Heretics Secure Two Wins, Extend CDL Stage 1 Major Run
The Miami Heretics have successfully advanced in the Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major with two impressive victories. These matches took place on Friday in Dallas, where the Heretics faced challenging opponents in the lower bracket.
Miami Heretics’ Victory Over Toronto KOI
The first match saw the Heretics narrowly defeat the Toronto KOI. The series commenced with Toronto taking the Exposure Hardpoint by a score of 250-195. However, Miami responded strongly, winning the Raid Search and Destroy with a close score of 6-5 and then taking the Exposure Overload 3-2. Although the KOI pushed back with a 250-214 victory on the Colossus Hardpoint, Miami clinched the match with a 6-4 win on Den Search and Destroy.
Dominating Performance Against Vancouver Surge
Following their triumph over Toronto, the Heretics faced the Vancouver Surge in the lower-bracket second round. Miami dominated this match, sweeping Vancouver 3-0. The Heretics secured victories with scores of 250-246 on Exposure Hardpoint, 6-2 on Raid Search and Destroy, and 4-3 on Scar Overload, demonstrating their strong gameplay.
Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major Overview
The Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major features all 12 qualified teams. The teams were divided between the upper and lower brackets based on their qualifying rankings. The top eight teams entered the upper bracket, while those finishing in ninth to twelfth place began in the lower bracket.
Prize Pool and CDL Points Distribution
| Position | Prize Money | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $150,000 | 100 |
| 2 | $90,000 | 75 |
| 3 | $50,000 | 60 |
| 4 | $30,000 | 45 |
| 5-6 | $15,000 | 30 |
| 7-8 | $7,500 | 15 |
| 9-12 | No money | No points |
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead to Saturday, the match schedule includes:
- 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
- Lower-bracket quarterfinal: Winner of FaZe Vegas/Riyadh Falcons vs. TBD
The competition continues to heat up as teams vie for the championship and valuable CDL points in this thrilling league.
