The relegation stage is over and PiNG and forZe are the last two teams in the knock-out stage.

In the matches between the runners-ups and the third-placed sides of the groups, it was the second-placed teams who came out on top in both encounters, without too much trouble.

Both matches were played on de_nuke and in both the score at half time was 9-6, with forZe and PiNG leading their respective games. And while the Ukrainians still conceded two rounds in the second half to compatriots DTS, winning the match 16-8, forZe made sure six rounds was all Begrip could get as they ran out 16-6 winners.

The two relegation winners will now advance to the playoffs, where they will meet the group winners, UNiTED and Natus Vincere.

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