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The stage is set. 8 players are left in the Quarterfinals of the 1st CN Starleague, all fighting for a chance to claim the top prize. The matchups are as follows (all games are Best of 5):

[center][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2P_small.png[/img]SiCkO vs [img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2P_small.png[/img]The Black Watch[/center] Match Date: TBA

[center]Map List:[/center]
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[center]<[u]Metalopolis[/u]>
<[u]GSL Crevasse[/u]>
<[u]Delta Quadrant[/u]>
<[u]Xel Naga Caverns[/u]>
<[u]GSL Crossfire[/u]>
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SiCkO has played extremely well coming into this, however, his luck with the seeding has helped him significantly. It will be interesting to see how he fares against a player who is a very good mirror player and a very confidant in his abilities. Prediction: The Black Watch 3-1

[center][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2P_small.png[/img]Skap Q vs [img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2T_small.png[/img]Crowdog[/center] Match Date: TBA

[center]Map List:[/center]
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[center]<[u]Blistering Sands[/u]>
<[u]GSL Taldarim Altar[/u]>
<[u]Shakuras Plateau[/u]>
<[u]GSL Terminus[/u]>
<[u]Steppes of War[/u]>
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Crowdog's play is very solid, his timings are very precise and shows and understanding of the Terran race that has earned him a trip to the Quarterfinals. His opponent however, is miles above any player he has faced yet. Skap Q is a player that has blown through a strong field in Crellos and The Black Watch to land himself in a perfect position to win this tournament. He is a strong favorite and don't be surprised if he goes all the way to the finals. Prediction: Skap Q 3-1

[center][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2P_small.png[/img]BladeX vs [img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2T_small.png[/img]Pike[/center] Match Date: TBA

[center]Map List:[/center]
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[center]<[u]Lost Temple[/u]>
<[u]GSL Aiur Garden[/u]>
<[u]GSL Terminus[/u]>
<[u]Xel Naga Caverns[/u]>
<[u]Metalopolis[/u]>
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If there was a player that could beat Lord Brendan, it would be BladeX, Expect him to bulldoze over SiCkO's teammate Pike en route to a showdown with the him. Prediction: BladeX 3-0

[center][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2P_small.png[/img]Lord Brendan vs [img]http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Hot_Bid/SC2T_small.png[/img]Stealth[/center] Match Date: TBA

[center]Map List:[/center]
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[center]<[u]Scrap Station[/u]>
<[u]Delta Quadrand[/u]>
<[u]GSL Crevasse[/u]>
<[u]GSL TalDarim Altar[/u]>
<[u]Shakura Plateau[/u]>
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If there is a match to watch, it's this one. Lord Brendan is the premiere favorite, a dominating player who easily ran through his group. Stealth however, is by no means an easy challenger. A scrappy player whose last set stunning victory over Stalk earned him a trip to the Quaterfinals, stealth brings a grit and determination to this match, so be prepared for anything. Prediction: Lord Brendan 3-2, with an epic game 5.

Break down of the remaining players:

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Protoss - 5 (62.5%)
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Terran - 3 (37.5%)

Commonwealth of Sovereign Nations - 2
The Order of the Paradox - 2
The Resistance - 1
Mushroom Kingdom -1
New Pacific Order 1
Tetris - 1


[center][size="4"][b]Interviews:[/b][/size][/center]

[b]Stealth[/b]
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[i]The Pacifican Hellion[/i][/center]

