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**nirvAnA** · Mon, 12th-Mar-2012, 3:11 PM

Note: This edition is special because its the final week of matchups for 4/5 of the LEAGUES!!
After this week, four new champions will be crowned.

Sharn Kemp SEA Premier League Admins: Frogmite & QEDDeNile

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+ [Final Week Analysis! by nirvAnA] +

SEAL Championship League A Admins: LordByrnsy & cruxStallion

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+ [Final Week Analysis! By Stallion] +

SEAL Championship League B Admins: Eddie & Arnor@Cityhunter

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+ [Final Week Analysis! by nirvAnA] +

SC2SEA League 1 Admins: TAdeL & TCPLemminks

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Round 12	Round 13
09:00pm AEDT	10:30pm AEDT
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FaDe 1 [2-3] TA	TA [2-2] AsG
Honeybadger < 2-0 > TAMiLes	TAMiLes < 0-2 > JayAiWhy
Epic < W.O. > TASlowHands	TASlowHands < 2-1 > AsGArmi
Kreamy < GSL Dual Sight > TADanny	TADanny < 2-1 > AsGThor
FaDeRawfish <2-1 > TABlitz	TABlitz < 0-2 > Goosejuice
FaDeMouse < 0-2 > TADivinity	TADivinity < GSL Daybreak > AsGGriefer
AsG [1-0] SCT	FaDe 1 [4-0] iRL
JayAiWhy < MLG Metalopolis > Namida	WIN < W.O. > LOSE
AsGArmi < MLG Shattered Temple > Demackas	WIN < W.O. > LOSE
AsGThor < 2-1 > SrCheeseAlot	WIN < W.O. > LOSE
Goosejuice < Cloud Kingdom > Iunou	WIN < W.O. > LOSE
AsGGriefer < GSL Daybreak > Rapelord	WIN < W.O. > LOSE
iRL [0-4] FaDe 2	SCT [0-6] KFC
LOSE < W.O. > WIN	Namida < 0-2 > KFCBukket
LOSE < W.O. > WIN	MJTron < 0-2 > CbBBrickWall
LOSE < W.O. > WIN	SrCheeseAlot < W.O. > KFCPanda
LOSE < W.O. > WIN	Iunou < 0-2 > TSAce
LOSE < W.O. > WIN	Rapelord < 0-2 > Nightmare
KFC [3-0] NaZ	FaDe 2 [2-4] eXofG
KFCBukket < 2-0 > Bwodie	FaDePloomp < 0-2 > xFgGerms
CbBBrickWall < MLG Shattered Temple > NaZSolstice	FaDeSagi < 2-1 > CarloZ
KFCPanda < GSL Dual Sight > NaZPittsy	FaDeKerrigan < 1-2 > eXoBASA
TSAce < Cloud Kingdom > NaZenabi	FaDeSorathez < W.O. > xFgSurt
Nightmare < 2-0 > NaZCrispy	FaDeTermite < 1-2 > eXoCeephyr
eXofG [3-3] Imperium	NaZ [2-4] VB
xFgGerms < 0-2 > iprArrival	Bwodie < 0-2 > VBSirhcle
CarloZ < 1-2 > iprBearpack	NaZSolstice < 0-2 > VBEverion
eXoBASA < 2-0 > iprScrubzor	NaZPittsy < W.O. > VBWhiplashJC
xFgSurt < 1-2 > Montycarlo	NaZenabi < 1-2 > VBBoony
eXoCeephyr < 2-1 > Kingpenguin	NaZCrispy < 2-0 > VBRhuubarb
VB [1-5] ZeroCraft	Imperium [2-2] TCP
VBMuldeh < W.O. > Insurgence	iprArrival < MLG Metalopolis > lulwut
VBDrnnn < 0-2 > suman	iprBearpack < 2-1 > Durrr
VBWhiplashJC < 0-2 > ShiFTy	iprScrubzor < GSL Dual Sight > FYRE
VBHpK < 2-0 > Krip	Montycarlo < W.O. > elementFC
VBBoony < 1-2 > nGenFlar	Kingpenguin < 1-2 > ZiggyD
TCP [2-4] ToR	ZeroCraft [1-5] ToT
lulwut < W.O. > doufoos	ShiFTy < W.O. > Alopex
Durrr < 2-1 > Esky	Krip < W.O. > aLLsB
FYRE < 1-2 > ToRsPook	Insurgence < 2-0 > RedNight
elementFC < 1-2 > ToRGunz	suman < W.O. > Seminaked
ZiggyD < 1-2 > Shadowz	nGenFlar < W.O. > StMonth
ToT [4-0] HDMD-kT	ToR [4-0] HDMD-kT
Alopex < W.O. > HDAvariceMD	Esky < W.O. > HDAvariceMD
Chanel < W.O. > HDChinkzMD	doufoos < W.O. > HDChinkzMD
StMonth < W.O. > HDPapyrusMD	ToRGunz < W.O. > HDPapyrusMD
RedNight < W.O. > HDSyntaxMD	Shadowz < W.O. > HDSyntaxMD
Seminaked < W.O. > AZKmokss	ToRsPook < W.O. > AZKmokss

