After all, they swept Heretics in their last encounter at the upper bracket semifinals.

But the EMEA powerhouse have grown into a different, much stronger team since then.

Heretics then racked off four-straight rounds to secure their first win of the series with a 13-7 score.

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However, Heretics managed to clutch the next two rounds to force Sunset into overtime.

However, Heretics responded with a 6-1 run through to round 11 to set up another dominant half.

Enes RieNs Ecirli led the way with a series-best 68 kills and 36 assists against a series-best 54 deaths.

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With their victory, Heretics have guaranteed themselves at least a second place finish and $400,000 in winnings.

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