Arbalet Cup Best of Four announced
By: Nix0n
Time: 2010-03-18 17:10

Arbalet Cup Best of Four has been announced to take in Kiev, gathering fnatic, SK Gaming, UNiTED and the newly crowned IEM4 World Champions from Na´Vi.

It might be the smallest Arbalet Cup to date, but looking at the participating teams, there is to be no doubt that it will be a show to the eye. Arbalet Cup Best of Four will take place at Kiev CyberSport Arena, a brand new LAN center set to open in the first days of April, the tournament will take place 9-11th of April. Invited to the tournament are fnatic, SK Gaming, UNiTED and Ukraine's very own Na´Vi.

Participating teams

fnatic
SK Gaming
UNiTED
Na´Vi

The four teams will play a group stage, where the teams will play five maps against each opponent. There will be played two matches per day and three play days in total, to determine the final placings. This also mean that there will be no playoffs, but still expect a lot of great action, as the teams will be playing five maps per day.

The total prize purse for the event is $22,500 and will be distributed as follows:

1. $12,000
2. $6,000
3. $3,000
4. $1,500

The event will take place 9-11th of April at the Kiev CyberSport Arena in Kiev and HLTV.org will be on site to bring you all of the action.

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go Na´Vi =)
2010-03-18 17:12:40
by: Winds
#2
Fnatic will beat Na'vi in final, then UNiTED will suprise @ 3rd

Post edited 2010-03-18 17:15:59
2010-03-18 17:13:53
no final...read :)

5 maps per day..weird

1. Na`Vi
2. SK
3. fnatic
4. UNiTED
2010-03-18 17:26:12
Then Fnatic, Na'vi, UNiTED, SK :D
2010-03-18 18:10:01
g0g0g0 na'vi :D
2010-03-18 17:14:22
Go united
2010-03-18 17:16:34
NA'VI FOREVA
2010-03-18 17:17:53
Go SK
2010-03-18 17:19:31
by: Neffet - HLTV.org
#7
Gonna be great! Go Na´Vi. =D
2010-03-18 17:19:32
wowowowow GOGOGO Na'Vi :D
2010-03-18 17:19:45
I should say,that those Kiev CyberSport Arena will be huge and adapted for TV,it would be the best Arena on the Urkaine/Russia/KZ territory no doubt

Nix u must be there :D
2010-03-18 17:20:34
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#18
I will :)
2010-03-18 17:29:00
So do I :D Cannot pass event such like this
2010-03-18 17:34:59
no crappy esl na?
2010-03-18 18:42:23
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#72
There will be HLTV, if that is what you are asking.
2010-03-18 18:55:26
btw,some rumors says that Kiev CyberSport Arena would be the best gamer club in Europe,rumors from official partner cyberarena.tv :D

I'm exciting O_O
2010-03-18 19:39:49
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#82
I've seen photos and some videos and it looks really amazing already, so cant wait to visit it.
2010-03-18 19:44:15
can i have a link please, all UKR sites are in ukranian :( its gibberish
2010-03-18 19:50:34
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#85
Here is the latest one - cyberarena.tv/video_show.php?video_id=3250
2010-03-18 19:55:23
Those PC,i think we can fly with propellers like 40sm :D
2010-03-18 20:00:11
thx bro.
2010-03-18 20:04:20
I can translate anything u want :D
2010-03-18 20:15:14
u wud refer ur frnd named google?

i think we r mutual frnds then!
2010-03-19 23:41:58
everything so simple,just because i'm ukrainian ;)
2010-03-21 02:47:47
in russian ;))
2010-03-20 00:31:54
lol, i doesn't see any cybersport sites on ukranian, 85% Ukranian people use russian language

P.S. GO GO Na'Vi!! all maps domination!

Post edited 2010-04-05 12:07:03
2010-04-05 12:06:28
why esl would be there? it's arbalet event not ESL
2010-03-18 19:10:09
true! mayB carmac just doesnt want the fans to see quality matches. :D
2010-03-18 19:51:17
by: ritN
#40
maybe the best arena in Europe
2010-03-18 17:47:16
no chance for Navi to beat fnatic's again : ))

fnatic
NA'Vi
SK Gaming
UNiTED
2010-03-18 17:21:38
NA'VI GL!
2010-03-18 17:21:59
navi
2010-03-18 17:24:20
na`vi and united !
2010-03-18 17:24:40
nix, I'm waiting for you ))
2010-03-18 17:25:12
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#37
I know you are ;)
2010-03-18 17:43:51
who win headphones? www.hltv.org/news/3785-competition-win-steelseries-7h

