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

Week 3 Day 1 of the Call of Duty League Major II Qualifiers delivered a dramatic map-five thriller, a dominant Hardpoint performance, and a tightly contested closing series as teams continue battling for crucial seeding points heading toward Major II.

Carolina Royal Ravens vs Boston Breach (Carolina Royal Ravens win 3–2)

The opening series of the day went the distance, as the Carolina Royal Ravens outlasted the Boston Breach in a back-and-forth five-map battle.

Map 1 – Colossus Hardpoint
Boston Breach struck first, taking Colossus Hardpoint 250–189 behind strong rotations and consistent slaying pressure.

Map 2 – Exposure Search & Destroy
Carolina responded in Exposure SnD, edging out a narrow 6–5 victory in a round-by-round contest that evened the series.

Map 3 – Den Overload
Boston regained control on Den Overload, dominating the map 4–0 to move within one map of the series win.

Map 4 – Den Hardpoint
Facing elimination, the Ravens delivered a statement performance, overwhelming Boston 250–109 to force a decisive Game 5.

Map 5 – Raid Search & Destroy
Carolina carried that momentum into Raid SnD, closing out the series with a confident 6–2 victory to complete the reverse swing and secure the win.

Final Score: Carolina Royal Ravens defeat Boston Breach 3–2

Riyadh Falcons vs FaZe Vegas (Riyadh Falcons win 3–1)

The Riyadh Falcons secured a strong 3–1 victory over FaZe Vegas, powered by dominant Hardpoint performances.

Map 1 – Colossus Hardpoint
Riyadh opened the series with a solid 250–220 win, controlling key hills late to secure the opening map.

Map 2 – Den Search & Destroy
FaZe answered back on Den SnD, taking a 6–2 victory with disciplined setups and early round control.

Map 3 – Exposure Overload
The Falcons regained momentum on Exposure Overload, winning 3–1 through strong positioning and efficient zone control.

Map 4 – Colossus Hardpoint
Riyadh closed the series emphatically, dominating Colossus Hardpoint 250–102 to seal the 3–1 win.

Final Score: Riyadh Falcons defeat FaZe Vegas 3–1

Paris Gentle Mates vs Cloud9 New York (Cloud9 New York win 3–2)

The final series of the day delivered another five-map battle, with Cloud9 New York edging out Paris Gentle Mates in a tightly contested matchup.

Map 1 – Blackheart Hardpoint
Cloud9 struck first, winning Blackheart Hardpoint 250–215 after pulling away in the later rotations.

Map 2 – Exposure Search & Destroy
Momentum continued for Cloud9 on Exposure SnD, where they secured a 6–3 victory to take a 2–0 series lead.

Map 3 – Den Overload
Paris responded on Den Overload, dominating the map 6–2 to keep the series alive.

Map 4 – Colossus Hardpoint
The Gentle Mates forced a Game 5 with a strong 250–213 win on Colossus Hardpoint, setting up a decisive final map.

Map 5 – Scar Search & Destroy
Cloud9 closed out the series on Scar SnD, winning 6–3 to secure the 3–2 victory.

Final Score: Cloud9 New York defeat Paris Gentle Mates 3–2

Week 3 Day 1 Takeaways

• Carolina Royal Ravens showed resilience, bouncing back from a dominant Map 3 loss to win the series.

• Riyadh Falcons continue to look dangerous in Hardpoint, securing two strong wins in the mode.

• Cloud9 New York demonstrated composure in clutch situations, closing out another tight map-five battle.

• With Major II approaching, every series win is proving critical for seeding and momentum.