Introduction

Our latest matchup in ECL Challenger Season 49 NA saw us, Chicken Coop, taking on Akimbo in a best-of-two series. We fought hard, but unfortunately, Akimbo secured victories on Mirage and Anubis, closing out the series 2-0. Despite the losses, we had some strong individual performances and valuable takeaways to build upon for future matches.

Map 1: Mirage (13-8 Loss for Chicken Coop)

Akimbo came into this match with a well-coordinated approach, securing the win against us. While we had moments of momentum, we ultimately couldn’t close out enough rounds to push for a comeback.

Key Players (Mirage)

• Akimbo:
  • N2o: 22 kills, 5 assists, 13 deaths, 68% headshot rate, 116.1 ADR
  • obi1337- : 21 kills, 3 assists, 14 deaths, 67% headshot rate, 97.3 ADR
  • consti: 15 kills, 2 assists, 6 deaths, 20% headshot rate, 75.4 ADR
• Chicken Coop:
  • BAGEL: 14 kills, 5 assists, 17 deaths, 71% headshot rate, 73.4 ADR
  • BiNoX: 13 kills, 3 assists, 15 deaths, 31% headshot rate, 61.1 ADR
  • taggy: 12 kills, 1 assist, 16 deaths, 58% headshot rate, 61.3 ADR

Match Highlights

• We Started Strong: We managed to keep the first half competitive, closing it at 5-7, staying within reach of Akimbo.
• BAGEL’s Consistency: With 14 kills and a 71% headshot rate, BAGEL stepped up to deliver impact frags throughout the game.
• Struggles in the Second Half: Akimbo’s coordinated executes and aggressive plays proved difficult to shut down, as we only managed to win 3 rounds after switching sides.
• Lessons Learned: While the result wasn’t in our favor, this game highlighted key areas where we can improve in our team coordination and mid-round calls.

Map 2: Anubis (13-4 Loss for Chicken Coop)

Following the tough loss on Mirage, we went into Anubis determined to bounce back. Unfortunately, Akimbo came in strong with a dominant first half, making it difficult for us to recover.

Key Players (Anubis)

• Akimbo:
  • N2o: 17 kills, 3 assists, 10 deaths, 65% headshot rate, 90.7 ADR
  • laxiee- : 16 kills, 2 assists, 8 deaths, 56% headshot rate, 99.6 ADR
  • consti: 14 kills, 0 assists, 8 deaths, 36% headshot rate, 80.9 ADR
• Chicken Coop:
  • taggy: 13 kills, 4 assists, 13 deaths, 69% headshot rate, 104.5 ADR
  • FRIZZY: 12 kills, 1 assist, 14 deaths, 50% headshot rate, 59.5 ADR
  • BiNoX: 11 kills, 2 assists, 13 deaths, 27% headshot rate, 69.5 ADR

Match Highlights

• Akimbo’s Early Domination: Akimbo took a 10-2 lead in the first half, making it extremely difficult for us to gain any momentum.
• taggy’s Effort: Despite the loss, taggy put up a strong performance with 13 kills and a 69% headshot rate, showing great individual form.
• Limited Comeback Chances: We managed to secure only two rounds in the second half, struggling to break through Akimbo’s well-structured defense.
• A Lesson in Adaptation: Anubis exposed some of our weaknesses in map control and mid-round execution, areas we will focus on improving before our next match.

Moving Forward

While this match didn’t go our way, we remain focused and ready to bounce back in our upcoming games. Our goal is to refine our strategies, strengthen our team synergy, and ensure we close out rounds more efficiently. We appreciate the support from our fans and are determined to come back stronger in the next matchup!

Final Scores:

• Mirage: Akimbo 13 – 8 Chicken Coop
• Anubis: Akimbo 13 – 4 Chicken Coop

Next Match

We now turn our focus to our upcoming match against Super Evil Gang on March 19, 2025, at 9:00 CT. This will be another chance for us to prove ourselves and secure a much-needed win in the ECL Challenger Season 49 NA. We’ll be preparing hard, analyzing our past mistakes, and fine-tuning our strategies to ensure we put up our best performance yet.

We’re taking this as a learning experience and will be back to fight for every round in our next game. Stay tuned, and as always, Go Chicken Coop!