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Austin Major begins with upsets and record number of teams

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As of the time of writing this, the BLAST.tv Austin Major’s first stage is underway, and with it the largest-ever Counter-Strike Major tournament. It features the largest number of teams to date, 32 instead of 24, and is set in the United States. The tournament is the first time that the Major is coming to Austin, Texas, and the first Major in the United States since the ELEAGUE Boston Major in 2018. 

The tournament is divided into four segments, called stages, with the initial three stages being similar in format, followed by the playoffs. The first stage has 16 teams, out of which eight will continue to the second stage where they will meet eight previously qualified teams. The process then repeats itself in the third stage until we are left with the best eight teams. This means that the teams that start their journey in the first stage have a much harder time to get to the playoffs, but nothing is impossible. 

As of right now, the first rounds of matches in the first stage are behind us, with four teams having two wins and no losses, eight teams sitting at one win and one loss, and four teams with no wins. The best-performing teams at this stage are HEROIC, B8, WildCard and FlyQuest, and the unluckiest ones are Chinggis Warriors, Imperial Esports, Metizport and Fluxo. Of course, a lot can change in a day or two. 

The standout match of the first stage so far was the one between Complexity, the highest-seeded team in the stage, and OG (lowest seed). OG managed to dismantle Complexity due to a stellar performance by nicoodoz. The Danish player had a career-best map and a 33-6 score with a 3.08 rating, one of the highest ratings ever in a Major. Sadly, his fantastic form did not translate that well to the second match between OG and B8, where he had a 1.20 rating and a more realistic overall performance. OG lost that match due to a better team performance by B8.

This is just the first stage of the Major which will last for the better part of this month and conclude with the grand finals on June 22. In the meantime, you can watch the CS2 playoffs of the A1 Adria League Weekly this weekend! 

CS2 qualifiers done: sangrija, ronin5, and pig5 to playoffs

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We are done with the CS2 qualifiers for the A1 Adria League Weekly! 

In an action-packed weekend behind us, we watched three rounds of qualifiers for one of the most popular esports tournaments in the region, the A1 Adria League CS2 competition. We saw dozens of teams enter and compete during the qualifiers, but there was room for just one team in each qualifier round. In the end, three teams will join us in the playoffs: Sangrija, Ronin5, and PIG5. ENTiTY, our directly invited team, is already waiting in the bracket. 

An impressive number of teams applied for the first qualifier round, 40. This made the bracket very fast-paced and full of surprises, and also led to some of the favourites getting knocked out early in the first day, such as Ronin5 adn Pig5, together with SuperiorEsports and Diamant. With some of the more stacked rosters out of the way, Sangrija managed to make their way to the grand final, where they beat The Secret Club with a victory in overtime and a very close 13-11 win on Mirage. 

The second day of qualifiers saw Ronin5 come back around and put on a great performance after a sluggish first day. However, their path to the final included a win in double overtime against Neighbors and arguably easier games against Loodnica and CTRAXA_NET. In the finals, they faced Registry, where they won on Nuke, lost on Anubis and narrowly won on Dust2 with a 13-11 score at the end. Our admins and casters praised Ronin5 AWPer Georgiii, who was the key player for the qualifier victory.

With only one day and one spot left, the last round of qualifiers was nail-biting, exciting for some and disappointing for others. Day 1 finalists The Secret Club were eliminated by X Team early in the day, who were themselves beaten by eventual winners PIG5. The finals saw Superior Esports face PIG5, and Superior won the first map relatively easily. PIG5 regrouped and managed to tie the series in the second map. The team went on to win the third map and secure a spot in the playoffs. 

The three teams will now  have just a couple of days to practice and polish their skills before they compete in the playoff bracket over the weekend for a chance to earn up to €1,500 from a total prize pool of €3,000. 

Make sure to follow the action!

Only 3 weekends left; CS2 is only getting started

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We’re entering the final phase of this season’s A1 Adria League Weekly tournaments and the A1 Student eChallenge. With just three weekends to go, the attention now shifts to Counter-Strike 2, as the region’s best teams dive into the first round of qualifiers in one of the most popular games in the region.

