The format used in INPL events closely resembles NXL tournaments , with 15-minute game time and a 4-point mercy rule . These events typically span two days , with Prelims on Thursday and playoffs on Friday , which is the only weekend day in the country .
Datis Tehran , having won the last two events , was the most anticipated team . They reached the Semi-Finals along with Singo BND , Datis Shemiranat , and Tehran02 . Datis Tehran has a history of dominating Iranian National events , with the exception of one event in 2009 at PALM Kish Island .
The games on the second day were delayed due to heavy rain , forcing some matches to be played after sunset under projector lights . Tehran02 and Datis Tehran advanced to the Finals . In a nail-biting match , Tehran02 initially led 2-1 , but Datis Tehran managed to tie it 3-3 with only 49 seconds left on the clock . A critical decision was made after a player from Datis made a controversial move , ultimately leading to a 2-for-1 penalty in favor of Tehran02 . The match concluded with Tehran02 winning 4-3 , ending Datis Tehran ’ s winning streak .
Tehran02 was phenomenal at the event . On their journey to the Finals , they defeated teams like Spad , who secured 3rd place in the previous event and then Persian Gulf which was the team that made it to the Finals in the past two events but fell short against Datis Tehran both times .
Dave Rotunda www . paintball . media
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