Vision Strikers vs. Gambit\/Crazy Raccoon winner<\/li><\/ul>
The final two teams will be determined on Thursday, Sept. 16, via the final group stage matches. Regardless of who wins, however, their spots are already reportedly locked in. <\/p>
If these first-round matchups are confirmed to be true, then it becomes impossible for two North American teams to reach the grand final. It is possible for there to be a grand final featuring only EMEA teams if either G2 or Gambit advance through one side while Acend or SuperMassive Blaze advance through the other. Only Acend or SMB will even make it to the playoffs.<\/p>