Call of Duty League Major I Qualifiers | Week 3 Day 1 Recap

The action continued on Week 3 Day 1 of the Call of Duty League Major I Qualifiers, featuring two intense matchups that delivered clutch moments, map-five drama, and strong performances from teams looking to solidify their standings heading into the Major.

Riyadh Falcons vs G2 Minnesota (Riyadh Falcons win 3–2)

The opening series of the day was a thriller, as the Riyadh Falcons edged out G2 Minnesota in a tightly contested map five victory.

Map 1 – Colossus Hardpoint
G2 Minnesota started strong, taking Colossus Hardpoint 250–234. The Falcons kept it close throughout, but Minnesota’s late-game holds proved to be the difference.

Map 2 – Exposure Search & Destroy
Riyadh Falcons responded in Search & Destroy, securing a 6–4 win on Exposure. Their mid-round discipline and clutch executions allowed them to even the series.

Map 3 – Den Overload
The Falcons carried momentum into Den Overload, edging out Minnesota 2–1 in a slow, tactical map that came down to control of key zones.

Map 4 – Den Hardpoint
Facing elimination, G2 Minnesota delivered under pressure, winning an absolute nail-biter 250–249. A single break late in the game swung the map and forced a decisive Game 5.

Map 5 – Colossus Search & Destroy
Riyadh Falcons closed out the series on Colossus SnD with a confident 6–3 victory, shutting down Minnesota’s setups and securing the 3–2 series win.

Final Score: Riyadh Falcons defeat G2 Minnesota 3–2

Miami Heretics vs Carolina Royal Ravens (Carolina Royal Ravens win 3–1)

The second series saw the Carolina Royal Ravens bounce back from an early loss to secure a convincing 3–1 win over the Miami Heretics.

Map 1 – Blackheart Hardpoint
Miami Heretics came out firing, taking Blackheart Hardpoint 250–198. Their early rotations and slaying pressure caught Carolina off guard.

Map 2 – Den Search & Destroy
Carolina quickly adjusted, dominating Den SnD 6–3. Strong opening picks and disciplined setups allowed the Ravens to even the series.

Map 3 – Scar Overload
Scar Overload proved to be the turning point. The Ravens edged out a tight 4–3 victory, showing strong composure in late-round situations.

Map 4 – Exposure Hardpoint
Carolina closed the series with authority, winning Exposure Hardpoint 250–216. Consistent hill control and efficient trades sealed the win.

Final Score: Carolina Royal Ravens defeat Miami Heretics 3–1

Week 3 Day 1 Takeaways

• Riyadh Falcons secured a clutch map five victory to take an important series win.

• G2 Minnesota were competitive throughout but narrowly missed closing out two extremely close Hardpoints.

• Carolina Royal Ravens demonstrated strong in-series adjustments after dropping Map 1.

• Miami Heretics showed flashes of dominance but couldn’t maintain consistency across game modes.