[WCT USA] - Third Place Playoff - GNF v APK Grey

[@theprogrammerinyou]

What a brilliant piece of sportsmanship by Mark at 10:00! He declared a tag even before the ref did, though he knew it would cost them the match.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Very true!!

[@ProvencaLeGaulois]

The athletes don't see any timer iirc, he had no idea if he had been caught before the 13 sec mark or not. Still great sportsmanship to declare the tag before the ref does!

[@WCTFanChannel]

I mean, the sport is great, but these are the moments that really make it worth watching :)

[@BigDaddyWes]

There's no reason to whine about a tag or pretend it didn't happen if you know you were tagged. It's not really good sportsmanship, it's just not running around the arena after you know you've lost. These athletes do all see very courteous and nice, but like I just think it's weird you're surprised they would stop evading after they know they were tagged. Most of the chases stop before the buzzer goes off if the tag is made. It's not like anyone is going to pretend it didn't happen unless they legitimately didn't feel getting tagged.

[@jeffm6651]

I really hope this tradition of integrity keeps on as WCT progresses. It's the unspoken code of the game every athlete should honor.

[@shreyashpathak2645]

I Like the The Last Moment where all the Athletes Try to Cheer up the Last Point, Every One enjoy the Game, Thanks GNF

[@michaelross1464]

I'm heartbroken and elated. APK grey was one of my favorites from the beginning (loved seeing basketball represented!). Then I saw the rest of the team in action and knew I picked well. Everyone on both sides showed up and did their job. Great, consistent tags the whole match through. I just want more of this sport!

[@WorldChaseTag]

Cheers for the support Michael!! There'll be more content coming up later this year!!

[@jeremysun7365]

Mark, Ethan, Frank, Ashlee, WenXin and Jay. I like the first three the most. They are so good to bring the team to the top 4. Then they have the only woman in the game. We all know there is a physical diff between men and women. A salute to Ashlee to be on the team.

[@laserjet2000]

Not to mention that Ashlee managed to catch that bulldozer from the other team in a previous match!

[@parasgirdher399]

Really nice to see both teams giving more chances to other players than the star performers.

[@WCTFanChannel]

yeah, I totally agree!

[@juannunez5767]

Both teams seemed exhausted by this point in the competition. Both teams were still going hard but some of the slips and sub 5 second tags maybe wouldn't happen earlier in the competition. Great job by both GNF and APK Grey on this close match.

[@squaresphere]

I dunno, might have been how happy everyone was to play the match but it felt very low tension. Kudos to GNF for the win. I'm so interested to see the player stats break down for APKG.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Yeah, because this one had lower stakes I think everyone was just having a good time!!

[@WCTFanChannel]

They should make a platinum tier for the trading cards because Mark scored so high haha

[@Umi366]

This was a fun match, not really competitive as the others just pure enjoyment from both teams. Btw at 6:47 Wenxin Approached the tilted cube kinda like how Caryl would in the previous WCT’s.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Yeah that's true!!!

[@youretotallyrightbut463]

How was it not as competitive? It went to a tiebreaker and was 0-0 the entire time until the final chases? It’s possibly the most competitive match of the tournament? It was decided by a second in a tiebreaker

[@pretzelkch8322]

@@youretotallyrightbut463 You could tell these two knew there were fewer stakes and therefore were having more fun with it. Seth even said so in one of the other comment chains on this vid.

[@pretzelkch8322]

@@youretotallyrightbut463 Also, like your u/n, very diplomatic XP

[@sitofak]

I feel we're watching the golden era of WCT. Perfect mix of professional production and camaraderie between the players.

[@theprogrammerinyou]

8:00 - When you need one point so bad, we all turn to Ethan Guzman.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Against Davis too!!

[@laserjet2000]

When the tournament began, Ethan felt just like another standard player! But, as the pressure went on, he transformed! I really enjoyed watching him!!

[@amiri7392]

Can we take a moment to appreciate Mark's awareness at 9:57 , He switched directions mid slide to avoid a tag, taking a route i've never seen before

[@tomchien4212]

Someone reminds me from 3:52 it was a series of action between the best ones: Ethan vs Seth vs Frank vs Davis vs Mark. They know the strategy. That were battles of the ACES.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

Probably one of the closest matches in the history of World Chase Tag!

[@mattsigmund1400]

I would love to refer you to the WCT 4 Final match, which was also just as close and nailbiting. However, this match definitely had more fun moves and long lasting chases despite the low final score.

