Call of Duty League Major I Qualifiers | Week 4 Day 1 Recap

Week 4 Day 1 of the Call of Duty League Major I Qualifiers delivered a dominant sweep and a strong bounce-back performance, as teams continued battling for crucial points heading into the first Major.

Vancouver Surge vs Miami Heretics (Miami Heretics win 3–0)

The day opened with a convincing performance from the Miami Heretics, who swept the Vancouver Surge in dominant fashion.

Map 1 – Exposure Hardpoint
Miami Heretics set the tone early, controlling Exposure Hardpoint from start to finish and cruising to a 250–194 victory. Vancouver struggled to gain consistent hill time as Miami dictated the pace.

Map 2 – Den Search & Destroy
The Heretics carried their momentum into Den SnD, securing a clean 6–3 win. Strong opening picks and coordinated site control kept Surge on the back foot throughout the map.

Map 3 – Exposure Overload
Miami completed the sweep on Exposure Overload, edging out a 2–1 victory. Tight positioning and late-round discipline allowed the Heretics to close out the series without dropping a map.

Final Score: Miami Heretics defeat Vancouver Surge 3–0

Riyadh Falcons vs Paris Gentle Mates (Riyadh Falcons win 3–1)

The second series of the day featured a dramatic turnaround, as the Riyadh Falcons recovered from a rough opening map to defeat Paris Gentle Mates.

Map 1 – Exposure Hardpoint
Paris Gentle Mates dominated the opening map, overwhelming the Falcons in Exposure Hardpoint with a lopsided 250–55 victory. The Gentle Mates’ slaying pressure left little room for Riyadh to respond.

Map 2 – Raid Search & Destroy
Riyadh Falcons bounced back immediately, taking Raid SnD 6–4. Improved pacing and clutch rounds helped the Falcons even the series.

Map 3 – Den Overload
Momentum stayed with Riyadh on Den Overload, where they secured a narrow 2–1 win. Strong control of key zones proved to be the difference in another tightly contested map.

Map 4 – Blackheart Hardpoint
The Falcons closed out the series on Blackheart Hardpoint, winning 250–231. Consistent rotations and late-game composure allowed Riyadh to lock in the 3–1 victory.

Final Score: Riyadh Falcons defeat Paris Gentle Mates 3–1

Week 4 Day 1 Takeaways

• Miami Heretics looked dominant from start to finish, securing a clean sweep over Vancouver.

• Vancouver Surge struggled to find momentum across all three game modes.

• Riyadh Falcons showed resilience, responding strongly after a blowout loss in Map 1.

• Paris Gentle Mates started fast but couldn’t maintain control as the series progressed.