve their teamplay![*]22:11 CET Norway just won Missile against France and Supply is going to be played right now.
[*]22:08 CET Poland set a ~12 minutes time on Goldrush and CZE is currently attacking but it seems not that good with just another 6 minutes left on the clock and still no tank for the Czechs!
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The groupstage of this NationsCup finished and tomorrow we will get the first 2 games of the playoffs. This means that the more serious matches are coming. The first matchweek is from 19th of February till te 26th of February. Most games are scheduled on sunday a part from those two. I'm talking about Poland vs Czech Republic and Norway vs France.

I will give you a short review about their latest matches and a peak up on their next matches. Also some predicitions of Players and known crossfire members can be found below.





Poland

dialer
fanatic
Frag'Stealer
hunter
Krein
zMk




Czech Republic

malfoy
charliezed
jalo
Rifleman
CYPIS
mnew




Date: 23-02-12
Time: 21.30 CET
Maps: sw_goldrush_te,Radar
League: CB NationsCup XVPoland where the groups favorite and will be the favorites for this match aswell. They have played 2 matches so far 1 versus Austria and Italy and won both games. Czech Republic weren't the favorites from their group, they had to give that to Finland. They managed to win from Brazil and Israel, both with 4-0 for them. They had to leave it down to the mighty Fins and lost that match.

The winner of this match will continue to the Upperbracket Round 2 and will play either versus The Netherlands or Canada. The loser will continue this tournament in the loserbracket and will have to fight the loser of the above mentioned countries



Norway

Snuble
w3st
Kris
Woah
Domi
Lakaii




France

An7ho
karnaj
emorej
kartez
rizkk
didi




Date: 23-02-12
Time: 21.30 CET
Maps: tba,tba
League: CB NationsCup XV

Norway has been doing great so far they only had to give away one match and that was verus The Netherlands. They won from The United States and Switzerland.France won all matches so far and all rounds aswell apart from a single round versus Canada. They took the points from Spain and Romania securing their first place in the groupstage.

The winner of this match probably has to face one of the favorites of this tournament, Finland. Unless Austria surprises us with a victory over the Finns, they will face the loser.
Predicitions:

Quote by An7ho, Captain of Team France

This match against Norway is really important for us to continue our good work. It will be a nice way to test our gameplay against this Norwegian line up full of individualities. I think it will be an interesting game for viewers

Quote by Fanatic, Member of Team Poland

NOR vs FRA is going to be a nice game to watch, As team France has some nice individuals and I think that will make An7ho with his boys take it with 4-0.Well, I believe in myself and my teammates so as for POL vs CZE game I predict 4-0 win for PL. In my view Team Czech is missing some of the iR players, that's why it shouldn't be hard to beat them.

Quote by Krein, Member of Team Poland

We are pretty confident to take it 4:0. We haven't pracced a lot but we all know each other so the chemistry is definitly there :) and for france vs norway:Eventhough I'm hoping for Norway to win atleast a map it's most likely a walk in a park for France. Seems like they can simply autaim Norway so I say 4:0 or 4:2 for France.

Quote by fumble

As one of the favourites for the tourney I think Poland will win, but Czech have strong teamplay so this game could be close, although I predict a 4-0 win for Poland. France also boast many allstar names and with emorej back in the team it can only be good, Norway also have a strong lineup, for this game I predict a 4-2 win for France.

Quote by LeFrancis

It's nice to see new players in this french team. Antho managed to get motivated and decent players to compete in this nations cup.I have to say I was relatively septic about this brand new lineup but they ended up at the first place of the group stage. I have to add I'm pleased to see the return of emorej among frogs.Well, even if team Norway must not be underestimated I think the moustache power will be with croissant eaters!

CB Playoffs tree

Schedule:

19.02.2012 - 26.02.2012 W1 - Upper Bracket 1
26.02.2012 - 04.03.2012 W2 - Upper Bracket 2 and Loser Bracket 1
04.03.2012 - 11.03.2012 W3 - Loser Bracket 2 and Upper Bracket Round 3
11.03.2012 - 18.03.2012 W4 - Loser Bracket 3
18.03.2012 - 25.03.2012 W5 - Loser Bracket 4 and Upper Bracket Final
25.03.2012 - 01.04.2012 W6 - Loser Bracket 5
01.04.2012 - 08.04.2012 W7 - Loser Bracket Final
08.04.2012 - 15.04.2012 W8 - Grand Final
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Playoffs matches - Part of rules

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• A playoff match is played at least on 2 maps. Both clans select a map from the map list before the start of the match and inform the cup admin at least 30 minutes before the match is set to start. The admin will not announce maps until both teams have confirmed their choices with him/her. In case both teams have chosen the same map, the second map will be selected with the conventional method of map elimination, preceded by a cointoss. The admin will choose which map is played first.
  
  
• One SW round will be played on each map.
  
  
• The admin will choose which map is played first.
  
  
• Each team will decide on which side to start on the map chosen by their opponent.
  
  
• Round wins are added to determine the score: the team that wins a SW round receives 2 points; if both teams fail to set a time in a SW round, both teams will get 1 point. So possible scores after the two first maps are: 4-0 3-1 2-2.
  
  
• In case the game is tied, an extra SW round is played on one of the remaining maps from the maplist. Teams take turns eliminating maps. The winner of the coinflip eliminates the first map, followed by the other team until one map is left to be played. When a map is selected, the team which didn't have final pick chooses who attacks first.
  
  
• Clans are forbidden to chose the same map, previously selected in their two most recent playoff games.

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