Post edited 2010-03-19 10:25:44
2010-03-19 10:25:29
I dont think so becouse they will play 5 maps with each with one team!
2010-03-18 17:25:51
tafa where can i saw to the video of building of KIEV CSARENA&&&
2010-03-18 17:28:10
Gux and Allen pure domination
2010-03-18 17:29:50
cyberarena.tv mb ))
2010-03-18 17:32:10
U've already uploaded "Ask Markeloff" ?
2010-03-18 17:37:08
yes it's up ;]
2010-03-18 17:56:30
omg, just go and see!
2010-03-20 00:33:28
navi
united
sk
fnatic

3a HeHbKy ykpauha
2010-03-18 17:35:41
great match navi and fnatic. will see who is nuber one in world, or SK suprise ^,,^
2010-03-18 17:35:56
UNiTED are a good team they are at the same level as NaVi let's just see if they can compet vs fnatic & SK
2010-03-18 17:36:06
NA`VI gogogo
2010-03-18 17:36:52
ONLY 4 TEAMS ???
2010-03-18 17:37:33
SK Gaming GoodLuck <3
2010-03-18 17:38:06
1: fnatic
2: Na´ Vi
3: SK
4: UNiTED
2010-03-18 17:39:20
go na'vi :P
2010-03-18 17:39:26
SK by face<3
2010-03-18 17:41:06
it's united time
2010-03-18 17:41:44
BO5 oO I hope there will be no games with overtime like @ WCG final. 5 maps can be still about 3 hours match.
2010-03-18 17:42:35
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#38
It's not best-of-five, they will play all five maps.
2010-03-18 17:44:12
Oh, so it was missunderstanding of mine.
2010-03-18 17:51:43
the news don't say if every map will count alone (+3 points), or if only the winner of the 5 maps (which means it's a bo5, first to 3 wins) will take the three points. thanks for the answer
2010-03-18 18:28:35
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#62
I think it will be three points if a team wins one map.
2010-03-18 18:30:55
1.fnatic
2.SK
3.Na'vi
4.utd
2010-03-18 17:43:27
Amazing tournament.. Teams are put to the test.

9-11 of April.. Kinda indicates that you'll need to call 911 as the tournament is just too HOT :)))

gl all.. go NaVi!!

Post edited 2010-03-18 17:48:59
2010-03-18 17:45:19
GO NAVI!!!!!
2010-03-18 17:48:54
by: xE0s
#43
go utd and na'vi
2010-03-18 17:54:35
It will be a great battle.Bydem byrzhyev na mesto stavitb)))
2010-03-18 18:00:06
+1))
2010-03-20 00:35:08
wow, that will be sick!
I think any team can become the first just like any team can become the last :)
2010-03-18 18:01:46
1. SK
2. Na´Vi
3. Fnatic
4. United
2010-03-18 18:05:49
good way to know what are the strenghs of these teams

Post edited 2010-03-18 18:09:27
2010-03-18 18:09:01
Arbalet is SICK, what a chance to get a lot of money I just hope its not fnatic
2010-03-18 18:10:00
Kiev cyber sport arena may be been is the biggest Computer Club in the world.
2010-03-18 18:10:41
gl united navi
2010-03-18 18:11:09
gl Na`Vi
2010-03-18 18:12:54
by: flou
#54
navi will win this ;'x
2010-03-18 18:13:31
w0w SK FTW
2010-03-18 18:14:05
very nice! looks good
2010-03-18 18:14:09
fnatic / na'vi / sk / united
2010-03-18 18:14:31
by: ritN
#58
I would like yet + mousesports
2010-03-18 18:17:59
5 maps / day
wtf :l


1. fnatic
2-3. SK/NaVi
4. UNiTED


"and HLTV.org will be on site to bring you all of the action."
action and demos please ! :DD
2010-03-18 18:22:08
no one can stop fnatic
2010-03-18 18:28:01
shure ;/ ?
2010-03-20 00:36:31
gogogo united
1. utd
2. sk
3. na`vi
4. fnatic
2010-03-18 18:34:16
by: ritN
#64
1.SK
2.Na`Vi
3.fnatic
4.Utd
2010-03-18 18:36:38
navi
fnatic
sk
utd
2010-03-18 18:45:12
by: oly.
#67
Na'Vi ftw go go go !
2010-03-18 18:46:07
perfect event =P

gl UNiTED & Na`Vi

I think:

