The first Extreme Masters qualifying round begins with a match between Defining Stars and Sport in the Game. Defs has been a regular presence in international competitions and is now looking for a spot in the regular season to prove it belong to Europe's best. SnG features three players that represented Belarus at ENC 2008 and will try to prove all its worth against a more experienced side.

The Swedish Begrip Gaming squad will be confident of progressing after being drawn against EPS Spain's fourth-placed side, takeover. Begrip Gaming underwent several roster swaps in the past months but it should still be enough to see it moving to the second round.

Competo welcomes eXplosive in one of this round's most interesting matches. The German squad knows exactly what to do, having defeated Amazing Gaming in last season's EM qualifier.

Dimension4 will be cursing its luck after being drawn against Delinquent Habits, who surprised by emerging as winner of the Greek qualifier. The French team has been far from impressive in international competitions and is ready to return to the top flight.

This will be the first big test of the new x6tence squad, who now features former Nextlevel player, Daniel "furby" Luna. The Spanish giant will face Cubesports, a team composed of very experienced names.

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Extreme Masters III Qualifying Round 1