In a dramatic turn of events, the struggling Boston Breach clinched a vital victory during the qualifying rounds for the upcoming Call of Duty League’s Stage 1 Major. Breaking free from the bottom of the standings, Boston secured a decisive 3-0 sweep against the Toronto Ultra on Sunday.
This defeat marked Toronto’s first loss in the qualifiers. As the dust settles, all 12 CDL teams are gearing up for seven qualifying matches in preparation for the Stage 1 Major, scheduled to take place from January 25-28 in Boston.
Sunday’s Other Matches Witness Sweeps
The intensity continued in the other matches on Sunday, with both encounters resulting in sweeps. OpTic Texas displayed dominance against the Carolina Royals Ravens, securing a flawless victory, while the Los Angeles Guerrillas silenced their rivals, the Los Angeles Thieves.
OpTic Texas set the tone with a commanding
250-129 victory on Skidrow Hardpoint, followed by a 6-2 triumph on Terminal Search and Destroy and a 3-0 success on Karachi Control.
The Los Angeles Guerrillas asserted their dominance from the start, securing a 226-182 decision on Sub Base Hardpoint. They continued their winning streak with a close 6-5 victory on Karachi Search and Destroy, ultimately sealing the deal with a convincing 3-0 drubbing on Highrise Control.
Qualifying action is poised to resume on January 13, featuring three anticipated matches:
- Los Angeles Guerrillas vs. Atlanta FaZe
- Seattle Surge vs. Toronto Ultra
- Minnesota Rokkr vs. New York Subliners
Current Standings and Points
The Call of Duty League Stage 1 Major qualifying standings reveal the following:
- Miami Heretics: 30 points, 3-0, plus-7
- Atlanta FaZe: 30 points, 3-0, plus-6
- OpTic Texas: 30 points, 3-1, plus-6
- New York Subliners: 30 points, 3-0, plus-5
- Toronto Ultra: 20 points, 2-1, plus-2
- Seattle Surge: 20 points, 2-2, zero
- Los Angeles Guerrillas: 10 points, 1-2, zero
- Boston Breach: 10 points, 1-3, minus-3
- Las Vegas Legion: 10 points, 1-3, minus-5
- Los Angeles Thieves: 10 points, 1-3, minus-5
- Carolina Royal Ravens: 10 points, 1-3, minus-8
- Minnesota Rokkr: 0 points, 0-3, minus-5