[@traceurs619]

That would probably have to be APK Grey vs APEX in my opinionXD this is for sure 2nd for me though

[@AmelAmaruRestrepoCasas]

@@mattsigmund1400 WCT 4 final will forever be the most epic match. But both semis we're nailbiting as well, GNF knockin Marrero Gang, and Caryl with the comeback against his former team, not to mention Medhi went mad evading for Blacklist. There was just soo much on the line my god.

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

@@mattsigmund1400 I’ve watched that clip before!

[@armagandeniz4988]

Never clicked on a video so fast before, this sport is the future!

[@WorldChaseTag]

Cheers for the support Black Wolf!!!

[@deepbhadja5730]

Exactly my words, WCT has become not only my favourite sport but also the favourite content to watch on youtube.

[@WorldChaseTag]

@@deepbhadja5730 Cheers Deep - very happy to hear it!!

[@WarriorKeoki]

Can't wait for the notification tomorrow that the Finals have dropped!! SO STOKED!!

[@daviddastroyer8167]

Let’s gooo! Staying up for this. I thought finals would be uploaded today but I’ll take anything. 🔥🔥

[@WorldChaseTag]

Cheers David!!! What tie is it where you are? Yeah, third place playoff this week, final next week!!

[@daviddastroyer8167]

@@WorldChaseTag it’s currently 12 am where I am. Staying up for WCT content

[@WorldChaseTag]

@@daviddastroyer8167 Ahh ok - where about are you? Maybe India? Russia?

[@saurabhwarrior3368]

@@WorldChaseTag it maybe Japan or around somewhere... Bcoz it was 10*30 pm here in India when It was uploaded!!!

[@WorldChaseTag]

@@saurabhwarrior3368 Ah OK. Japan is 9hrs ahead of the UK so it would have been 3am when it was released. It must be somewhere between Japan and India. Indonesia maybe? Mongolia?

[@traceurs619]

I’m glad GNF made 3rd place, but I love the hell out of APK Grey! Can’t wait until Frank comes back and seeing the rest of their team’s improvements next time will be insane. For the 1st female in WCT, Ashley really did set the bar high, in my opinion, for those coming in after her. Much respect to both teams!

[@frnkmj45]

This coming season will be exciting

[@FireAndSigh]

That community floor percussion ending was epic. LOVE THIS SPORT.

[@terrychen6601]

Fun fact: Ethan is the ONLY athlete who could escape from Davis. What Kyle couldn’t do, Ethan did.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Yup - Ethan is no joke!!!! He's also one of the few people to get an Evasion against Apex!!!

[@yashojwalsingh7844]

davis was very tired bro cuz of the last match against hf,,you can totally see that....there was no gap between this match and semi's.......theres no way ethan could evade davis if both are fresh....

[@anandadimas4856]

@@yashojwalsingh7844 so you think ethan couldnt escape from davis because of that? poor you

[@traceurs619]

@@yashojwalsingh7844 I wouldn’t say there’s no way he could’ve. If both were fresh, it’d be a damn close matchup. All about who played the quad the smartest at that time.

[@WCTFanChannel]

Yeah, crazy stuff. He also has a youtube channel that's pretty cool. He shows all the behind scenes stuff.

[@fragilemaileagle]

Seth vs Frank was my favorite matchup, love how those guys play!

[@frnkmj45]

Was def a matchup I was hoping could happen :)

[@WCTFanChannel]

I think Frank is the only guy in the league that could've managed that dive from under the sisters

[@TheHoliend]

We miss frank smile

[@michaelslack8900]

Not only is Mark a strong WCT player, he also just seems like a really nice bloke

[@WorldChaseTag]

I can verify, Mark is a good bloke.

[@frnkmj45]

Can also confirm

[@michaelslack8900]

@@frnkmj45 oh hey it's that guy! Your chasing energy is very fun to watch!

[@frnkmj45]

@@michaelslack8900 its a fun sport! Especially when going against friends!

[@laserjet2000]

Wooooah!!! There you are!! The man with the most acessories and the biggest smile!!! Wish for you and APKG all the best, and in a near future, more of you all in WCT!!!

[@strixcz]

In a way, this has been the most beautiful match of the tournament so far! It felt like with the stakes of winning the tournament being off the table, both teams just decided to have fun with this one and I loved how everyone was super cool with being tagged - on the contrary, they almost seemed to be happy for the chasers doing a great job. I just watched a bunch of friends having a time of their lives (while still pulling off a show to behold) and I loved that! Thank you, WCT, for making this happen! :)

[@AmelAmaruRestrepoCasas]

Julius grew up so much in this tournament, he looked so composed in this match, crazy stuff.

[@laserjet2000]

Yeah!!! I have the same impression!!

