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13.05.2021eSports

VBL play-offs: All matches involving #B04eSports players live on Twitch

The wait is over, time to get back on the consoles. The #B04eSports players are in the VBL play-offs on 15 and 16 May. The Leverkusen players are looking to qualify for the VBL Grand Final at the start of June that rounds off the current VBL season.
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The opening fixtures in the play-offs, to be played using the FIFA Ultimate Team online friendly format, involve the Xbox players. Fabian ‘B04_DUBZJE’ De Cae and his rivals start on Saturday, 15 May at 13.00 CEST in the first of four Swiss Rounds on the day.

One round consists of first and second legs with the goals scored combined. If the scores are level after the two 90-minutes then the winner will be determined in extra time and on penalties if required. The first Swiss Round for the PlayStation 4 players starts at 17.30 CEST on Saturday night. Kai ‘DETO’ Wollin and Marc ‘MARC_LDW23’ Landwehr will represent the Werkself.

The fifth Swiss Round is on Sunday, 16 May, and is followed by the knockout stages (Round of 32 & Round of 16). The kick-off for competitors on both formats is at 17.00 CEST. All players with a maximum of two defeats after five Swiss Rounds will progress to the knockout phase. The winners of the Round of 16 matches will go through to the VBL Grand Final.

Details of the tournament mode of the VBL play-offs can be found HERE.

kick-off times for the Play-offs:

Xbox:

Saturday, 15 May:

  • Swiss Round – 13.00 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 14.00 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 15.00 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 16.00 CEST

Sunday, 16 May:

  • Swiss Round – 17.00 CEST
  • Followed by: Knockout phase (Round of 32 & Round of 16)

PlayStation 4:

Saturday, 15 May:

  • Swiss Round – 17.30 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 18.30 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 19.30 CEST
  • Swiss Round – 20.30 CEST

Sunday, 16 May:

  • Swiss Round – 17.00 CEST
  • Followed by: Knockout phase (Round of 32 & Round of 16)

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