Day 1 Recap of Snapdragon COD Mobile Masters 2024
The Snapdragon COD Mobile Masters 2024 kicked off on April 12, with eight teams competing in the Group Stage. Held at Complexo Tempo in São Paulo, Brazil, these teams vied for a share of the $200,000 prize pool, with the champions set to claim $60,000. The day ended with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Playoffs on April 13, while the others were eliminated.
Group Stage Highlights and Results
Group A saw Galorys Company, a local Brazilian team, dominate by winning two consecutive matches. They decisively defeated KingsClan from Europe with a 3-0 score and went on to beat Qing Jiu Club from China 3-1. Qing Jiu Club secured their spot in the Playoffs by winning a crucial match against INCO Gaming after an earlier defeat to Galorys. Despite winning against KingsClan, INCO Gaming was unable to advance.
Group B featured impressive performances from Seminal of North America, who won both of their matches to move on to the Playoffs. They started with a strong 3-0 victory over Brazil's Amigos Gaming and then defeated Stalwart Esports 3-1. Stalwart Esports, from Southeast Asia, also advanced after securing wins against The Rejects and Amigos Gaming, though they lost to Seminal in their second match.
Approaching the Playoffs
The Playoffs are set for April 14 with single elimination battles where each match is critical. Galorys Company is scheduled to face Stalwart Esports, and Seminal will compete against Qing Jiu Club. The stakes are high as teams must win to continue their quest for the title.
This initial phase set the tone for a competitive tournament, highlighting the prowess and strategic gameplay of the top COD Mobile teams globally. The upcoming matches promise to deliver even more thrilling esports action.