Heretics Secure Two Wins to Advance in CDL Stage 1 Major
The Miami Heretics demonstrated impressive skill as they secured two critical wins to advance in the Call of Duty League (CDL) Stage 1 Major. This significant event took place on Friday in Dallas, where they fought through the lower bracket to keep their championship hopes alive.
Match Recap of Heretics’ Wins
In the lower-bracket first round, the Heretics narrowly defeated the Toronto KOI. The match featured a series of thrilling gameplay moments, highlighted by the following results:
- Exposure Hardpoint: Toronto KOI 250 – Miami Heretics 195
- Raid Search and Destroy: Miami Heretics 6 – Toronto KOI 5
- Exposure Overload: Miami Heretics 3 – Toronto KOI 2
- Colossus Hardpoint: Toronto KOI 250 – Miami Heretics 214
- Den Search and Destroy: Miami Heretics 6 – Toronto KOI 4
After overcoming the KOI, the Heretics faced the Vancouver Surge in the second round. The Heretics executed a clean sweep with a scoreline of 3-0, showcasing their dominance in these critical matches:
- Exposure Hardpoint: Miami Heretics 250 – Vancouver Surge 246
- Raid Search and Destroy: Miami Heretics 6 – Vancouver Surge 2
- Scar Overload: Miami Heretics 4 – Vancouver Surge 3
Other Matches in the Lower Bracket
The lower bracket featured several intense matchups. The Vancouver Surge began the day with a win against the Carolina Royal Ravens, securing a 3-1 victory. Meanwhile, FaZe Vegas eliminated the Boston Breach with another 3-1 outcome. Additionally, the Riyadh Falcons ousted Cloud9 New York, winning their match 3-1.
The ongoing CDL Stage 1 Major involves all 12 qualifying teams, with the top eight entering the upper bracket and the remaining four in the lower bracket. Matches are conducted as best-of-five contests, escalating to a best-of-seven format for the grand final.
Prize Pool and Points Distribution
The competition holds a total prize pool that rewards success. The breakdown is as follows:
| Position | Prize Money | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $150,000 | 100 |
| 2nd | $90,000 | 75 |
| 3rd | $50,000 | 60 |
| 4th | $30,000 | 45 |
| 5th-6th | $15,000 | 30 |
| 7th-8th | $7,500 | 15 |
| 9th-12th | No Money | No Points |
Next Matches Scheduled
The following matches are set for Saturday, promising more excitement:
- Upper-bracket semifinal: Paris Gentle Mates vs. Los Angeles Thieves
- Upper-bracket semifinal: G2 Minnesota vs. OpTic Texas
- Lower-bracket round 2: FaZe Vegas vs. Riyadh Falcons
- Lower-bracket quarterfinal: Miami Heretics vs. TBD Team
- Lower-bracket quarterfinal: Winner of FaZe Vegas/Riyadh Falcons vs. TBD Team
As the Major progresses, the Miami Heretics aim to continue their successful run, striving for the top honors in the CDL Stage 1 Major.