1. fnatic
2-3. utd/navi
4. sk
2010-03-18 18:46:50
gl Na`vi & utd.
I think
1-2 fnatic
3-4 utd
but utd can win this tournament.
2010-03-19 03:40:53
1-2 fnatic or Na`Vi
3-4 utd or SK
(:

Post edited 2010-03-19 04:07:00
2010-03-19 04:04:32
1.Utd
2.SK
3.Na`Vi
4.fnatic
2010-03-18 18:47:02
1 utd
2 sk
3 fnatic
4 navi
2010-03-18 18:49:03
fnatic np .
2010-03-18 18:54:38

1/ fnatic
2/ Na´Vi
3/ SK Gaming
4/ UNiTED



2010-03-18 18:56:19
It depends a lot of who changed there tactics and how team UNiTED is playing.If nether of the teams changed something and UNiTED don't bring their A-game I think Na'Vi will destroy them again.If fnatic learned their lesson from the last tournament and the mastermind cArn made new starts fnatic will win for sure.So my prediction
1.Na'Vi
2.UNiTED
3.fnatic
4.SK
2010-03-18 18:59:25
SK GAMING :)
2010-03-18 19:03:36
Nice tourney.
gl all team.
2010-03-18 19:14:04
Fnatic
NaVi because de_nuke is :( for him
SK
United
2010-03-18 19:14:56
i guess
1. fnatic
2. SK
3. Na`Vi
4. UNiTED
i think where is just very a little chance for eastern european teams:D but who knows. HF
2010-03-18 19:21:16
So is there gonna be 2 matches between everyone ? For example, is SK going to play against all of them twice, or fnatic twice, Na'Vi twice and UNiTED once ?

Else I don't know where the 5 matches are distributed...

EDIT: Oh, 5 matches against the 3 others... 2 matches everyday for each team, does that make sense ?

Post edited 2010-03-18 19:59:25
2010-03-18 19:56:39
by: Nix0n - HLTV.org
#105
Two matches per day, three play days in total.
2010-03-18 21:40:06
Damn, I'm so dumb. 2 x 3 = 6. I don't know why I didn't do the maths in the first place, lol.
2010-03-18 21:58:16
go navi!!!
2010-03-18 19:56:59
arbalet owner rocks :D
2010-03-18 19:57:10
UNiTED gogogogo
PS gl SNG
2010-03-18 19:57:56
UNiTED WTF?
2010-03-18 20:18:06
by: mah9
#94
go fnatic!
2010-03-18 20:19:25
Most of you give for United a last place)))I don't think so,you badly know these guys, and that how much seriously they training, these dudes are capable of much
2010-03-18 20:29:16
1-2 sk/fnatic
3 united
4 navi
2010-03-18 20:29:29
SK
Na'Vi
fnatic
UNiTED
2010-03-18 20:34:40
n1!

gl natus vincere.-
2010-03-18 20:40:32
Oh, fuck me! What an event! Waiting unpatiently.
2010-03-18 20:49:53
by: Anb
#100
Believe in Na'Vi :)
Let the best team win :)~
2010-03-18 21:06:08
1. SK
2. Fnatic
3. Na´Vi
4. United
2010-03-18 21:06:54
UNiTED! gl
2010-03-18 21:10:16
gl Na'Vi :) .
2010-03-18 21:22:11
NAVI 4 sur
perfect team
2010-03-18 21:30:25
FNATIC
2010-03-18 22:45:27
Interesting format for the tournament. Should be a good watch.
2010-03-18 23:35:06
Awesome news :D,interesting news yeasterday and today :D
2010-03-19 00:01:54
by: WyX
#111
nice prizes!
gj arbalet, should be a great cup
2010-03-19 01:26:18
Time of SK in past. I think SK have poorest chanse 2 win this tournament.
2010-03-19 03:44:52
*chance
2010-03-19 04:07:24
Oh yeh Arbalet is amazing. He makes a great contribution to the development of cybersport in SNG.
2010-03-19 03:49:39
trust me navi got this, after their latest victory they should be extremely motivated to keep or claim the nr1 rank in the world. they will practice harder than any other team and will learn from previous mistakes. i think they will win this tournament hands down. second is most likely again going to be fnatic but it can also be sk if they are on fire. united will be last.
2010-03-19 04:19:09
navi<sk
sk<fnatic
fnatic<navi
united<all

top3 will be hard
2010-03-19 04:19:49
UNiTED DAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
2010-03-19 04:32:21
UNiTED gonna surprise the big boys FOR SURE

