Multiplay Live!: ESWC Malaysia Grand Finals 2008 Day 3

July 6, 2008 by Chapree

ESWC Malaysia 2008 - trophy, medals and glory

We are now reporting live from One Utama Shopping Centre, where the finale of Electronic Sports World Cup Malaysia 2008 is being held since two days ago. Today will see seven players that will represent Malaysia at the ESWC Grand Finals 2008 in San Jose, USA. Not to forget, we will also going to see the crowning of the best Counter-Strike team in Malaysia.

While Day 2 recap is not yet done, don’t fret yet as we currently working on it. All the updates are available after jump, just keep on refreshing this very page.

ESWC Malaysia Official Website
ESWC Malaysia 2008 @ Lowyat.NET Forums

ESWC Malaysia 2008 Photo Gallery @ Multiplay’s Flickr

Trackmania Nations Forever

12:30pm: The TMNF finals were the first one to be held today. Luige, the well known racing game legend proved himself once again that he’s worthy of the previous invitation to ESWC Masters in Paris. Luige achieved perfect score - 120; leaving everybody very far behind. Below are the full results:

The legendary Luige!

• Champion: Luige (120 point)
• 1st Runner Up: Syefri Zulkefli (56 points)
• 2nd Runner Up: [r0r1]snake.spotgamers (48 points)
• 3rd Runner Up: Mattchong 5000 (6 points)

Warcraft 3

12:50pm: Warcraft 3 semi-final already finished. Paul Yan defeated CT^Serry with straight 2-0 win. Serry who just came back from National Services camp admitted that he’s not really on form to be a contender at ESWC Malaysia this year.

(L-R) CT^Serry and M1-NOX

Meanwhile, at the another match, a tough and intense match happened between M1-Nahtanox and WGT Malaysia 2007 winner, Pin. Pin managed to lead the match with 1-0 score but Nahtanox then equalized and continued his winning streak to the semi-finals altogether .

So, the finals already been set with long-time Warcraft 3 legend, Paul Yan will meet against the young M1-Nahtanox.

1:25pm: The 3rd/4th place match between Pin and CT^Serry already underway.

1:30pm: Serry, a Night Elf player managed to roll over Pin’s Orc with a comfortable 2-0 score. Not on form, konon lulz. With this win, Serry is going home as the 2nd Runner Up winner.

1:45pm: The finals is here! M1-NOX vs Enet|PaulYan finale just started on the main stage of ESWC Malaysia 2008. Orc vs. Human, who is going to win?

2:05pm: Paul Yan just won the first match. It was quite a close match between the legend and the young player. Let’s see whether M1-NOX will be able to get over the point deficit.

(L-R) Paul Yan and M1-NOX

2:24pm: Another title for Paul Yan! I seriously lost count how many titles he already won…a remarkable 2-0 win over M1-NOX concludes the Warcraft 3 competition for ESWC Malaysia 2008. We all hope that you will be able to get your US visa this time around.

DoTA

12:50pm: MkvL and Cybertime are currently fighting in the lower bracket’s semi-finals. According to Ben (DoTA marhsall), MkvL is in the losing side.

ICE_W4SI is waiting for either one of the team while Kingsurf is currently at the top of the chain, being the upper bracket’s winner.

Cybertime rolling through the lower brakcets.

1:00pm: Cybertime proceed to the next round! They managed to outplay MkvL although MkvL already received a “sure win” drafting. Pure class!

The teams are taking a break now before continuing to the lower bracket’s finals.

1:51pm: The lower bracker’s finals is being held now between Cybertime and ICE_W4SI.

2:29pm: Cybertime already booked a place in the finals after tapau-ing ICE_W4SI with much ease. They still facing a very tough task in the finals since Kingsurf as an upper bracket winner already has an early 1 - 0 lead.

2:51pm: The DoTA Grand Finals is happening right. We got lots of crowds here spectating the best of Malaysian DoTA scene, complete with on-stage commentator….errr. The off-stage commentators - Auricom (”I’m not even supposed to be here today! “) and Si_Jali were quite good as well LOLZ

3:00pm: Looks like Kingsurf trying to ambush Cybertime but failed misrably with 3 heroes down to Cybertime swift counter-attack. The crowd goess wildddddd!!

3:23pm: Currently, Kingsurf already lost two towers - upper and middle. Cybertime is getting stronger and stronger but Kingsurf has just slain a Roshan and obtained Aegis Immortal. Will this be a turning point for Kingsurf?

Kingsurf vs Cybertime, who’s going to prevail?

3:27pm: Kingsurf tried another attacking moves and managed to kill a few Cybertime heroes but it still comes to nothing.

3:34pm: Cybertime has made a push at the bottom lane, Kingsurf tried to defend by ambushing the attacking forces but it has no effect on Cybertime and in fact, CT even managed to kill 4 Ks heroes. It doesn’t look good for Ks at this moment.

3:42pm: At this moment, Cybertime is still very strong and has just destroyed Kingsurf’s final tower in the mid lane. CT is currently looking forward to destroy Ks barracks.

3:47pm: Kingsurf lower tower has been destroyed and now Cybertime is attacking Ks barracks!

3:50pm: Ks middle and bottom barracks have been destroyed completely by CT. Ks has only one tower left and it’s close to impossible to defend it from CT’s attacks.

3:55pm: The match already ended! This mean CT has tied up Ks into another match since the current score is 1 - 1. This is it, guys! The final match…in 15 minutes time.

4:28pm: Finally the match has started! That’s really a long drafting…well, it’s now San Jose or bust, people.

4:38pm: A small engagement has happened between the two teams with Cybertime got the first blood but was countered back by Kingsurf.

