CCCP
Ah, the russian All Stars. The last set of players to take a map win from tVS in EQL (2 seasons ago I reckon). Even though they lack the best pov russia, its more than enough of skills and tactics within these individuals, as they have proven in various games in the group stages. Players ranging from brilliant duel players in xpr and zepp, to stable and seasoned div1 players in gor, xn and b1aze, these guys could also be one of the top contesters for a finalist spot with more activity. Still, I do believe these guys can win vs any team on any map and a good day, and Enigma better not underestimate them.

Enigma
Enigma is a quite freshly started clan, that saw its debut last season of EQL. More a team consisting of really solid team players, they also have some incredible lg-beasts in ganon, kingpin and goblin that can turn DM3 games around in seconds. The back-bone of this team still gotta be the twins votary and overd, with their telepathic powers and knows exactly what the other is thinking at any given time. Even though they have established themselves as a rock solid div1 team, they will have to fight really hard to reach the semis this season.

Conclusion
Another very tight game I reckon, but I think that Enigma will take it home eventually due to them being a more active team throughout the season and got the consistency needed to take home a BO5 match. The potential in CCCP is huge though, and if they got a decent day, anything can happen in this match.

Expected lineups
Enigma: razor, vizer, ganon, votary
CCCP: XN, gor, xpr, B1aze

Previous encounter
1-2 (dm3: 181-171, e1m2: 219-234, dm2: 190-238)

Expected outcome
Enigma wins, 3-2


Thoughts from xpr:

What do you think the outcome of your Quarter Final match vs Enigma will be?

xpr: Hard to say, we won vs them in group game, but it will be totally different game, they worked on teamplay and got some impressive wins over SD and Sauna. I hope for 5-maps thriller.

Any player(s) in particular you fear in Enigma? That might be the factor to knock you out of the tournament.

xpr: I think their strength in good teamplay overall, not in one player. I have much respect to razor's game, since he running scene for last 10 years and have a lot of experience.


And finally, some thoughts from votary:

What do you think the outcome of your Quarter Final match vs CCCP will be?

Votary: Quite hard since the div1 league are quite equal this year, but this time I think/hope that we will win

Any player on CCCP you fear in particular? That might be the factor that throws you out of the tournament.

Votary: Hmm no not actally since they all have done some good games and have a nice teamplay nowadays except for (teamoverlay) witch they prefer sometimes :)