Team Liquid dusts off their old SGT. Hammer to defeat Na'Vi 2-1 in a close set for the first playoff spot from today. They will face Gamers2 who remain also undefeated on the other end of the winners bracket.

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Team Liquid has demonstrated their usual dominant style of play during this 2nd European open, most notably through SGT.Hammer and Zeratul play that harkens back to the old days of the Heroes meta. Stoneskin + First aid Hammer feels unkillable and behind the safety of Johanna (and no longer the victim of Ignited Flamestrikes) , she seems stronger than ever.

Today's victory made up for a recent loss against Na'Vi, and the team already has winning record against Gamers2 in tournament matches.

Liquid admits themselves that they had a bit of trouble adapting to last patches double warrior meta, but with SGT. Hammer buffs and more experience now facing double warriors, Team Liquid appears back in prime shape.

Currently, the two teams are competing to stay in the winners bracket and win the $8,000 1st place prize. Watch live here.

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