It was the second day of the Gfinity Elite Series playoffs on Sunday. Rocket League and Street Fighter V took to the stage as found our remaining grand finalists for next week.
Rocket League started off with the Sydney Chiefs looking to continue their dream run through the competition against Melbourne Avant.
If you watched the first two rounds, however, you could be forgiven for thinking it was Avant who were the ladder leaders. The Melbourne side played with poise and skill unseen throughout much of the regular season, going 2-0 in the best-of-seven before surviving a late rally from the Chiefs and claiming a shock 4-2 win in easily the biggest upset of the season..
A huge grudge match between Perth Ground Zero and Melbourne Order followed, and the fans definitely got their money’s worth.
Order were able to avenge their loss to Perth in the regular season however, with an early 2-0 deficit too much for Ground Zero to overcome. The Melbourne side took out the series 4-2 to set up a mouth-watering Melbourne derby next week to decide the title.
After a lengthy break we turned our attention to Street Fighter, where it was the draftee-led Melbourne Avant looking to continue their Cinderella story against Perth Ground Zero, the team they beat in Week 1.
Unfortunately for the favourites Avant, they were involved in their second shock result of the day.
The teams traded rounds in a thrilling encounter and – as is seemingly bound by law in matches involving Avant – it went to a decisive seventh round, but it was Ground Zero who were able to pull it off and advance to the final.
The day then finished with a clash between traditional rivals in the Sydney Chiefs and Melbourne Order.
Keen to rebound from a shock exit in the Rocket League semis, the Chiefs weren’t able to get the job done, faltering in the final seventh round to lose 4-3.
The grand finals for next week are all set, and it’ll be Melbourne Order fans licking their lips at the chance to claim all three titles in Season 1 for 2018.
Rocket League – Semifinals |
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Date | Teams | Time |
Sun Jul 8 | Sydney Chiefs vs Melbourne Avant | 10:00 AM |
Sun Jul 8 | Perth Ground Zero vs Melbourne Order | 11:00 AM |
Street Fighter V – Semifinals |
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Date | Teams | Time |
Sun Jul 8 | Melbourne Avant vs Perth Ground Zero | 4:00 PM |
Sun Jul 8 | Sydney Chiefs vs Melbourne Order | 5:00 PM |
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6:25pm: What a day it’s been for Melbourne Order – through to the grand finals in both Rocket League and now Street Fighter V.
What an intense match but it's Melbourne @ORDER_army who go through to the Grand Finals 4 – 3! pic.twitter.com/Ga4BSPcwjf
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
6:20pm: That seals it! What a disappointing day for the Sydney Chiefs.
What a stunning finish! @SydneyChiefs brought it back with so much passion but in the end Melbourne @ORDER_army's @MGC_TraviStyles was just too strong as he dominated the final game 2 – 0! pic.twitter.com/KpnoEd4uZQ
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
6:10pm: Strong win by the Chiefs…
He fell to him earlier in the match, he knew that @MGC_TraviStyles was his biggest threat but @SydneyChiefs @Somniacs has come through for his club and kept the dream alive! 2 – 0
Up Next: SYD @ZeeGees_AU vs MEL @sifbug https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/Q3NvIwaoRH
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
5:50pm: Melbourne Order looking the goods.
It seems @SydneyChiefs @Somniacs concern was justified. Melbourne @ORDER_army's @MGC_TraviStyles was cool, calm and collected as he swept away his opponent in straight rounds 2 – 0
Match point to MEL @ORDER_army!
Up Next: SYD @bksama vs MEL @mgcROFhttps://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/UJhU7a7Z7z— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
5:40pm: Great start for Melbourne Order.
The glasses are off for Melbourne @ORDER_army's @mgcROF as he shuts down the Sydney side 2 – 0!
Up Next: @SydneyChiefs @bksama vs Melbourne @sifbug https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/I2uPCf8Vxt
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
5:10pm: In the end it’s Perth who go through to the grand final.
Sydney Chiefs vs Melbourne Order up next – who will join Perth in the decider?
The upsets continue, amazing stuff @GroundZeroOCE beating @AvantGaming and master @RumoursOfGhosts to be the first through to the @GfinityAU Elite Series GF pic.twitter.com/tVMhqn6X6J
— Dom Remond (@dremond) July 8, 2018
4:50pm: Some high quality matches being played here.
After losing round one it seemed like PER @GroundZeroOCE's @JAM_Dooky was on the ropes but he abandoned care to the wind and tore his way back! Taking round 2 then slamming through round 3 to seal the win 2 – 1
Up Next: MEL @AwildLLAMA vs PER @LostSyo https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/Ew1VAQfumJ
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
4:45pm: And it’s still tight! Level at 2-2.
What a shutdown! Despite Perth @GroundZeroOCE's @Oi_Rupps having the strategy, @RumoursOfGhosts refused to play along and did what he did best with Birdie and shutting his opponent down!