+ [Final Week Analysis! by deL] +

The Title Contenders!

Head to Head Stats

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
KFC	13	12	0	1	58/16 (+44)	36
TA	11	10	1	0	51/12 (+39)	31

Two teams have stood head and shoulders above the rest of the competition all season and it comes as no surprise that these are the only two teams capable of taking first place. Terror Australis (TA) and KFC have traded places on top of the ladder all season, only points difference or unplayed games separating the two and the entire league has looked forward to the final week in which they clash with great anticipation. TA has the slight edge in for-against score and replacing the loss from KFC with a draw edges them 1 point ahead all things even, but they are yet to complete all their games from Week 8. They have to win both of those to leapfrog KFC and maintain their slender lead.

Both of these teams got to where they are based on similar characteristics - very strong depth, imposing ace players, good team work, reliability, and good leadership with both captains being among the most vocal in the league. However, they found their way to this state in very different ways. Coming in as an unknown, KFC proved that while their lineup was less impressive on paper than many teams, their NA server practice made them deceiptively formidable opponents. With several masters-level players in their lineup right from the start and limited players subbed in to an already strong lineup they proved to be the darkhorses of the contest and took it by the throat early on. TA of course is anything but unknown, but while always being mentioned has never really delivered in the lower tier leagues - getting disappointing results in the first PDCL and BSGCLs. While starting with a predominantly Diamond lineup featuring only a single Masters player, lots of players have improved over the course of the season and pushed their way in to the higher league such as Danny and Blitz. Couple this with some strong substitutions such as Zepph saw TA quickly rise to the top along with KFC.

The Thunder from Down Under
Terror Australis have finally hit their form in the lower tiers that everyone had expected from the start, being the only team not to lose a match all season. With strong performances in Tiers 4 and 5 the hard work of their entry level players and access to a wealth of talented sponsored players is really showing with all players putting in solid performances. They will be hard to shake for KFC as not only do they have arguably the best ace in TADivinity, they can field a lineup of entirely Masters players thanks not to savvy recruiting but player improvement with 3 of the players getting Masters promotions since joining. Carrying the pressure of poor past performances, upholding the TA name, and proving they are worthy of Masters league TA will arguably have more motivation than their opponents...

Finger-lickin' Good
KFC. While they may not have the history they are certainly battling for pride. Lots of the KFC players are from the rival country of New Zealand, and they would love nothing better than to get one up on the archetypal Australian team for bragging rights across the ditch. Another team boasting an almost all-Masters lineup a lot will ride on their choice of Ace player to try and topple the undefeated, mid-season MVP and likely TA Ace Divinity.

It is very possible that the result between these two teams will decide the winner of the entire league, and that would make for an exciting spectacle! I think the match will be decided on the performance of the ACE game. If Divinity can extend his win streak and keep his undefeated record the sheer depth of TA should shine through as the other matches fall in their favour. If KFC can overthrow the ace match tyrant then they have as good a chance as any to take the title and deny TA their second trophy from the prestigious SEACL series. This match will be streamed live, and on current form it really is anyone's match!

