The second day of Week 2 in the CDL Major III Qualifiers brought explosive matches, surprise upsets, and dominant performances across the board. From Miami’s shocking victory over FaZe to Vegas putting on a clinic against OpTic, here’s everything that went down on Day 2:

Atlanta FaZe vs Miami Heretics

In one of the biggest surprises of the stage so far, Miami Heretics stunned Atlanta FaZe with a 3-1 series win, handing the powerhouse squad a rare loss.

• Map 1: Vault Hardpoint – FaZe kicked off the series strong with a solid 250-218 win.

• Map 2: Dealership Search & Destroy – Miami responded with a gritty 6-5 victory, seizing momentum.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – The Heretics stayed hot, taking Control 3-1 to push FaZe to the brink.

• Map 4: Red Card Hardpoint – Miami closed it out in style with a 250-220 win, securing the upset over one of the league’s top teams.

Vegas Falcons vs OpTic Texas

The Vegas Falcons turned in a dominant showing against OpTic Texas, taking the series 3-1 and making a statement in their qualifiers campaign.

• Map 1: Vault Hardpoint – Vegas started strong, winning the opener convincingly 250-185.

• Map 2: Red Card Search & Destroy – OpTic kept the series alive with a clutch 6-5 SnD win.

• Map 3: Vault Control – The Falcons bounced back with a narrow 3-2 win in Control.

• Map 4: Skyline Hardpoint – Vegas ran away with it, closing the series out with a dominant 250-112 victory.

Boston Breach vs LA Guerrillas M8

Boston Breach showed consistency and poise as they took care of business against the LA Guerrillas M8, winning the series 3-1.

• Map 1: Vault Hardpoint – Breach opened with a solid 250-209 win.

• Map 2: Hacienda Search & Destroy – Guerrillas evened the series in a close 6-5 SnD.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – Boston regained control with a 3-2 win.

• Map 4: Hacienda Hardpoint – Breach shut it down with a commanding 250-192 victory to secure the series.

Cloud9 New York vs Los Angeles Thieves

The LA Thieves made quick work of Cloud9 New York in a dominant 3-0 sweep, showing sharp form as they climb the standings.

• Map 1: Protocol Hardpoint – Thieves set the tone early with a 250-201 win.

• Map 2: Rewind Search & Destroy – They followed it up with a clean 6-2 SnD.

• Map 3: Hacienda Control – LA finished strong with a 3-1 win to complete the sweep.

Final Thoughts

Week 2 Day 2 shook up the CDL standings in a major way. Miami Heretics stunned FaZe, Vegas dominated OpTic, and the Thieves reminded everyone why they’re a threat come Major time. With just a few more days of qualifiers left, every match counts more than ever.

Stay tuned for more CDL coverage as the action continues!