Demolition Crew
These guys had a solid season so far with 5 wins and 2 losses. They managed to beat FU 2-0 which was pretty good considering that both persuader and ilkka played for FU. However, they didn’t play E1M2 which have been the Achilles heel for DC for a long time. They have used the same 4 players throughout the season and this is of course an advantage for them going into the playoffs with a team that has grinded pracs and 16 official maps together.

Magnum 44
This clan did pretty well during the regular season winning 2 games and losing 3. Their peak was when they won versus A2K 2-0. However, this was also the only game plate played and I think they really need him if they even want to win a map versus DC. M44 are equally good on all 3 maps and their chance to win one or two maps is on E1M2. These guys have advanced a bit more on this map than other polish clans on the same level. They only played it once and won during the regular season but I have felt their wrath on this map during pracs.

Conclusion
I am sorry to say that I don’t expect the same upset here as M44 managed versus A2K during the season. Unless plate plays this will be a comfortable win for DC and even if he shows up it will at most mean 1 map win for M44. Even if 3-2 might sound even I don’t think DC will be in much trouble since their routine and individual skill is higher. I don’t imagine DC losing DM2.

Expected lineups
Demolition Crew: Pooll, Ponczek, Goniec, Kpt. Kloze
Magnum 44: Qs, Chmielu, Glt, Myca and hopefully Plate

Previous encounter
2-0 (dm3: 202-125, dm2: 173-144)

Expected outcome
Demolition Crew wins, 3-0 (perhaps 3-1 if plate plays)