Yet another exciting nation war has been played tonight in War for Europe, WGTour's Nation Cup. France was up against Spain in a very close match that in the end was won by France 4-3. After the match, GosuGamers grabbed hold of Spain leader Ozmita.
77% believed that Spain - who eliminated Sweden in the last round of War for Europe - were to win the nation war against France. Although the Frenchmen, with two new additions to their national team - iG.SarenS and iG.TuZeR showed Spain how things were done and could advance to the Winner Bracket finals of War for Europe.
Spain
vs.
France
3-41on1
LT)BASSKILLER < nB)KymZen 0-2
iD.WerATuL > nB)HeaveN 2-1
makunouchi < sT-DarkOOA- 0-2
ToT)SuKeR( < iG.SarenS 0-2
-=ALFA=- > iG.TuZeR 2-1
2on2
-=ALFA=-
iD.WerATuL < sT-MinOx-
sT-PuSh- 0-2
eXe[0rk0]
Killer[0rk0] > sT-DarkOOA-
MgZ)Kaoru 2-0
Ozmita awfully down after the loss
In a post-interview with the Spanish leader Ozmita, he explains his disappointment. He tells that his team had nation cups mixed up, and could thereby not show up with their best lineup. He also tells that Larios, ZelotITO and SquaLL were busy with other things. "I'm sure that those 3 guys were going to win." He seems to be ashamed since he failed the 77% who believed Spain to win. "It's a pity because we're gonna go to the Losser bracket of the War for Europe, but we'll try to do something from down." he says to GG.net.
War for Europe
Round 2 scheduleWinner Bracket Spain < France3-4 PolandFinland vs. Germany0-0Loser Bracket Sweden > Czech Republic4-3 Poland
Finland vs. Norway0-0
Interview with MgZ)Kaoru, Team France manager
First of all, congratulations in winning against Spain. Your team were clearly the underdogs (23% at GosuBet). Could you have seen this coming?
- Thanks. I bet on France and got +344 minerals (now 494 wow) I read Ozmita interview previously, and I know some Spainish players were missing, but I think France got at a stronger level than before, because we added three really strong players: SarenS, Tuzer and Pocket. They are all Terran and the "new school" of France. ;)
Yeah, they sure look very promising. How did they join Team France? Did you have a qualifier or were they just invited?
- In France we use France B, the 2nd Nation Team, as a test room, SarenS & Tuzer were in France B and they never lost during Nation wars. Then we gave them a chance to come in France A. We don't regret it, because SarenS won against some really strong players and saved France A many time ^^
You are now in the WB final of War for Europe, and you will face either Poland/Finland/Germany. Which opponent would you like to play the most?
- Poland. I really wanted to say Finland but they lost many of those players, ovvi etc. Then I don't think they will pass Poland... For Germany as all knows Germany is the strongest nation in Europe, I also want to play them but I still prefer Poland.
France have been losing a lot of nation wars in the past, is the time for revenge now?
- Not really. France lost a lot of player when War3/TFT came, and when Elky left BW we lost our Best player. Maybe you are right - too many players or admins think France is a Newbish Nation without any strong player that can win without luck... But it's right we lost many NW, (25-30 on WGT page) but we tried to find a solution and get player who are there for NW not as BunDy, who is strong but always forfeit during NW! ;)
Well, good luck in the future!
- If we play Germany now I think we won't lose 8-1 or 6-0 as in the past, it will definitely be a close match! Don't forget - bet in France! ;) Thank you all!
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