The second day of Week 1 in the CDL Major III Qualifiers brought fans another action-packed slate of matchups. From hard-fought five-map series to dominant sweeps, teams are beginning to show their form as the race toward Major III heats up. Here's a breakdown of all the action:

Miami Heretics vs Vegas Falcons

In one of the most exciting series of the day, the Vegas Falcons and Miami Heretics battled through all five maps, with the Heretics ultimately taking the series 3-2.

• Map 1: Skyline Hardpoint – Vegas came out strong, crushing the Heretics 250-167 with efficient rotations and hill control.

• Map 2: Dealership SnD – The Heretics evened the series with a narrow 6-5 victory, clutching up in the final round.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – Momentum swung fully in Miami’s favor as they blanked Vegas 3-0, looking dominant on both sides of the map.

• Map 4: Hacienda Hardpoint – Vegas refused to back down, winning a close 250-234 map to force the decider.

• Map 5: Hacienda SnD – The Heretics stepped up under pressure, closing the series with a confident 6-2 win.

LA Guerrillas M8 vs Carolina Royal Ravens

The Carolina Royal Ravens took care of business against the Guerrillas M8, finishing the series 3-1 with a mix of slaying power and composure in key moments.

• Map 1: Protocol Hardpoint – A back-and-forth affair ended in the Ravens’ favor 250-243, thanks to clutch holds in the final hills.

• Map 2: Red Card SnD – The Ravens extended their lead with a 6-4 win, consistently outmaneuvering LAG in mid-round situations.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – The Guerrillas bounced back in dominant fashion, sweeping the round count 3-0.

• Map 4: Red Card Hardpoint – The Ravens closed the door on any comeback hopes with a commanding 250-146 win to seal the series.

Cloud9 New York vs OpTic Texas

OpTic Texas looked in peak form against Cloud9 New York, cruising to a clean 3-0 sweep with textbook gameplay across all three maps.

• Map 1: Vault Hardpoint – OpTic’s pressure was relentless, securing a 250-148 win with dominant hill time.

• Map 2: Protocol SnD – A solid team effort led to a 6-3 victory, with OpTic outclassing Cloud9 in late rounds.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – Cloud9 managed to take a round, but OpTic sealed the deal with a 3-1 win to finish the sweep.

Toronto Ultra vs Boston Breach

The Boston Breach came out firing on all cylinders, stunning Toronto Ultra with a dominant 3-0 sweep that showcased their potential heading into Major III.

• Map 1: Skyline Hardpoint – Boston made a statement early with a 250-113 rout, controlling the tempo from start to finish.

• Map 2: Dealership SnD – The Breach continued their hot streak with a clutch 6-4 win, winning key rounds with confidence.

• Map 3: Vault Control – Boston closed it out in style, shutting down Toronto 3-0 and completing the sweep.

Looking Ahead

Week 1 is already shaping up to be full of surprises, with Boston Breach and Miami Heretics making waves, and top squads like OpTic Texas continuing to show why they’re championship contenders. With more matches on the horizon, the standings could shift quickly—so stay tuned for the rest of the Major III Qualifiers action!