The Miami Heretics secured two significant victories on Friday, advancing in the lower bracket of the Call of Duty League (CDL) Stage 1 Major held in Dallas. These wins were crucial for the Heretics, as they fought to remain in contention for the championship.
Miami Heretics’ Performance in CDL Stage 1 Major
The Heretics started their day with a hard-fought match against Toronto KOI. After narrowly winning the first game in a series of tightly contested rounds, Miami showcased their skills with a decisive 3-0 sweep over the Vancouver Surge in the subsequent match.
Match Summaries
- Miami vs. Toronto KOI
- Exposure Hardpoint: Toronto 250 – 195 Miami
- Raid Search and Destroy: Miami 6 – 5 Toronto
- Exposure Overload: Miami 3 – 2 Toronto
- Colossus Hardpoint: Toronto 250 – 214 Miami
- Den Search and Destroy: Miami 6 – 4 Toronto
- Miami vs. Vancouver Surge
- Exposure Hardpoint: Miami 250 – 246 Vancouver
- Raid Search and Destroy: Miami 6 – 2 Vancouver
- Scar Overload: Miami 4 – 3 Vancouver
The Surge initially launched their day with a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Royal Ravens. In other matches, FaZe Vegas eliminated the Boston Breach, and the Riyadh Falcons secured a win over Cloud9 New York, both concluding with a score of 3-1.
CDL Stage 1 Major Structure
All 12 teams in the CDL qualified for the Major, running through Sunday. Teams finishing in the top eight entered the upper bracket, while those ranked ninth through twelfth began in the lower bracket. Each series follows a best-of-five format, culminating in a grand final featuring a best-of-seven showdown.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The competitive landscape offers enticing rewards:
| Position | Prize Money | CDL Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $150,000 | 100 |
| 2nd | $90,000 | 75 |
| 3rd | $50,000 | 60 |
| 4th | $30,000 | 45 |
| 5-6th | $15,000 | 30 |
| 7-8th | $7,500 | 15 |
| 9-12th | No Prize | No Points |
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead to Saturday’s schedule, the matches will include:
- Upper-bracket semifinal: Paris Gentle Mates vs. Los Angeles Thieves
- Upper-bracket semifinal: G2 Minnesota vs. OpTic Texas
- Lower-bracket round 2: FaZe Vegas vs. Riyadh Falcons
- Lower-bracket quarterfinal: Miami Heretics vs. TBD
- Lower-bracket quarterfinal: Winner of FaZe Vegas/Riyadh Falcons vs. TBD
The Miami Heretics are determined to continue their journey in the CDL Stage 1 Major, building momentum from Friday’s wins as they strive for the championship title.
