Key information
Team Yandex has secured a spot in the BLAST Slam VIII upper-bracket final following a 2-1 reverse sweep against PARIVISION. This victory guarantees the squad at least a top-three finish and prize money totaling US$135,000.
The series against PARIVISION was defined by lengthy matches, with every game exceeding 51 minutes. After dropping the 55-minute opening game, Yandex rallied to win the next two, concluding the decider in 63 minutes.
Key performances drove the comeback, as Watson recorded 21 kills and 15 assists in the final game. Teammates CHIRA_JUNIOR and ATF also provided significant support, contributing 12 and 11 kills respectively to eliminate PARIVISION from the upper bracket.
Yandex now earns a day of rest while awaiting their next opponent. They will face the winner of the semifinal match between Team Spirit and Aurora Gaming to determine who advances further in the tournament.