I always wanted to see them against top teams especially after navi's success..and I am so happy! :P

PS..Someone ask Dosia to join UNiTED...will make them a top 3 team. :)) Adren+Dosia=GG

Post edited 2010-03-19 05:41:20
2010-03-19 05:40:59
in post-USSR territory almost every good team can bit another grate team, so utd can make big problems to Navi, but with sk and fnatic..
2010-03-19 05:58:59
UNiTED GL
2010-03-19 07:24:42
gl navi
2010-03-19 08:01:52
think navi
2010-03-19 08:17:46
It will be interesting!Sk and fnatic were in top always)Navi now in top!) but united won arbalet cup asia and asus cup where were navi))) IT will be great tournament!! good luck navi and united!! sorry for my english!
2010-03-19 09:17:10
lol, Navi have won Arbalet Cup Asia, Utd won Arbalet Cup SNG, but they didn`t meat Navi, and Asus Cup, where wasn`t Navi.
2010-03-20 06:01:37
dimjkeee, United fail Arvalet Cup Asia, which win NaVi, United win Arbalet Cup Moscow, but not Asia, and Navi didn't play on asus ...
2010-03-19 10:11:48
1. SK
2. Na`Vi
3. fnatic
4. UNiTED
2010-03-19 10:37:32
fnatic
na'vi
sk
united
2010-03-19 11:11:36
I think Untd very strong and they will show very good game. GL all teams)
2010-03-19 12:03:25
Good luck SK-Gaming. UNiTED realy can suprise, gl to them too.
2010-03-19 12:55:07
I think (final result) :
1: fnatic - $12,000
2: Na´ Vi - $6,000
3: SK-Gaming - $3,000
4: UNiTED - $1,500
2010-03-19 12:58:27
GL SK, but I think that winner will be fnatic.
2010-03-19 15:23:16
so many united fan boys, too bad they're coming last
2010-03-19 15:32:07
=))) +1000
2010-03-19 17:42:21
#134 sure?Can we conclude a bet? if they are not the last you will write on this site that you are the silly loser and will remove the account.If they(united) are fourth I will remove my account, agree?Or you are not responsible for the words?
P.S sorry for my bad english ^^

Post edited 2010-03-19 18:10:44
2010-03-19 18:09:53
1. fnatic
2. na´vi
3. sk
4. united
2010-03-19 16:13:27
its gonna be about like this.... i think im apolagoising to all the Ukrainians & Russians but.......

1st fnatic
2nd Na`Vi
3rd SK - Gaming
4th UNiTED

2010-03-19 18:56:29
fnatic
navi
sk
united
2010-03-19 18:58:28
Nice!
2010-03-19 20:57:20
Na'Vi !
2010-03-20 00:28:28
O MY GOD ! :|

1° SkGAMING
2° NAVI
3° FANATIC
4° UNITED
2010-03-20 17:51:39
najs! Na`Vi win )) Cyberarena.tv best!
2010-03-20 18:10:08
Here is the deal:

NaVi has to stand their titel, fnatic need to take the revenge on NaVi, SK must show that they can do alot of damage by winning this, and united must show very good game and take atleast second place.

Well lets see what will happen =)
2010-03-21 10:09:52
Na`Vi GL & HF!

but will be

1.fnatic
2.Na`Vi
3.SK
4.united
2010-03-24 06:13:02
SK SK SK :)
2010-03-24 06:16:54
go Na´Vi! :)
2010-04-05 06:46:00
I think na'vi will either disappoint, ending third, or they'll win this :)
2010-04-05 12:12:55
fnatic
Navi
United
SK
2010-04-05 13:54:15
no one team can win again vs fnatic ..
2010-04-05 14:56:01
I think percentagewise to win it's like this:

fnatic 35%
NaVi 25%
SK 25%
UNiTED 15%

hope NaVi takes it though!
2010-04-05 15:34:15
IMO, prizemoney should be higher for this event! NOT that i don't respect Arbalet for even making this event, but even that female event has a higher prizemoney, ridiculous :\.
Would be cool, if the female price would be reduced a little and we would see a reasonable prize for this kind of an amazing event!

Post edited 2010-04-05 15:57:37
2010-04-05 15:52:56

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