Road to the Playoffs

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
1. KFC	13	12	0	1	58/16 (+44)	36
2. TA	11	10	1	0	51/12 (+39)	31
3. ToT	13	9	2	2	50/26 (+24)	29
4. FaDe 1	12	8	2	2	47/23 (+24)	26
5. AsG	11	7	2	2	41/23 (+18)	23
6. ZeroCraft	13	7	1	5	41/28 (+14)	22
7. ipr	12	6	1	5	33/33 (±0)	19
8. eXofG	13	5	3	5	38/38 (±0)	18

The top 6 teams in tier 4 will be eligible to play in the Playoff round, and above shows the realistic possibilities for a top 6 position. While mathematically there are at least 3 other teams who are a chance, based on recent performance and the trends of form the above eight are the likely contenders. Not much can be predicted as the field is quite open, but based on current form and recent win streaks it is hard to see ToT, FaDe 1 or AsG being bundled out of the playoffs. ZeroCraft, ipr and eXofG are in a similar position in that they have made a late surge to make themselves contenders for the playoffs. Not much can be taken from the matchups either, as most teams have one match they are favoured to win and one with another one of these top 8 teams so those will be cruical in determining who makes the cut. Obviously ToT, who are replicating the success of their big brothers in Tier 1, and FaDe 1 are guaranteed a place alongside KFC and TA but they would favour the higher seed positions so they have a chance of either getting a week rest or facing a lower seeded opponent.

Desperation

The wooden spoon awaits those populating the bottom of the table. The primary contenders for this dubious title are outlined below. HDMD started the season very strong consistently holding a top 4 position but have suffered from a lot of no-shows and forfeited games, as have NaZ. FaDe 2 and VB have always occupied the lower positions but the last 2 weeks have seen VB get their first wins of the season so if anyone is going to avoid the wooden spoon I'd have to tip it to be VB or HDMD if they decide to show up. Fortunately there is no relegations in Tier 4 so teams should maintain their place in the league if they can prove they can attend each round.

Wooden Spoon

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
13. VB	13	3	1	9	28/48 (-20)	10
14. HDMD-KT	13	3	2	8	22/52 (-30)	10
15. NaZGaming	12	1	5	6	23/46 (-23)	8
16. FaDe 2	13	2	1	10	18/58 (-40)	7

Click to see the final round of Tier 4.

Click to read more about the Tier 4 playoffs.

SC2SEA League 2 Admins: Maynarde & TAChadmann

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And that wraps up the second last recap!!!!

Quick Comments

	Stallion:	very cool
	Nemo:	Nice
	Reere:

SmirkToT · Mon, 12th-Mar-2012, 4:23 PM

do you know ToT in T3 has 17points?

**nirvAnA** · Mon, 12th-Mar-2012, 4:30 PM

nope! I used the results from the thread, i guess its not fully updated yet? that certainly changes things tho

go ToT!!

NvJazBas · Mon, 12th-Mar-2012, 5:03 PM

I beat tgun 2-0 in xGKing vs Herocraft this week. Update please!

Quick Comments

	Zepph:	gj :)
	nGenLight:	biggest brag LOL
	ROOT`iaguz:	**** you're so BM
	TAScarecrow:	too good
	TAEdgE:	xGKingJazBrags

deL · Mon, 12th-Mar-2012, 5:25 PM

The Title Contenders!

Head to Head Stats

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
KFC	13	12	0	1	58/16 (+44)	36
TA	11	10	1	0	51/12 (+39)	31

Two teams have stood head and shoulders above the rest of the competition all season and it comes as no surprise that these are the only two teams capable of taking first place. Terror Australis (TA) and KFC have traded places on top of the ladder all season, only points difference or unplayed games separating the two and the entire league has looked forward to the final week in which they clash with great anticipation. TA has the slight edge in for-against score and replacing the loss from KFC with a draw edges them 1 point ahead all things even, but they are yet to complete all their games from Week 8. They have to win both of those to leapfrog KFC and maintain their slender lead.

Both of these teams got to where they are based on similar characteristics - very strong depth, imposing ace players, good team work, reliability, and good leadership with both captains being among the most vocal in the league. However, they found their way to this state in very different ways. Coming in as an unknown, KFC proved that while their lineup was less impressive on paper than many teams, their NA server practice made them deceiptively formidable opponents. With several masters-level players in their lineup right from the start and limited players subbed in to an already strong lineup they proved to be the darkhorses of the contest and took it by the throat early on. TA of course is anything but unknown, but while always being mentioned has never really delivered in the lower tier leagues - getting disappointing results in the first PDCL and BSGCLs. While starting with a predominantly Diamond lineup featuring only a single Masters player, lots of players have improved over the course of the season and pushed their way in to the higher league such as Danny and Blitz. Couple this with some strong substitutions such as Zepph saw TA quickly rise to the top along with KFC.

