Who was prepared for such a major upset so early on in the League? While Beastcoast is most certainly celebrating their victory, TSM and the entire NAL fanbase are stunned. It is safe to say that nobody was prepared for the outcome of Beastcoast vs. TSM.
Beastcoast stunned TSM in a singular match in Rainbow Six Siege's updated NAL, overcoming the odds and beating them 7-3. Beastcoast had to fight out various tight rounds and experienced some close calls along the journey, so the victory was not an easy one for them. Individually, Joseph "Phozzo" Eisenmann and Charlie “rooty” Tran delivered outstanding performances.
TSM won the NAL Finals in 2020 and is a clear favorite for the 2021 Six Invitational; the organizers recently rescheduled this for May. TSM is widely regarded as one of the top groups globally, and many North American fans believe TSM is the best team across the globe. Beastcoast, which nobody thought stood a chance against TSM, is a newcomer to the NAL from the NACL, R6's second tier.
While this result could signal the beginning of a "shift in power," it is too soon in the NAL to determine if any group can try to overturn the best teams in the long run. TSM has an impressive roster of high-quality talent, despite making a few uncharacteristic errors.
TSM had to readjust and equip their squad for a heated rivalry with XSET that took place March 31, while Beastcoast was on a break. Hence, TSM needs to quickly readjust its' strategy so that it can bounce back. However, Beastcoast has been given the time to let their win sink in and come to terms with the shock they have caused. Do you think they can keep it up for the rest of the League, or do you think they simply got lucky?
Who is Beastcoast?
Beastcoast is an online esports game organization that focuses on putting together tournaments and games based on the interests of gamers. Good content, entertainment, and public involvement are all priorities for the developers. It also has a gaming merchandise department. Grant Zinn founded the company in 2017 in New York City, New York.
They have team divisions that play multiple games, such as Rainbow Six Siege and Dota.
Who is TSM?
TSM stands for Team SoloMid, an established esports team based in the United States. Andy "Reginald" Dinh created it in September 2009. TSM has participants in various games such as League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege.
TSM's teams have won numerous tournaments and are considered one of the higher-class teams.
The Final Verdict
It is evident that the results of this game came as a shock to many as the majority of the predictions were in the favor of TSM. These results go to show that anything can happen, and you cannot underestimate the ability of a new team. This stage of the League emphasized the unpredictability and suspense of the gaming industry and set the tone for the remainder of the League.
Are you ready to see what the rest of the NAL and the teams have installed for us?