This weekend will feature three rounds of CS2 qualifiers, with the top three teams earning a spot in the playoffs. There, they’ll meet three invited squads to decide who takes the CS2 Weekly title in a series of BO3 and BO5 matches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

After this, only a handful of matchdays remain. The Weekly series wraps up in early June before we take a short summer break and begin the road to the A1 Adria League LAN finals in November. With only CS2 and EA FC Mobile left in the rotation, we’re closing the season with two very different games. One is all about tactics and teamwork, the other all about precision and individual flair. It’s a great reflection of what the A1 Adria League is all about: giving as many chances possible for everyone interested in competing.

CS2 (and CS:GO before it) was always the go-to esports game for both the A1 Adria League and thousands of fans in the region, and is one of the games that started it all more than 10 seasons ago. Hosting another CS round of qualifiers and playoffs feels both right and emotional, because it is one of those games that really makes you appreciate esports to its fullest, so make sure not to miss the qualifiers over the weekend!

But the action isn’t done just yet, and neither is your chance to compete. Signups are still open for this weekend’s CS2 qualifiers, and also for next week’s EA FC Mobile event. Due to overwhelming demand, we’re featuring EA FC Mobile twice this season. Honestly, the interest has surprised even us. In the first round, we saw great matches from the likes of Gale and Somzi, with the former taking home the title of A1 Adria League Weekly champion and half of the €800 prize pool.

The second round of qualifiers will definitely attract more of the region’s best players, and if you are one of them, apply right away! 

CS2 feels like a Work in Progress, but that’s okay

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Since the earliest days of esports in the region, Counter-Strike has been one of the most popular games to play, together with perhaps Dota 2 and later, League of Legends and FIFA (EA FC). But since the early days of CS, plenty has changed in the game and its latest iteration, CS2, is still not as polished as many hoped. Still, that is perfectly fine (for the most part), since it’s just a case of history repeating itself.

It’s also perfectly fine to apply for the CS2 Weekly tournaments in the A1 Adria League. 

It’s interesting – almost every Counter-Strike started out broken. In the early days of CS:GO, players said that recoil was random, hitboxes did not feel right, and more. After a decade, the game was fixed and now we can’t even remember what was wrong at start. We could go so far as to say that every real Counter-Strike game needs to be messed up in some way in order to be good later.

Despite Valve’s (medium) effort to fix the issues that CS2 has right now, the game is still pretty rough around the edges when compared to CS:GO. For example, players are having trouble with the overal “feel” of the game, despite it looking almost the same as CS:GO, and Reddit and other social media websites are full with critics saying that the movement is worse, the servers are terrible and the anticheat is non-existent. FACEIT does help with this, but this is a third-party fix for some of the things related to competing. 

There is hope

Still, a lot is good with CS2, and some of these things are taken for granted. For example, the new engine provides much better graphics and overall feel, and will continue to work well for years, allowing Valve to upgrade the game visually for years. CS:GO did not look bad at all in its last days for a game that was a decade old, and we feel like the new engine will do the same. Apart from that, Valve does work on the game, and small updates and fixes are always coming. The issue is that some of the things that the community hates are very big parts of the game, and can not be sorted by small fixes easily. But, as with any CS, there is time.

For the A1 Adria League, CS is one of the staples, and a game that we all personally enjoy playing and watching. It has provided us with some of the league’s best and most dramatic moments, and despite it being a bit rough around the edges, we still love CS2 (and it is not because we have no other options.)

The Weekly tournaments in CS2 are starting soon, so make sure you apply through the landing page of the game and try your luck against the best in the region.

How to compete in the A1 Student eChallenge

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In the last few articles, we’ve talked a lot about the prize pools, the format and other details of the A1 Adria League Weekly tournaments, aimed to bridge the gap between the 14th and the 15th season as a big change for 2025.

When it comes to the A1 Student eChallenge or A1SeC, not much has changed, and we’re sticking with two seasons of the tournament in 2025. A1 Hrvatska is once again partnering with universities across Croatia to provide students with a way to represent their college in their favourite game. 

Apply now!

What are the games (and the prizes)

The first A1 SeC of the year (spring) will have an overall prize pool of €3,150, distributed across four games: Counter-Strike 2, Rocket League, EA FC and League of Legends. 

The CS2 tournament will have a €1,125 prize pool with €500 going to the winners, same as the League of Legends tournament. EA FC will have a total prize pool of €225, and Rocket League will have a prize pool of €300. The main idea is to have the winners go home with €100 per person for the first A1 SeC of the season. 

Who is eligible to compete? 