Q: Congratulations on Making the Quarterfinals!
[b]A: Thank you
[/b]
Q: How do you think the Round of 16 went for you?
[b]A: It went alright, I think I really could have done better in some of the matches.
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Q: You seem to love to hellion drops first.
[b]A: The Hellion is a sick unit,they help me put pressure on my opponent, and if you don't seem them coming they can do some very horrific damage to your economy.
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Q: So you would be called the "Hell Terran"?
[b]A: (Laughs) I guess so
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Q: Probably your most talked about set was your game against Stalk on Shakuras Plateau, can you tell us what was going through your mind at the time?
[b]A: During that match it was going pretty bad for me, I just sucked. There was a point when I just didn't know what I was doing so I just started attacking rocks then my army got raped (Laughs). So he then proceeds to break into the back of my base and does a ton of damage to me so I'm thinking im pretty much out at this point, but then he leaves my base. So i think this is my lucky break I use the huge amount of cash I have on barracks and marines and I'm like, $%&@ it lets roll.
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Q: It was a very impressive win.
[b]A: Well all in all it was a pretty epic ending, but it was just luck and upgrades that got me the win.
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Q: You are matched up against Lord Brendan, the highest ranked player in the CN Starleague, do you have any thoughts on the upcoming match?
[b]A: I'm about to be steam rolled but I'm sure as hell going to try. (Laughs)
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Q: Good Luck in the next round!
[b]A: Thanks
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[b]BladeX[/b]
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[i]I'm Nervous, but confidant[/i]
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Q: Congratualtions on making it to the Quaterfinals
[b]A: Much Appreciated!
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Q: How do you feel the round of 16 went for you?
[b]A: I thought it went well, despite playing against such good players (Stalk and Stealth), but nothings easy.
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Q: Who do you feel is the scriest player you will have to play in the tournament?
[b]A:Lord Brendan and Stealth, then again everyone on that list is probably scary.
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Q: With the large amount of Protoss players in the tournament, do you think we will be seeing a lot of rushes/cheese?
[b]A: Most likely, I haven't seen much PvP games last long (Luaghs)
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Q: Your oppenent coming up is Pike, do you have any thoughts on the matchup?
[b]A: Well, I'm definitely nervous, especially when I havent seen any matches from him.
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Q: If you win which prize are you choosing, the tech or the money?
[b]A: I wouldnt know, I'm so bad at CN I constantly ask my alliance mates on what to do.(Laughs)
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Q: Any shout outs?
[b]A: Yeah, I wanna thank my family, without em I wouldnt have been born, I wanna thank Blizzard for making awesome games, and Tetris for being my home on CN.
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[center][size="4"][b]Results: [/b][/size][/center]
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Match 1:

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]SiCkO[/b]<[u]Metalopolis[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]The Black Watch
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]SiCkO<[u]GSL Crevasse[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]The Black Watch[/b]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]SiCkO[/b]<[u]Delta Quadrant[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]The Black Watch
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]SiCkO<[u]Xel Naga Caverns[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]The Black Watch[/b]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]SiCkO<[u]GSL Crossfire[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]The Black Watch[/b]

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]The Black Watch ► [i]Advances to the Semifinals[/i]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]SiCkO [i]Eliminated[/i]

Match 2:

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Skap Q[/b]<[u]Blistering Sands[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Skap Q[/b]<[u]GSL Taldarim Altar[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Skap Q[/b]<[u]Shakuras Plateau[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog
[s][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Skap Q<[u]GSL Terminus[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Skap Q<[u]Steppes of War[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog[/s]

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Skap Q ► [i]Advances to the Semifinals[/i]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Crowdog [i]Eliminated[/i]

Match 3:

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]BladeX[/b]<[u]Lost Temple[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]BladeX[/b]<[u]GSL Aiur Garden[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]BladeX<[/b][u]GSL Terminus[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike
[s][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]BladeX<[u]Xel Naga Caverns[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]BladeX<[u]Metalopolis[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike[/s]

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]BladeX ► [i]Advances to the Semifinals[/i]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Pike [i]Eliminated[/i]


Match 4:

[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Lord Brendan[/b]<[u]Scrap Station[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Lord Brendan[/b]<[u]Delta Quadrand[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img][b]Lord Brendan[/b]<[u]GSL Crevasse[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth
[s][img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Lord Brendan<[u]GSL TalDarim Altar[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Lord Brendan<[u]Shakura Plateau[/u]>[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth
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[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Picon.png[/img]Lord Brendan ► [i]Advances to the Semifinals[/i]
[img]http://www.teamliquid.net/tlpd/images/Ticon_small.png[/img]Stealth [i]Eliminated[/i]
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[quote name='Earogema' timestamp='1298243672' post='2639877']
LOL ZERG

Also GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CROWDOG

I got 50 tech on Crowdog :v:
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Well like 2/3 entrants were toss anyways. Weren't there like 3 zergs in round 1? eh either way I don't think it's out of the question to say it's suuuper tough for zerg to beat toss. And I've got a p solid tvz build so they're UP against me too. ;)


Thanks though! Lord knows I need the help ha.

Also, :(( GSL Terminus :((
that map bites dicks for Terrans.

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[quote name='Lord Brendan' timestamp='1298337793' post='2641188']
Before Boxer there was Grr. Canadians have the true progamer blood. :smug:

And TBW and I are going to prove it. :P
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Hate to break it to you, but Blade is asian AND Canadian.

Obligatory lolCanada

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