The Thunder from Down Under
Terror Australis have finally hit their form in the lower tiers that everyone had expected from the start, being the only team not to lose a match all season. With strong performances in Tiers 4 and 5 the hard work of their entry level players and access to a wealth of talented sponsored players is really showing with all players putting in solid performances. They will be hard to shake for KFC as not only do they have arguably the best ace in TADivinity, they can field a lineup of entirely Masters players thanks not to savvy recruiting but player improvement with 3 of the players getting Masters promotions since joining. Carrying the pressure of poor past performances, upholding the TA name, and proving they are worthy of Masters league TA will arguably have more motivation than their opponents...

Finger-lickin' Good
KFC. While they may not have the history they are certainly battling for pride. Lots of the KFC players are from the rival country of New Zealand, and they would love nothing better than to get one up on the archetypal Australian team for bragging rights across the ditch. Another team boasting an almost all-Masters lineup a lot will ride on their choice of Ace player to try and topple the undefeated, mid-season MVP and likely TA Ace Divinity.

It is very possible that the result between these two teams will decide the winner of the entire league, and that would make for an exciting spectacle! I think the match will be decided on the performance of the ACE game. If Divinity can extend his win streak and keep his undefeated record the sheer depth of TA should shine through as the other matches fall in their favour. If KFC can overthrow the ace match tyrant then they have as good a chance as any to take the title and deny TA their second trophy from the prestigious SEACL series. This match will be streamed live, and on current form it really is anyone's match!

Road to the Playoffs

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
1. KFC	13	12	0	1	58/16 (+44)	36
2. TA	11	10	1	0	51/12 (+39)	31
3. ToT	13	9	2	2	50/26 (+24)	29
4. FaDe 1	12	8	2	2	47/23 (+24)	26
5. AsG	11	7	2	2	41/23 (+18)	23
6. ZeroCraft	13	7	1	5	41/28 (+14)	22
7. ipr	12	6	1	5	33/33 (±0)	19
8. eXofG	13	5	3	5	38/38 (±0)	18

The top 6 teams in tier 4 will be eligible to play in the Playoff round, and above shows the realistic possibilities for a top 6 position. While mathematically there are at least 3 other teams who are a chance, based on recent performance and the trends of form the above eight are the likely contenders. Not much can be predicted as the field is quite open, but based on current form and recent win streaks it is hard to see ToT, FaDe 1 or AsG being bundled out of the playoffs. ZeroCraft, ipr and eXofG are in a similar position in that they have made a late surge to make themselves contenders for the playoffs. Not much can be taken from the matchups either, as most teams have one match they are favoured to win and one with another one of these top 8 teams so those will be cruical in determining who makes the cut. Obviously ToT, who are replicating the success of their big brothers in Tier 1, and FaDe 1 are guaranteed a place alongside KFC and TA but they would favour the higher seed positions so they have a chance of either getting a week rest or facing a lower seeded opponent.

Desperation

The wooden spoon awaits those populating the bottom of the table. The primary contenders for this dubious title are outlined below. HDMD started the season very strong consistently holding a top 4 position but have suffered from a lot of no-shows and forfeited games, as have NaZ. FaDe 2 and VB have always occupied the lower positions but the last 2 weeks have seen VB get their first wins of the season so if anyone is going to avoid the wooden spoon I'd have to tip it to be VB or HDMD if they decide to show up. Fortunately there is no relegations in Tier 4 so teams should maintain their place in the league if they can prove they can attend each round.

Wooden Spoon

Team	Games	Win	Draw	Loss	Record	Points
13. VB	13	3	1	9	28/48 (-20)	10
14. HDMD-KT	13	3	2	8	22/52 (-30)	10
15. NaZGaming	12	1	5	6	23/46 (-23)	8
16. FaDe 2	13	2	1	10	18/58 (-40)	7