Any and all students are eligible to compete, but there are rules in place for team-based sports:

 

  • All universities from Croatia are eligible to compete
  • Students need to be from Croatia (exchange students are not eligible for competing)
  • Multiple teams from one institution can apply
  • For CS2, four players must be from the same institution, with one player allowed outside the institution (4+1)

When are the competitions taking place?

EA FC

Qualifiers: 19.04.2025., and 20.04.2025. 

Finals: 24.04.2025.

The qualifiers will be hosted in a single-elimination format, best-of-1 with a best-of-3 decider match. The best 2 players from both qualifiers advance to the finals. 

Rocket League

Qualifiers: 03.05.2025., and 04.05.2025.

Finals: 08.05.2025.

The best two players from each qualifier advance. The finals are best-of-5 with an advantage for the upper bracket team.

League of Legends

Qualifiers: 17.05.2025. and 18.05.2025. 

Finals: 22.05.2025.

Top two teams from each qualifiers advance to the finals for a BO3 single elimination round with a third place decider match.

CS2

Qualifiers: 23.05.2025. and 30.05.2025.

Finals: 05.06.2025.

The same format applies as with League of Legends. Two teams advance from each qualifier, with a BO3 final and a decider match taking place on the final day. 

How to apply

To apply for the competitions, all interested students can fill out the details in the submission form, and the captains and EA FC players will then be added to the official Discord server for further information. 

 

How much can you earn by playing in A1 Adria League Weekly?

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We know –  everyone reading this does not think about money when playing competitive esports and A1 Adria League, and your primary motivation is to win just for the sake of winning, right? Still, there’s more going on than simply having us shake your hand and say you are great. Every year, we’re trying hard to improve the prize money so teams and players are better rewarded for their efforts in the League.

This year, the total prize pool will be over €40,000, where the Weekly cups will be €10,550, and an additional €3,150 will go to the best teams in the A1 Student eChallenge. The applications are open to anyone interested! 

The prize pool allocation depends on several factors, the most notable being whether the winner is a single player or a team. This is why team sports prizes, such as League of Legends, Brawl Stars, and PUBG, are larger than EA FC Mobile and EA FC prizes. Let’s dissect the prize pools further for each game according to the number of players participating. 

CS2

The most lucrative tournament to win this year is, as always, Counter-Strike. For the weekly cups, we’ve allocated a total of €3,000 in prize money, which translates to €300 per player in the winning team. The second-place team gets €1,000, and the third-place team will earn €500, or €100 per player. 

League of Legends and PUBG

For LoL and PUBG, we allocated €1,500 for each game, meaning that the winners get €800, second-placed teams get €500, and the third-place team gets €200. It should be noted that PUBG is played in squads of four players, with one substitution player allowed. 

Brawl Stars

Brawl Stars is played in teams of three players, and the prize pool for the Weekly cups stands at €1,350, with €600 going to the winners, €450 to the second-placed team and €300 to the third-placed team. 

EA FC Mobile

EA’s mobile football simulator has proven to be a popular choice in the A1 Adria League. It’s the only title that will have two separate Weekly tournaments, one at the start of the Weekly tournaments and one at the very end. Both Weeklies will have the same prize pools, with €800 distributed to the top three players of both events. The winners will each get €400, the second-placed players will receive €250 each, and the third-place players will get €150. 

EA FC and eFootball

For the two “main” football simulators, both globally and in the A1 Adria League, we’ve kept the prize pools the same as with EA FC Mobile. This means that the winner in both eFootball and EA FC gets €400, second place will earn you €250 and finishing third is rewarded with €150. 

A1 Student eChallenge

For our student competition for Spring, € 3,150 will be awarded to the best teams and players in four games: CS2, Rocket League, League of Legends, and EA FC. 

CS2: €1,125 (1st place €500, 2nd place €375, 3rd place €250)

Rocket League: €675 (1st place €300, 2nd place €225, 3rd place €150)

EA SPORTS FC: €225 (1st place €100 2nd place €75, 3rd place €50)

League of Legends: €1,125 (1st place €500, 2nd place €375, 3rd place €250)

Applications are open for the Weekly cups, so pick your game and get ready for exciting tournaments across all the games! 

Announcing the A1 Adria League plans for 2025

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After a thrilling LAN final last November and the conclusion of the 14th season of your favourite regional esports league, we are back with more in 2025. This year, we’ve made several notable changes to the tournament structure to improve the overall experience, while not dialing down on the best parts that made the league one of the premier destinations for esports in the region since our first season back in 2017. Since then, many of our players went on to achieve great success globally, the prize pool has steadily increased, and so did the number of titles on offer. Today, we’re taking the next step.

