Review [eSports] The Masters of the Sword - Penguins vs Synergy

[Mr.Latvian 3,597]

Welcome!
Today, I will be reviewing the “Synergy” vs “Penguins” game. I reviewed the face-off where same teams participated - read the review here. You can check out the stream of their first clash

as well as follow other MoS games on Russian YouTube channel.

For Synergy this was their last chance to stay in the tournament. They must have won this game to stay in the tournament, but Penguins needed just a tie to eliminate Synergy. In the last game, Penguins won against "Star Warriors" and that gave them 3 points they needed. Review on the game will be done in no time, so follow this section for updates.

As for the Penguins vs Synergy, the match was played on Parma in XP/BP format.

First Round

Already in the start of the round, Penguins were pushing and being aggressive. In first minute @Mad who has been great asset for Penguins attacks since game 1, ran into the enemy base and tried to get the flag. Synergy players cleared him out, but @I.z.I who came as a support, was able to grab the flag and take it near the base. Great counter from Synergy, however, crossed his plans and they managed to return the flag. It wasn't Synergy's finest moment, though.

Around 6-7 minutes left from the first round, @John stroke for Penguins flag and with help of @Gothic, he took it further away from Penguins base. In the same time, Penguins descended into the Synergy's base to retrieve enemy's flag.

@MIKI3 who had Double Armor and Speed Boost equipped, grasped Synergy's flag with help of @Spy and their leader ride it near the flag capture point. In time he @MIKI3 was reaching the flag capture point, he landed few shots on Synergy's flagman, which made a huge impact on the course. Thanks to that, Penguins were able to return the flag and turn the score to 1:0. Great performance from our community team!

Not even minute after the capture, Synergy team tried to pull the flag from Penguins base, but great counterattack from Penguins stopped them in tracks. On the contrary, it looked like Penguins successfully retrieved Synergy's flag. However, @I.z.I the flag-holder, flipped at the last moment with Double Armor and Speed Boost. What a noob! (Just kidding, don't take it seriously.) It reminded me of @MIKI3 flip in the last seconds against the same opponents!

But, despite the fact that Synergy members were literally millimeters away from returning, Penguins did not fail to capture. It was 2:0 for Penguins.

Just 3 minutes before the end of round, @I.z.I once again tried to get the third flag for his team. Synergy killed enemy flagmen several times, but Penguins were still able to capture the flag. Synergy desperately needed to set their minds on winning next rounds.

In the last minute, Synergy players were close to capturing the flag, but Penguins who were focused on wining the game, showed an awesome teamwork and returned the flag without giving the enemy a chance to open the score for their team. Penguins won this round 3:0.

Second Round

In the third minute of the round, Penguins fully used the advantage of @Spy having Double Power equipped and grabbed the enemy flag. Meantime, a small mistake occurred on Penguins' side, perhaps due to error in timing of supply drops or miscommunication, which lead to @Makxxe taking Double Armor and Speed Boost from their base. Luckily for them, it didn't make a big impact on Penguins who still delivered the flag and captured it. Penguins grabbed the lead.

In the fifth minute, Synergy had a big chance to tie the score, but @Spy, who camped at their flag point, damaged multiple Synergy players and held them up till his clan mates came to support him.

Round ended with the score 1:0 for Penguins. This round was mostly about shootouts and defending from both teams and both teams wanted to prevent any mistakes. Synergy focused more on eliminating all the Penguins' attacks, which led to less productive offense. In my opinion, Synergy should have been more aggressive than defensive. Nevertheless, Penguins had more opportunities and they deserved their win in this round.

Third Round

The third round looked pretty much like the previous one. Penguins focused their attention on attack and placing players in camping positions rather than on drops in their base. @Dynamite picked them up, both Double Armor and Speed Boost. That created an opportunity for Synergy to get the flag to their base. Penguins returned the flag in the last moment and with some difficulties. They even turned the tables when @Mad picked up Synergy's flag from empty base. Unluckily for Penguins, @Mad got technical problems and was forced to leave the battle which allowed Synergy to return the flag from enemy base.

At around third minute of the round, Synergy players got Penguins' flag and drove it to the last ramp of their base. Just few seconds before they could capture, Penguins made an awesome comeback. They counterattacked and returned their flag, they even grabbed the enemy's flag which led to their first capture. Penguins opened the score and grabbed the lead once again.

Not long after @FinalStage picked up Double Armor, he took Synergy's flag and replenished his HP with Repair Kit on his way to the base. He got to his base and Penguins captured their second flag.

Just after the second Penguins' capture, @I.z.I picked up another flag and drove towards his base. Few moments later Penguins already led by three flag difference.

That is also how round ended. Penguins won this round 3:0 and the whole match with same result. Penguins got themselves another 3 points.

Conclusion

Penguins showed an excellent teamwork and tactic realization in the Parma map. It's not a secret that Penguins are friends in real life and meet each other. This game showed that it's not necessary to have Veteran owners, nor Champions, nor be really well known in Tanki eSports to win the match. With this victory, Penguins eliminated Synergy from the tournament. This hasn't been a successful tournament for Champion owners and CC9 winners.

This victory also allowed Penguins to move on to the Play-off stage. They will most certainly receive the Gladiator and hopefully not only that! Good luck to them and please support them on their page here.

Edited January 3, 2018 by Yisroel.Rabin

[Flexoo 6,980]

Proofread. Nice work Janis.

Edited April 25, 2017 by Flexoo

[GrafCastiel 414]

Nice work m8, wish you the best as mod :)
First time i see something awesome from EN fourm 
GL to penguins for the win  :lol:

[Spy 14,736]

Nice article m8!

I enjoyed to read it ;)

[F.I.N.I.S.H.E.R 2,397]

Well written and congrats to Penguins!  ^_^

[manokaka 58]

Which Clan Penguins Is going to face next?