4:41pm: Looks like Kingsurf is back on its pwning track during the early minutes of this match.

5:06pm: Kingsurf’s Yamateh seems to be back on form and they are really on fire! He just killed four Cybertime’s heroes!

Kingsurf and Cybertime

5:23pm: The match already over and Kingsurf is the champion! The favorite ended up their game against Cybertime with 2 - 1 score. DoTA teams from all over the world can look forward to meet Kingsurf at ESWC Grand Finals in San Jose soon.

Commentary Credit: SpotGamers.Si_Jali (Why the hell a FIFA player commentating a DoTA match I also don’t know lulz )

Counter-Strike

12:50pm: The lower bracker’s finals between LZ and Natural Ones already underway. The map played is de_nuke.

Teh Lengzhaiiissssss!

1:15pm: LZ was trailing behind in the first round 7 - 8 but then, made a comeback with a comfortable margin of 9 - 1. With the final score of 16 - 9, LZ will meet Hybrid again for the third time in the whole ESWC Malaysia 2008 campaign. This time, it’s in the finale!

5:37pm: The teams are currently setting up their stuff. Should begin anytime soon. LZ will be on the Terrorist side and Hybrid will be the Counter-Terrorist.

6:00pm: The match already begin! de_inferno is the arena and LZ just won the pistol round.

6:05pm: LZ successfully planted the bomb and kaboom it goes! The score now is 4 - 0 to LZ.

6:10pm: Hybrid finally got the cash that they need but they are trailing way behind at 5 - 0 and LZ just added another point making it 6 - 0!

6:15pm: The current score is 9 - 3, still to LZ. They are using the map to their advantage very well since inferno is indeed a Terrorist map.

6:25pm: First half of the game is over with the final score of 10 - 5, to LZ. Will Hybrid be able to make a come back? Hybrid is still at advantage since they are the upper bracket’s winner.

6:26pm: The team has switched sides and the 2nd half is now underway.

6:26pm: LZ won the pistol round!! In the second round, it looks like Hybrid doesn’t have intention to save their cash as per 1st half when all of them decided to use deagles.

6:29pm: Hybrid went through eco round in this round. LZ managed to get a point again making the current score as 0 - 3, advantage to LZ.

6:32pm: LZ is down to one player against two Hybrid but still, LZ scored a point here!

6:33pm: LZ scored again! They are on fireeeee!! The score is now 0 - 5. One more round to go!

6:35pm: LZ won the match! A very comfortable lead by them; 0 - 6 in the 2nd half has sent the Counter-Strike finals into 2nd match. The total score at de_inferno is 16 - 5, advantage to LZ.

6:45pm: The second match is already begin with the current score is 4 - 0 with LZ still on the lead!

6:49pm: Hybrid managed to score finally! It’s now 4 - 1. By the way, LZ is currently on the Counter Terrorist side and Hybrid is the Terrorist.

6:50pm: LZ is making a mad move by using pistol in this round although they got cash to spend! Hybrid punished them by making the current score 4 - 2.

6:51pm: LZ is using pistol again…I wonder what are they thinking…

6:54pm: LZ is still leading with the score 5 - 3.

6:59pm: I seriously have no idea what is LZ doing with continues pistol use in two rounds which Hybrid managed to take advantage and leveled the score to 5 - 5.

7:00pm: LZ is back in the lead to 6 - 5 and continue on to 7 - 5 in the following round.

7:02pm: Woah, the Lengzhais are unstoppable! Is it going to be another half time score of 10 - 5 for LZ?

Team Hybrid in action!

7:03pm: Unfortunately, no. Hybrid managed to win the final round of the first half with the final score of 9 - 6. The teams will switch side and 2nd half will begin.

7:05pm: Hybrid got the first kill in second half!

7:09pm: The current score is 2 - 1, with advantage to Hybrid. It is still a balance game in this early period of the 2nd half.

7:10pm: A nice pistol frag by LZ for an equalizer! Both teams are tied up at 2 - 2. LZ need to win 5 more rounds to take the championship.

7:12pm: 2 - 3, to LZ. LZ is catching up very fast.

7:13pm: Hybrid equalized the score again to 3 - 3! But they almost didn’t make it, phewh.

7:16pm: Hybrid took over the lead for the past two rounds: 5 - 3.

7:18pm: Hybrid dominate this round again, making the score 6 - 3. LZ is currently a little bit on the down side as they now have very limited cash.

7:19pm: It’s down to 1v3 and LZ are chasing the score! It’s now 6 - 5! 2 more points for LZ.

7.24pm: Hybrid takes another round for 8-6

7.27pm: Hybrid dominates another for 9-6, the game is now going to OVERTIME!!!

7.34pm: The OT round starts now. The first team to reach four points will win the championship!

7.36pm: LZ took the lead! It’s 1 - 0 now…

7.37pm: Hybrid returned the favor! 1 - 1, the score is ticking.

7.40pm: 1st OT goes to 2-1 to Hybrid.

7.43pm: 2nd OT goes to 1-1 to LZ.

7.45pm: Hybrid takes it home with 2nd OT at 2-1 making the overall OT score 4 - 2. Hybrid is the ESWC Malaysia 2008 CS Championssss!!!

Commentary assisted by: SpotGamers.sn@ke

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“Good luck in San Jose, boys!” - Malaysian contingent with ESWC Malaysia organizers, sponsors and partners.

The ESWC Malaysia 2008 campaign has come to an end with amazing heart wrenching Counter-Strike finals. On that bombshell, farewell and all the best to the Malaysian contingent to ESWC Grand Finals 2008: Kingsurf, Luige and Paul Yan. Thanks to tuning in and till next time, ciao!

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