The Ace has reached the final. This 16 man invite tour has been a nice event so far and no doubt the final will be interesting, although we have seen these two a time or two before.
One of the semifinals were played a few days ago and that was ToT)Mondragon( vs mYm.A2. That one ended 3-1 in favor of the German. The last semifinal was ToT)Odin( (picture) versus ToT)Testie(. Interesting that our 4 semifinalists are all in the top 10 of the GosuGamers database ranking. Perhaps a proof that it is becoming more and more accurate.
ToT)Testie( | 3 - 1 | ToT)Odin( | |||
ToT)Testie( | 1 - 0 | ToT)Odin( | |||
ToT)Testie( | 1 - 1 | ToT)Odin( | |||
ToT)Testie( | 2 - 1 | ToT)Odin( | |||
ToT)Testie( | 3 - 1 | ToT)Odin( |
ToT)Mondragon('s way to the final. |
ToT)Mondragon( 3 - 0 iG.SarenS |
ToT)Mondragon( 3 - 1 iG.KaaZ |
ToT)Mondragon( 3 - 1 mYm.A2 |
ToT)Testie('s way to the final. |
ToT)Testie( 3 - 1 Play.Strelok |
ToT)Testie( 3 - 2 bio.PredY |
ToT)Testie( 3 - 1 ToT)Odin( |
The final will then be same as it was in the GGL Americup 2. In that Mondragon won 3-1. Will we see a repeat of that or will we see revenge for the Canadian? They will play each other in a best of seven final to see who wins. The winner will take home $250 while second place wins $150 There will also be a bronze final between Odin and A2. The winner of this will walk away with $100. This will also be best of 7 and the starting map for both finals will be Rush Hour.
Map pool |
R-Point |
Luna |
Rush Hour |
Gaia |
Forte |
Ride of Valkyries |
815 |
Estrella |
Lost Temple |
We wish all the players good luck and there will be updates on when these games will be played here at GosuGamers shortly. The replay will be uploaded today. Watch for the update.
**Edit** The Testie versus Odin replays have been uploaded!
We got a chance to talk to Testie about the tournament, the money, and the players.
epidiOn:
So you've advanced to the finals, congratulations. What do you think of your your performance so far?
Testie:
My performance has been bad. Not happy with it. But, I rarely play, so it's expected.
epidiOn:
What do you think about your competition in The Ace?
Testie:
All fine and solid terran players. Fairly skilled among the top of their respective race in the non-korean community.
epidiOn:
You're going to be facing Mondragon in the finals, how do you feel about this match? Is there a sort of friendly rivalry between you two?
Testie:
As GGL showed, I don't play enough to beat him right now. He's a monster.
To beat him in a series requires playing regularly and great timing, and to be more focused than I am now.
If I get some time to prepare for the match, it'll be a good match.
But nah, there's no rivalry. Good friends enjoying the finals as he takes away my rightful money.
epidiOn:
What about Advokate vs. Odin for 3rd place? What are your predictions?
Testie:
Odin is fairly good PvT, and Advokate is very strong TvP. Should be a good match where either can win. I just predict the results will be 3-2.
epidiOn:
And the real question on everyone's mind, how do you feel about the prize money? Any big plans?
Testie:
Ha~ All of my money is in the future of Janice & I fund. It goes to the bank, later to be spent on entertainment for Janice & I.
Testie:
Well, that and education.
epidiOn:
A night out on the town. Alright, well thanks for the interview. Anything you'd like to add?
Testie:
Boycott KFC? They treat chickens badly and their food sucks.
Good luck to Testie in his finals match!
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