The chosen maps are Haven (Sen), Ascent (gene) and ABYSS. Entering the first map, the gene started well with two victories. However, the lotus quickly removed and took the lead 5-3. After that, the gene won 4 rounds and led 7-5 in advance in the first round.
On the attack side, the gene continued to increase the score and quickly won Match Point with a distance of 12-6. Sen's efforts only help this team win 2 rounds before the gene ends the first map with a 13-8 victory.
At the Ascent map, the gene was played first and continued impressive performance when leading 4-0. After that, Sen tried to defend but the gene was still the leader of 8-4 after the first 12 rounds.
The two teams exchanged sides and lotus shortened the score 6-8. However, the gene won the remaining 5/6 rounds to end the match with a 13-7 victory, thereby setting the score 2-0. Thus, the gene is the next team in the upper branch of Group B and will confront the team to win in the Funplus Phoenix – Team Heretics. Meanwhile, Sen will have a chance in the lower branch when confronting the team to lose in this match.