What’s new?

The A1 Adria League had two seasons per calendar year for a long time. The year’s first season was smaller in scope and took place online, while the fall season concluded on the Reboot InfoGamer in November as a large LAN event. To streamline the year for players and teams and increase the league’s overall quality, we are happy to announce an evolution of the dual-season format, called the A1 Adria League Weekly. For players and teams, nothing grand will change: there will still be dozens of matches to be played during spring in several games and rewards to earn for both individuals and teams. The new format aims to build on our past experiences and successes while responding to the feedback of the players and the community and putting a greater focus on the LAN finals later in the year. The Weekly tournaments will still serve as proving grounds for the ‘big’ season later in the year, albeit with a new name and a slightly tweaked format.

We are also happy to continue investing in the A1 Adria League Student eChallenge (A1 SeC), our student-focused esports competition, which will be featured in both the spring and fall tournaments in 2025. The A1 SeC has been a staple of the League since its inception, and we’re incredibly happy to keep the student competitions through both the Weekly tournaments and the 15th season.

The total prize pool for the Weekly tournaments will be €13,700, with €10,550 divided between the best teams and players of the regular tournaments and €3,150 going to the A1 SeC.

We’re starting things off in early April, and the weekly events will last until mid-June.

What games will be played?

While shuffling things around, we’re sticking to some known favourites for the Weekly tournaments. For the Weekly tournaments, players will compete in EA SPORTS FC Mobile (EA FC Mobile) as well as the regular EA SPORTS FC (EA FC), League of Legends, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Brawl Stars, eFootball: PES and Counter-Strike 2. The selection of games reflects our interest for mobile, PC and console players and aims to provide a good balance between global super hits such as CS2 and LoL and regional favourites EA FC and Brawl Stars.

What about Season 15?

We’re working hard to enhance and improve the overall experience for everyone involved for our milestone season 15, which will still keep the long-standing format we are all familiar with, together with dozens of hours of air time, some of the region’s best players, panel discussions, interviews and audience activities. More of everything is coming our way. We aim to tweak the format once again according to the information we received from both viewers and teams. Still, you can expect the season to feature fan-favourites EA FC and CS2, as well as other games, and we are happy to announce that the LAN finals will take place during the Reboot InfoGamer in November. We’ll share further details and enhancements for the 15th season as it approaches – but it will certainly be bigger and better than any before it.

Looking ahead, we invite everyone to apply for the Weekly tournaments in the mentioned games, and wish everyone the best of luck in the initial competitions!

A1AL Playoffs: LAN spots secured in Brawl Stars, EAFC25, FC Mobile, and CS2

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The A1AL playoff stage is coming to an end slowly but surely, and the LAN finale in Zagreb is just around the corner. Another A1 Adria League group stage round was played this weekend. Some players and teams even secured their spot at the 14th season LAN event. Read on to learn how each team performed, and who we’re seeing at the event in Brawl Stars, EAFC25, FC Mobile, and CS2.

Frutas secured a LAN spot in the Brawl Stars A1AL competition

Another group stage round was played and the matches were more than interesting. We saw a lot of exciting clashes between Brawl Stars contestants. Already, we have a team that will be attending LAN, and it’s Frutas, our most awarded BS team in the league and the title defender.

The first match of the day was Frutas against Fantastic eSports (ex 76ers). In an exciting Brawl Stars, El Classico for A1AL, Frutas, and Fantastic eSports—two of the top teams—finally clashed in the Swiss phase. While Frutas ultimately dominated the sets, Fantastic briefly kept fans on edge with an opening win in the Brawl Ball set. For a moment, it seemed they might take the match, but once Frutas hit their stride, it was effectively over for Fantastic, who were outplayed in the remaining sets.

The second match between FBI and Team Cherry was the most intense showdown yet. Although FBI came in as favorites, Team Cherry bounced back from a 2:1 deficit in the sets, flipping the match in their favor with a decisive win in the final Hot Zone set.

The third match of the day finished with team Maestros going home empty-handed. However, despite entering as underdogs, Maestros left the tournament with their heads held high. They put up a strong fight and scored their first Swiss victory in the Gem Grab set. However, LA Masia proved too powerful, finishing them off in the Knockout round.