Up Next: MEL @xaverunsgdlk vs PER @JAM_Dooky https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/3TKm6Tqe5F
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
4:30pm: It’s all even early on: 1-1.
He's coined Mr Gfinity but Melbourne @AvantGaming's @RumoursOfGhosts had no reply for Perth @GroundZeroOCE's @JAM_Dooky who pushed him to the edge and put him down 2 – 0
UP Next: Melbourne's @xaverunsgdlk vs Perth's @LostSyo https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/R0RNiNHOdu
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
4:00pm: It’s Melbourne Avant vs Perth Ground Zero in our first Street Fighter V semi.
???? HERE WE GO! Match One: Melbourne @AvantGaming vs Perth @GroundZeroOCE starts now for the Gfinity #EliteSeriesAU Street Fighter V Playoffs! https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/yvdaznfWiJ
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
1:05pm: Simply incredible – Melbourne Avant have caused an upset here too, and now it’s an all-Melbourne grand final in Rocket League. Who would’ve thought it?
THAT"S THE MATCH! Melbourne @ORDER_army secure Game Six 3 – 2 over Perth @GroundZeroOCE, and the match 4 – 2.
We have a Melbourne v Melbourne FINALS! pic.twitter.com/bLCuCX8l2m
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
12:55pm: Melbourne Order take match point… so close to the finish line!
3:11 OVERTIME! Melbourne @ORDER_Army claim match point! pic.twitter.com/OBLvFHkjTI
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
12:40pm: Perth fighting back… it’s 2-2 in this match now.
In the last seconds of the round Perth @GroundZeroOCE show signs of the teamwork we know they're capable of as they manage to finally take it over Melbourne @ORDER_armyhttps://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/qn7fkCpw92
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
12:30pm: Order really want the win here! They’re fighting hard.
Despite Perth @GroundZeroOCE claiming the first goal via @SikiRL_, and instant reply from Melbourne @ORDER_army see us go into OVERTIME!https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/zBF0Kkx4wA
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
12:20pm: What a start from Melbourne Order.
It's a Melbourne @ORDER_Army showcase right now as Perth @GroundZeroOCE struggle to build their momentum. Order lead 3 – 0 at the one min mark. https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/bKSV1Gon6q
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
11:40am: Perth will be favoured here surely – but can Melbourne Order cause another upset and make it an all-Victorian grand final?
Up Next: Perth @GroundZeroOCE vs Melbourne @ORDER_army
When these teams met in League Play, it was Perth who came out ahead. Will we see another upset win in Match Two?https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih and Channel ONE pic.twitter.com/wZ4zF8Etcn— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
11:35am: Such an impressive win by Melbourne Avant. Next up is Perth Ground Zero and Melbourne Order – who will be joining them in the grand final?
What an incredible match and upset! Melbourne @AvantGaming push back against the odds and prove they deserve to be on the Gfinity #EliteSeriesAU stage as they move on to the finals with a 4 – 2 victory over @SydneyChiefs pic.twitter.com/5t2PF7WBGF
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
11:25am: Avant in overtime! Wow. Completely unexpected – they’ve toppled the undefeated Sydney Chiefs, and they’re going to the grand final.
THEY HAVE DONE IT! Melbourne @AvantGaming have taken the win in Game Six and they're through to the Grand Finals!
What an upset as the titans falls for the first time in over a year. pic.twitter.com/SyIaonQfUI
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
11:20am: This is mad!
Our hearts!! WHAT A GOAL! @SydneyChiefs hold on and we're in overtime! This is do or die!https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/IrrbWjYVlC
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
11am: This one is going down to the wire.
Woke up to a 1-2 series, this is absolutely insane. LETSSS GOOO @GfinityAU #PlayLikethePros #EliteSeriesAU pic.twitter.com/bcZgtesMzM
— Smiths (@Smiths_RL) July 8, 2018
10:55am: Finally the Chiefs wake up. They’re back in this match with a win in game 3.
This is what we've been waiting for! @SydneyChiefs @DrippayRL performs a beautiful double touch to sink a goal and Sydney now lead 2 – 0 in Game Three. https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/w1g57F491A
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
10:45am: Avant go up 2-0 with this incredible last-seconds winner!
What are these games! No goals until the final 10 seconds when Melbourne @AvantGaming steal the ball away off the very backs of @SydneyChiefs https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/uDp1n9Lrx8
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
10:35am: It’s a goal-fest in the first game, Melbourne Avant take first blood with a 4-3 win.
This is what Melbourne needed!! Incredible passes and plays as @ZeN_OCE angles in a beautiful goal. They now lead 4 – 2 with superstar @Plitz_RL already holding a hat-trick!https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/MN43wlD3p4
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018
10am: Big day coming up. Our first semi-final is the Sydney Chiefs vs Melbourne Avant.
Confidence, focus and smacktalk to match @SydneyChiefs are ready to move on to the finals!https://t.co/Q0T5jZ9Vih pic.twitter.com/wNBpsEXy2d
— Gfinity Australia (@GfinityAU) July 8, 2018