The ESL upper bracket final sees TF2 Nations giants Sweden and Finland facing each other. Both nations are at the doorway to securing their place in the final, and I know neither team will go down without some serious fighting.

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It is certain that both nations have some of the finest players in Team Fortress 2. Since this is the first nations cup for the game we will have to look out for which team has really gelled together the fastest in terms of teamwork.

Statement from Sweden's Karl Terävä // weqo

"Finland is undoubtedly the strongest opponent in this cup for us and unfortunately we couldn't find a date for this game with our main lineup. I still believe our chances are good to grab the spot for the finals and we'll definitely do our best in the most exciting game in this cup up to date!"

As mentioned earlier the winner of the match will secure their place in the final, but the loser will have a second chance at the title in the loser bracket. As things have been progressing slowly in that bracket it isn't yet certain who the loser of this match will have to play.

Statement from Finland's Juho Pättö // Moose

"Sweden is no doubt our toughest opponent in this cup and I think we will most likely meet them again in the final no matter what happens today. I heard they are playing without bybben but we are also missing Haza so that's two strong scouts out from the game. It shouldn't affect either team too much though as we both have plenty of excellent substitutes."

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