Last but not least, Gospodin Adry took on Delulu. The biggest upset of the day was this match, where Delulu emerged as an unexpected powerhouse. Though Mr. Adry was expected to win, Delulu, with standout plays from MVP Anton, claimed a sweeping 3:0 victory.

Brawl Stars results, Frutas going to LAN event

The best four FC Mobile players decided

In the top 8 stage that was played this weekend in FC Mobile, 66 goals were scored across 17 matches. Somzi became the first semi-finalist, comfortably defeating Sava 3:0 overall. He was soon joined by Shaq, the two-time Adria A1 champion, who won his first two matches with scores of 2:0 and 2:1. Although Shaq lost the third match 2:1 to Jaha, who scored impressive goals with Harry Kane, the fourth and fifth matches were thrilling, ending 1:1 and 3:3 without a winner.

The next semi-finalist emerged after a lengthy battle between Nikolas and Havertz, who played six matches. Known globally as an H2H player, Nikolas struggled initially, losing the first match due to Havertz’s formidable Marc Van Basten and precise Heel-to-heel moves. However, he bounced back, winning two matches 3:1 each. After Havertz claimed the fifth match, Nikolas clinched the sixth with a 4:2 victory, securing his LAN spot.

The final semi-finalist, Lazar, recovered from an initial loss to Mahir by winning the next three matches, scoring 11 goals and conceding only one, with 5:1, 5:0, and 1:0 results. He completes the FC Mobile A1AL line-up heading to Zagreb.

FC Mobile group stage results Top 4

Brstimir and Hara from EAFC Group A go to LAN

Today’s group stage was filled with intense, high-quality matches featuring Hara, Brstimir, Amcos, and Cla Tuna. The top performers, Brstimir and Hara, secured their spots for the LAN tournament in Zagreb, showcasing impressive scoring skills. Brstimir finished at the top with 16 points, followed by Hara with 13 points. Both are set to compete at the LAN event in Zagreb with the best of the best.

The first two matches of this A1AL round in EAFC25 were played between Brstimir and Hara. These opening games set a competitive, defensive tone. In their first matchup, Hara equalized with a 91st-minute goal, earning him his reputation as the “king of extra time” for his clutch goals. The game ended 1:1, but Brstimir took the second match with a 2:1 win. Hara then faced Cla Tuna, winning the first match 2:1 and dominating the second with a 3:0 finish. This definitely highlighted his strong form.

Hara also played in the fifth match of the day, this time against Amcos. In that final match of the day, Amcos controlled much of the play, but Hara managed a narrow 1:0 victory, thanks to some remarkable saves from Kasper Schmeichel.

Once again the MVP of this round was Brstimir with five wins, one draw, and zero losses. He scored 20 goals and conceded only six while showcasing his 4-4-1-1 formation.

Next week we will watch Group B matches, and see who will join Brstimir and Hara in the top 4! Stay tuned for more.

A1AL EAFC25 Brstimir and Hara secure LAN S14

Juggernauts and Z10 will play at the A1AL S14 LAN event

Two best-of-three (BO3) upper bracket semi-finals delivered a total of six maps, with each match reaching its final round in an intense battle to the end. Two of the teams that were better than their opponents were Juggernauts and Zero Tenacity who are going to compete in the A1AL S14 LAN finale.

The first duel was Juggernauts vs Kubix. Kubix secured the first map, Dust2, with a score of 13:8 after a strong second-half performance, reminding everyone of their championship status from last season. However, Juggernauts claimed victory on the remaining maps, Mirage and Inferno, after a hard-fought battle. Despite Kubix’s aggressive style, Juggernauts held their ground, ultimately winning 2:1 and sending Kubix to the lower bracket. They will still have a chance to secure their spot in the finals, so nothing is lost yet for Kubix.

In the second BO3 duel, Z10 took on the team 0 to 100. Zero Tenacity dominated their pick, Anubis, opening with 10 consecutive rounds and finishing the half nearly perfectly at 10:2. Although 0 to 100 pushed back in tighter rounds, Zero Tenacity won with a final score of 13:6. The second map, Mirage, was chosen by 0 to 100. They proved Zero Tenacity could be outplayed, securing a close 13:10 victory. The decider map, Inferno, was tense, with both teams exchanging leads. Nemanja, the day’s MVP, struggled alongside Simke to guard the B site, but they held firm in critical moments. This led Zero Tenacity to a narrow win.

