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Cloud9 Edges FlyQuest in LCS Thriller
24 May
Summary
- Cloud9 secured a 3-2 victory over FlyQuest in the LCS Spring playoffs.
- The match went to a decisive fifth game, with Cloud9 winning on red.
- Robert 'Blaber' Huang was named MVP for Cloud9 in the close contest.
Cloud9 has advanced to the upper-bracket final of the LCS Spring playoffs after a thrilling 3-2 victory over FlyQuest. The match, held in Los Angeles, saw Cloud9 initially take a commanding 2-0 lead. However, FlyQuest rallied back, leveling the series at 2-2 through two hard-fought victories.
The decisive fifth game was the longest of the series, lasting 35 minutes. Cloud9 ultimately prevailed on red to secure their advancement. This win means Cloud9 moves on to the upper-bracket final, while FlyQuest will now compete in the lower-bracket quarterfinals against Sentinels on May 30.
Robert "Blaber" Huang of Cloud9 was named the Most Valuable Player for his performance. The tournament features eight teams in a double-elimination playoff format, with the top two teams earning a spot in the Mid-Season Invitational. Another semifinal is scheduled between LYON and Team Liquid.
