By Sagar V. Mankar Saudi Arabia-owned Thai Team Falcon has just clinched an impressive victory at the Esports World Cup (EWC) Free Fire 2024, adding another feather to their cap after COD Warzone.
The tournament, held from July 10 to 14 at the Boulevard Riyadh City in Saudi Arabia, featured 18 top-tier teams from 6 regions, competing for a share of the $1 million prize pool.
How Did Team Falcon Perform Throughout the Tournament?
Team Falcon’s performance in the Knockout Stage and Points Rush Stage was underwhelming, to say the least.
During the Knockout Stage, the 18 teams were split into three groups, competing in a round-robin format over 18 matches. Team Falcon, placed in Group C alongside formidable teams like Gaimin Gladiators and Twisted Minds, ended up in third position with 188 points, trailing behind LOUD and Buriram United Esports.
In the Points Rush stage, which determines the head start points for the Grand Finals, Team Falcon is able to only secure one bonus point. This put them at a disadvantage compared to Buriram United Esports, who entered the Grand Finals with soli eight head start points.
Despite a somewhat lackluster performance in the earlier stages, Team Falcon pulled off a spectacular comeback in the Grand Finals. The format consisted of six matches, and it was in these high-stakes games that Team Falcon truly shined. They dominated the first and sixth matches, which proved key in their overall victory. The Grand Finals concluded with Team Falcon amassing 106 points, narrowly beating Indonesian powerhouse EVOS DIVINE by seven points and clinching the $300,000 prize along with 1000 Club points.
Thai player Moshi, representing Buriram United Esports, was named the MVP of the tournament, earning $50,000 for his outstanding performance.
What makes this victory even more special?
Beyond the substantial cash prize and Club points, Team Falcon has secured a coveted slot at the World Series (FFWS) Global Finals later this year.
This opportunity, as announced by the game’s developer Gerena, adds another layer of prestige to their victory and sets the stage for even more intense competition in the future.
Overall standings for the Esports World Cup – Free Fire 2024:
- Team Falcons: 106 points
- EVOS Divine: 99 points
- Miners.gg: 90 points
- Buriram United Esports: 86 points
- All Gamers: 77 points
- LOUD: 62 points
- RRQ Kazu: 61 points
- Gaimin Gladiators: 57 points
- Fluxo: 51 points
- P Esports: 51 points
- Twisted Minds: 40 points
- Team Solid: 18 points
Prize Pool Distribution:
- TEAM FALCONS: $300,000 + 1000 points
- EVOS DIVINE: $175,000 + 600 points
- NETSHOES MINERS: $125,000 + 350 points
- BURIRAM UNITED ESPORTS: $80,000 + 200 points
- AG GLOBAL: $60,000 + 110 points
- LOUD: $50,000 + 70 points
- RRQ KAZU: $40,000 + 40 points
- GAIMIN GLADIATORS: $35,000 + 20 points
- FLUXO: $30,000
- P ESPORTS: $25,000
- TWISTED MINDS: $20,000
- TEAM SOLID: $15,000
- ALL GLORY GAMING: $10,000
- RETA ESPORTS: $9,000
- HOTSHOT ESPORTS: $8,000
- 19ESPORTS: $7,000
- ONIC OLYMPUS: $6,000
- ALQADSIAH ESPORT: $5,000
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