CS2 A1AL S14 results

What A1AL pros play in their free time

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Esports as an industry can be very demanding and pro players spend every second of their time improving and mastering their game. However, beneath the surface of intense training, some players like to unwind and relax with a different game. We asked our A1 Adria League participants if they play a game in other genres, which games they play, and why. Read on to learn more about some of A1AL’s competitors in Brawl Stars, CS2, EAFC, and FC Mobile.

Somzi and Nikolas talk about their FC Mobile’s nostalgic beginnings

Two of our best players in the 14th A1 Adria League season after the qualifiers are Nikola “Nikolas7” Seočanac and Miša “SPK_somzi” Todorović. I sat down with them and we talked about the importance of FIFA for both of these players.

I’m currently competing in EA FC Mobile, a game I discovered about five years ago. I was most impressed by the concept of the game, as well as the community where I met many good players with whom I played many nice matches in various tournaments. The biggest advantage of this game is that I can play anywhere using only my phone.

Apart from EA FC Mobile, I spent a lot of time playing CS 1.6 and CS: GO, where one of my favorite moments was when we won the gaming room for our faculty. I am also a big fan of sports games such as Football Manager, NBA, PES, and EA FC. One interesting thing is that I still remember part of the CD-KEY for FIFA 2004, said Somzi from Spartak Subotica eSport.

Nikolas7 also shared a part of his humble beginnings and a lot of us can relate to his experience.

It simply had to be a football game! I’ve been a fan of football pictures ever since I was little, and I spent every penny on opening bags looking for toothy Ronaldo, as we called him at the time, to finally finish the album. After that, we would all go and play football together outside, trade duplicate cards while being all muddy. The reflection of these childhood memories I saw in EA FC games, but of course now there is little time for the platform so we play the mobile version wherever we go.

However, ideally, it still reminds of collecting your favorite cards by creating your unique dream team and competing with others, and making new friendships along the way. Finally, I would like to wish all the participants of the top 16 phase good luck and encourage new ones to join next season as well, said this Youtuber, A1AL player and ex caster.

Nemanja Misko dedicated to the A1AL

Another football game in our arsenal is of course EAFC which has been featured in the A1AL since the fifth season. And so far one of the best, who finished first in the qualifiers, is Nemanja “Nemanja_Misko” Mišić. He told me that he only plays EAFC and that the A1 Adria League encourages him to do so even more.

I started playing FIFA from a young age. I was 7 years old. My dad bought me my first FIFA and from then on I had a desire to win tournaments and competitions. A few years ago, I started playing this game seriously and competitively, and the first serious tournament was the A1 Adria League. I have a clear goal in front of me and I fantasize and dream about becoming the best in the world one day.

There were a lot of difficult moments and losses, but if I’ve learned something in life, it’s that you should never give up and always push on and give your best. I would like to one day lift the A1 Adria league cup and in the future continue to play the best I can and achieve all my dreams and goals.

CS2 and BS pro players share their gaming focus

Apart from EAFC, a CS2 player and a member of team Kubix Atif “gejmzilla” Mustafa also gave his short comment on what he does in his free time.

I only play Sid Meier’s Civilization VI apart from CS. I like the game a lot and it helps me take a break from CS from time to time – short and direct from gejmzilla!

Furthermore, I wanted to know what Nikola “DzonDzon” Brajković, one of the most successful Brawl Stars players in A1AL, plays and his view on this. As you know, Frutas has been dominating the regional scene for quite a few years, and they don’t look like they are anywhere near the end. So when DzonDzon told me he is dedicated only to Brawl Stars I wasn’t surprised.

Most of the time I only play Brawl Stars because to be the best and among the best, you have to be active and dedicated to only one thing, so I don’t really have time to play anything besides that. I’m not a big fan of games in general, but Brawl Stars offered something that I hadn’t had the chance to play on a tablet before, said our seven time A1AL winner.

14th A1AL season kicks off: Qualifiers wrap up and top teams emerge

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The league can finally start! The qualifiers of the 14th A1 Adria League season are over in all our main games. While CS2 already began the group stage part of the competition, Brawl Stars, EAFC24/25, and FC Mobile competitors can do that next week. The best have secured the top 16 or top 8 in the A1AL, depending on the game and the competition is as fierce as ever. Read on to learn what happened in the fourth and last qualifiers and who made the cut.

Frutas move to A1AL groups as first place

It sounds like the 14th season of A1AL had some intense matchups! In the fourth A1AL qualifier in the Brawl Stars competition, FBI really made waves by defeating top teams like Team Cherry, La Masia, and OMERTA, proving they had what it takes to compete at a high level. Their journey to the playoffs was certainly impressive.

