Minnesota Røkkr vs Toronto Ultra

Game 1

Map: Embassy
Mode: Hardpoint

            Røkkr were quick to take control of the opening Hardpoint with Cammy going on an early 5-kill spree. Ultra answered back with a lockdown of P3, bringing the lead slightly in their favor. Both teams traded time on the closing hills of the opening set of rotations, leading to a 127-106 scoreboard in favor of Ultra as the second P1 popped. Toronto furthered their lead with a strong P1 hold, but Rokkr persevered, taking control of the following hill. Despite a tremendous effort from Minnesota, Ultra were able to capitalize on their early advantage and close out Game 1, 250-167.

Rallying the troops at the watch party pic.twitter.com/nFp1tG6MtO

— Minnesota RØKKR (@ROKKR) December 3, 2022

Game 2

Map: Hotel
Mode: Search & Destroy

            A clinical defensive win marked the beginning of Game 2 for Røkkr. Defense reigned supreme, with both teams trading round wins and keeping the scoreboard even. Ultra were first to answer on offense, but Røkkr returned the favor with a clutch offense of their own. Doubling down, Afro secured the following defense with a heroic 1v1 win, putting Rokkr up 4-3. With two final, decisive rounds Rokkr claimed victory in the closely fought battle, taking Game 2, 6-4.

Look at Afro man, so inspirational. pic.twitter.com/d3Ddr8J4qz

— Minnesota RØKKR (@ROKKR) December 3, 2022

Game 3

Map: El Asilo
Mode: Control

            Starting on defense, Røkkr quickly took a life lead despite relinquishing the A point to Ultra. Røkkr’s defense held strong, keeping Ultra off of the B point and taking the first round. Heroic plays from Attach allowed Røkkr to take the first segments at A, but Toronto’s defense was solid, clearing the points and evening the score, 1-1. With Ultra taking the third round on offense, Røkkr were tasked with back-to-back attacking rounds to take the map. In Round 4, a 6-kill spree from Afro secured the B point for Rokkr, who quickly transitioned to A with the help of a multi-kill from Attach. With a decisive capture at the A point, Røkkr sent the map to Round 5. In their second necessary attacking round, Afro and Attach combined to give Røkkr the capture at A. Chaos rained down at B with both teams battling for control. Røkkr showed the ice, with the entire team banding together to heroically maintain progress on the point and secure their second attacking round and the Game 3 victory, 3-2.

PICTURE. PERFECT. FINISH. pic.twitter.com/ySAZmTXTzV

— Minnesota RØKKR (@ROKKR) December 3, 2022

Game 4

Map: Fortress
Mode: Hardpoint

            A closely contested Game 4 kicked off with hill control traded between both teams. Røkkr were able to take the slight edge with a P4 to P5 chain, giving them a 102-92 lead as the second set of rotations began. Continuous breaks from Røkkr allowed them to strengthen their lead and a 5-kill spree from Bance secured P3, putting them within seconds of the 200-point mark. Røkkr continued to break Ultra’s holds and make their way closer to victory. With a final takeover on P1, Røkkr secured the Game 4 win, 250-190. Minnesota Røkkr defeated Toronto Ultra 3-1.

Enjoying Afro's CLINIC at the watch party pic.twitter.com/bIsws1gS5v

— Minnesota RØKKR (@ROKKR) December 3, 2022