The Ducklings dropped two points in the prelims , taking a surprising 0-4 loss to Redball Paris and then fighting tough against Toulouse Purple , but ultimately taking a heartbreak 3-4 defeat . Dropping into the Ochos , they would scrape out a 4-3 over the number 7 seed Pimp Squad Cologne to gain a berth into the Quarterfinals . There , in an intense , highly-contested 2-1 match , they lobbed off the number one seed of the event : Benfica .
This is where the ride would end for The Ducklings , as they squared up against an amped-up Ignition . Ignition would make easy business of The Ugly Ducks , and take their place in the finals to face off against Ballistics
Goettingen . Ballistics topped Ignition in the previous event , The Portugal Invitational , back in May . This time , the two found themselves toe-to-toe in the finals to fight for the first and second place slots in the overall standings . Neither team gave an inch , and by the skin of their teeth , it was Ignition that would take home the gold , winning 5-4 with seconds left on the clock .
Ballistics did gain enough points to move into the number one spot in the standings , but with Ignition playing as tight as they have been , they are only 6 points behind , and they will certainly be biting on the German ’ s heels at the European Championship set for the end of this month . www . paintball . media
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