On the other hand, Salada showed remarkable consistency, bouncing back strong after their previous loss to the 76ers. Winning every match 2:0 leading up to the final showcases their dominance, and defeating the 76ers 3:0 must have felt like a statement victory.

The final between FBI and Salada was a thrilling matchup. Although FBI had a fantastic run, Salada’s experience and skill ultimately led them to victory with a solid 3:1 finish. It’s always exciting to see how these tournaments unfold, especially with such fierce competition!

After all four qualifiers, Salada came on top and ended this stage with 77 points, followed by the 76ers with 55, Gospodin Adry with 30, and the FBI with 20 respectively. Other teams that also made it through are Delulu, OMERTA, Team Cherry, and La Masia.

S14 A1AL fourth qualifier Brawl Stars

Nikolas with 300 points advances to the group stage in FC Mobile

The fourth qualification round of FC Mobile was filled with unparalleled excitement, featuring unexpected twists and thrilling moments. During the stream, SPK_somzi emerged victorious, where casters famously stated that it was “better to lose against him than to lead.” Remarkably, he staged comebacks in every match he lost during the top 8 stages, securing him the second spot in the final standings, just behind Nikolas7, who missed the chance to become the first player to win two qualifying tournaments.

Finishing in third place was Nedox, who eliminated two-time champion SHAQ in the quarter-finals. Rounding out the top four was RAB_MahirSarajlić, who struggled to recover from the defeat dealt by Somzi in the semi-finals. These qualifiers were really tough for all players as there were a whopping 260 players signed up. In the end, the ones who showed consistency and great performance throughout this whole qualification stage made it to groups.

Nikolas secured groups with 300 points in the first place, followed by Somzi with 280, Lazar from Buducnost with 270, and our two-time A1AL champion SHAQ with 220. Their place in the best 16 of FC Mobile also found Iky, Haverz, Skrebo, and HugoBoss. For the top 16 follow our social media accounts where there will be more updates!

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Though the qualifier featured a smaller player pool, the competition was fierce. As this was the final qualifier, the pressure was immense for those still vying for a spot. CLA_Banderas proved that his impressive performance in last season’s finale was no fluke. Ante “CLA_Banderas” Tolj once again secured his spot among the top competitors. He won the fourth qualifier and 100 points securing his place in groups.

Players like Djordje “Jasik” Cumbo seized this last opportunity, but it came as a shock when regional champion Tarik “Novo” Novo and top contender Filip “Cyber_Fico” Babić, who has been in great form in international tournaments, failed to make it into the top 16.

Now that all the qualifiers are finished the top spot went into the hands of Nemanja Misko who has 130 points overall. He is followed by CLA_TheProdigy with 120 points, and Game On Marac, CLA_Banderas, and Hara, all with 110 points. Their spot in the top eight also secured 10th A1AL champion Gruby, our veteran brstimir, and AmcoS.

We will look forward to the final list of the best 16 competitors and the upcoming group stage draw. Additionally, we’re gearing up for EAFC25, which is set to bring numerous changes.

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Z10 and 0 to 100 snatch first wins in CS2 group stage

As CS2 competition only had three qualifiers their group stage began one week earlier. We saw two duels this Sunday. One was played between team 0 to 100 and MAX Team (previously GornjiDonji), while the other was Zero Tenacity vs GOT.

The day kicked off with an exciting BO3 match between the 0 to 100 team and MAX team. After each team secured their picks on Mirage and Anubis, the final showdown took place on Dust2. Despite missing their captain Neno, 0 to 100 dominated the match, finishing with a 13:5 victory and sending MAX team to the lower bracket. Team 0 to 100 was very dominant in their victories, besides the mentioned 13:5 victory they won the first map with 13:6. On the other hand, MAX’s victory was a lot closer with a 13:9 score.

The second BO3 of the day featured a surprisingly strong challenge from the GOT team, but Z10 ultimately showcased their skill by securing a 2-0 victory. With final scores of 13:7 and 13:10, it was clear that Zero 10 isn’t unbeatable, leaving room for other teams to find opportunities against them. Unfortunately for the determined GOT team, they will need to continue their campaign through the lower bracket.

Next week we will continue with the CS2 group stage matches, so stay tuned and don’t forget to follow our streams on YouTube and Twitch!

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