After the holiday break, the FC Pro Open is back, kicking off the second half of the competition season’s tournament. For players in Group A, this marks their final chance to compete for a share of the massive $532,000 prize pool and secure a coveted spot at the FC Pro World Championship later this summer.
With all five remaining rounds of Match Week 5 packed with thrilling matchups, fans are in for a treat. However, a few standout battles are sure to capture the attention of the FC community. Fans can catch all the action from Match Week 5 of the FC Pro Open from 6 PM on Twitch and YouTube.
Here are the must-watch matches:
(39) NIKSNEB vs (24) Stingray
t’s time for the ‘Battle of the Brits’ in Match Week 5, as NikSNEB faces Stingray in what promises to be an electrifying clash. Their previous encounter in Match Week 1 saw NikSNEB edge out a narrow 3-2 victory, a result that played a crucial role in securing his current second-place position in Group A.
Despite the loss, Stingray delivered a strong performance in Match Week 1, defeating xcharifx, Mark11, and FacuCowen to match NikSNEB’s point tally, with only goal difference keeping him in third place.
Fans won’t have to wait long for this highly anticipated rematch, as it will be part of the opening matches of Match Week 5.
(11) Mark11 vs (35) xcharifx
If two players are looking to redeem themselves after disappointing performances in Match Week 1, it’s Mark11 and xcharifx. Both players ended the first stage with 4 points, with goal difference placing Mark11 at the bottom of Group A.
Adding intrigue to this matchup is their previous encounter, which ended in a draw during Match Week 1. However, with their hopes of reaching the FC Pro Open Finals on February 1st, 2025, hanging by a thread, a 4-4 draw simply won’t cut it this time.
Both competitors need a near-perfect run in this stage of the competition, making this clash a high-stakes showdown that fans won’t want to miss.
(18) FacuCowen vs (3) Jafonso
Former FC Pro World number one Jafonso came close to finishing Match Week 1 with a perfect record, but FacuCowen delivered an impressive 5-3 victory, handing the Al Nassr Esports player his only defeat of the week.
Despite the setback, Jafonso leads Group A with 12 points, while FacuCowen sits in fourth place with six points. A second win over Jafonso in Match Week 5 could significantly boost FacuCowen’s chances of advancing to the FC Pro Open Finals.
However, failure to secure a victory against Jafonso will put pressure on FacuCowen to win against the rest of the competition in Group A if he hopes to keep his FC Pro Open dreams alive.
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