Rainbow Six Siege Mexico Major just started the playoffs. The winner gets $200,000 and 375 SI points, which will help them qualify for the upcoming Six Invitational. All the matches in the playoffs are played in a single-elimination, best-of-three format.
Team Liquid vs. DAMWON Gaming
Map 1
The first match was played on Coastline, which favors teams who have better gun skills. DWG started out on defense and played a very roam-heavy setup. Liquid was unable to counter DWG’s setup, so the latter got four rounds in the first half, resulting in a 4-2 scoreline. After the side switch, Liquid was able to punish DWG for every mistake. Liquid would just hold a certain part of the map and win gunfights. Liquid managed to get the game till overtime. After doing so, Liquid swiftly finished the game by winning two rounds. Liquid won the first map with an 8-6 scoreline.
Map 2
The second match was played on Chalet, which is an attacker-sided map. Liquid has played this map multiple times against really good teams, which gave them better odds at winning even against DWG. Liquid started out on attack and demolished DWG. Liquid flawlessly won six rounds in a row, which was expected due to better experience. After the side switch, DWG managed to get one round. But Liquid finished the match by winning the final round. Liquid won the final map with a 7-1 scoreline.
DarkZero Esports vs. Team oNe eSports
Map 1
The first match was played on Villa, which is a defender-sided map. Team oNe started on defense and won four rounds against DZ with ease. DZ’s attacks lacked coordination and oNe used this opportunity to pick them one player at a time. The first half resulted in a 4-2 scoreline. After the side switch, oNe struggled a bit with coordination. However, oNe’s gunfights allowed them to win three rounds and finish the game. Team oNe won the first map with a 7-3 scoreline.
Map 2
The second match was played on Chalet. Both teams have played this map often. However, oNe was the favored team because of their aggressiveness. Team oNe started on defense and managed to get four rounds, which is very good since the map is attacker-sided. The first half resulted in a 4-2 scoreline. After the side switch, oNe quickly finished the game by winning three rounds. Team oNe won the final map with a 7-3 scoreline.
