DreamHack Open Valencia 2018 North America Closed QualifierLuminosity qualify for DreamHack Open Valencia over eUnited
Luminosity have earned a spot at DreamHack Open Valencia after defeating eUnited 2-1 (16-14 on Inferno, 13-16 on Overpass, and 16-2 on Mirage) in the grand final of the North American closed qualifier.
eUnited and Complexity had eased past their opponents in the quarter-finals before facing off over three maps in the semi-finals, with eUnited coming out on top. On the other side of the bracket, Rogue and Luminosity had both come close in their 2-1 series over Gorilla Gang and Bravado, respectively, before meeting each other in the last-four stage, in which the Brazilians secured victory in the decider.
The grand final kicked off on eUnited’s map pick, Inferno, where the North Americans' slow execute on B was immediately shut down by Luminosity. The Brazilians’ then picked up the anti-ecos and claimed five more, but eUnited broke the streak with a double-kill from Will "dazzLe" Loafman in the post-plant.
eUnited pressed, on breaking Luminosity’s economy to win three more, until the Brazilians’ firm hold on the A-site earned them the round win and set them up for a 10-5 half-time lead. eUnited began the second half by stopping the wrap-around attempt through CT-spawn to secure the pistol, but Luminosity took over on their T-side to rally back with three straight, 13-6.
Michael "dapr" Gulino then put eUnited back in the wheelhouse with three clutches to set the team up for a five-round streak. Luminosity then won their buy round, but eUnited were quick to contest with two as rounds went back a forth, until the Brazilians locked down the map in the 30th round.
The series then moved to Overpass, where Luminosity’s rotation to A for the plant was quickly recovered by eUnited, who claimed the CT pistol on a defuse and then took control of proceedings to secure 13 rounds straight. Finally, Lucas "steel" Lopes won the 1v1 post-plant on B to win the first round for Luminosity, who would go on to add a second to their tally before swtiching sides.
In the second half, Luminosity continued their reign on the CT-side with four straight rounds, but eUnited got their money and their wits together to reach map point. The Brazilians then snapped eUnited’s economy to win seven straight (13-15), but a late rotation to A and post-plant hold from eUnited resulted in an even series.
The decider came down to Mirage, where Luminosity came out of the gates with six straight on the T-side before eUnited could hold off for a round win. Luminosity remained in the driving seat through the first half for a 13-2 lead, which they followed up with three straight after the break to punch their ticket to DreamHack Open Valencia.
 Luminosity |
K - D | +/- | ADR | KAST | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 - 47 | +19 | 92.7 | 83.1% | 1.44 | |
| 62 - 46 | +16 | 83.0 | 74.0% | 1.27 | |
| 56 - 47 | +9 | 79.5 | 68.8% | 1.17 | |
| 57 - 51 | +6 | 76.9 | 74.0% | 1.13 | |
| 47 - 48 | -1 | 68.4 | 80.5% | 1.09 |
 eUnited |
K - D | +/- | ADR | KAST | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 - 53 | +1 | 79.1 | 72.7% | 1.08 | |
| 60 - 57 | +3 | 80.6 | 68.8% | 1.03 | |
| 44 - 57 | -13 | 62.6 | 59.7% | 0.83 | |
| 46 - 62 | -16 | 71.7 | 59.7% | 0.83 | |
| 35 - 61 | -26 | 54.2 | 57.1% | 0.66 |
Luminosity join European qualifier winners Fragsters on the team list for DreamHack Valencia, which will run from July 12-14. Five spots will be filled through invites, while the eighth team will come from an Iberian qualifier. The event's team list looks as follows:
 Invite |
Invite |
| Invite |
Invite |
| Invite |
 Fragsters |
 Luminosity |
 Iberian Qualifier |
Rory 'dephh' Jackson
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lordkarim1
Derepaer
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Flachzange
Flushaisbest
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WaldhuterHanz_10d_cya_mens
alex_gupta
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Tryzoid
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feelsbadmane
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byaIi
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DisableJ
Astronaut12
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Dert38
GonzaPines
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LouieLouieLouie