[@drewbola]

Let's give credit to Ethan. I think we all thought it was over, and his dangerous double back threw Davis off his feet literally. Nice move.

[@theprogrammerinyou]

Seth Ruji vs Frank Mejia at 4:45. Two of the contest's best, going against each other. What more can you ask for!

[@tomchien4212]

I've watched it again, it was a series of action between the best ones: Ethan vs Seth vs Frank vs Davis vs Mark. They know the strategy. That were battles of the ACES.

[@frnkmj45]

Was grateful for the opportunity to chase Seth, he's one of the fastest people I've had the privilege to know.

[@laserjet2000]

I had the very same impression! 😅

[@hebayoussef1633]

Even though I've never been to a WCT match or met any of these athletes, I still feel this sense of pride for these two amazing teams and everyone else who competed.

[@abigailblackmon1144]

Oh man, can't believe the first point was scored until chase 14. Amazing!

[@TurtleDude05]

Really fun match to watch. GNF is so good about picking their match ups. It's really underrated.

[@sethjumps]

That's the true strat that a lot of teams could have done better

[@TurtleDude05]

@@sethjumps Agreed. GNF have talent. But it's their ability to pair skills in a way that maximizes their chances that make them great. I really think the other teams should take notice.

[@WCTFanChannel]

Although the tensions were low, this was still one of the craziest matches I ever seen! Great stuff guys! Love from British Columbia Canada! Hope you guys expand here one day

[@ghassenbenabdallah5899]

Sport spirit of this game is so wholesome keep it up World Chase Tag

[@laserjet2000]

Come on!!! This was, by far, the very best match of the tournament!!!! Seth, Julius, Bear, Frank, Ethan, Wenxin, and Mark were amazing!!! Both deserved the victory!!! Cheers from Brazil!!! Edit: and seriously, both teams looks such great people! I’d gladly have a couple of beers with’em!!!

[@WCJasper]

I just need to say this. I BLOODY LOVE THIS GAME!!!! The sportsmanship and the spirit of joy that these players bring cannot be seen in any other sport.

[@hebayoussef1633]

How fitting is it that the second last match goes into sudden death where the time difference is a mere two seconds, like how crazy is that

[@erdie06]

Watchin @2:30am. Stayed all night tryin to catch the last few matches. Congratulations to both teams! 👏👏👏

[@peskaondra]

WCT has the greatest show of sportsmanship I've ever seen. The teams are in it to win but aren't forgetting to have a great time doing it. Love to see it. 10:50

[@CallMeDement]

Started typing a comment after the first round... missed the next 5.

[@Prvosienko]

Amazing match. Just great performance and sportmanship from both teams.

[@ProvencaLeGaulois]

Come on now, match was enjoyable for sure as it was light hearted but this was far from an amazing match, the level of play was pretty poor especially in the first few chases... Thankfully it picked up as the match progressed, would have been pretty disappointing otherwise.

[@Alowishius]

This match was excellent! GNF knew to send their A-game to deal with Mark and the rest of APK grey really pulled together to make this such a close match. Amazing stuff by all athletes, and especially kudos to Seth, pulling it out of the bag after that nasty shinjury. Also loved the way the teams acted around each other, and the drumroll at the end.

[@sydneyclark6166]

The sportsmanship is so wholesome I love these guys

[@donrejstevenot4322]

Ashlee is my hero. WCT thank you for making gender-mixed teams possible.

[@qwertyTRiG]

She's made some very impressive tags.

[@brixhaven1196]

I love the fun element 😄 playoff or not, you can tell they all enjoyed the competition. It is TAG after all! Let that inner child runnn

[@tyreeneshane.]

I'm more excited for this than the Finals ! These are two of my fave teams this year and they definitely did not disappoint. Loved that drumroll moment at the end, looking forward to seeing GNF and APKG in the future ❤️

[@MrVukasino]

What a great finish!! Seth and Mark both great competitors!

[@WarriorKeoki]

I had to pull my car over just to watch this! It did not disappoint!! Now one more week to the finals!! 👊🙏

[@laserjet2000]

I reserved a free time, with beer and some snacks, to appreciate the best match (in my humble opinion) of the WCT-USA!

[@Garmbreak1]

Excellent match! and I've said it a few times but the sportsmanship on display here really makes it for me. Even when tensions should be running high, everybody's still goofing around a bit and having fun. For those 20 seconds (or less), it's all dead serious, but as soon as the chase is over, everybody's friends again.

[@stanleyezepk]

No one's talking about how both teams got down on all fours...... And started to drumroll 😁😁

[@markbowles9787]

Not only that, we got everyone in there to drumroll. Every athlete at the event. It was great

[@nerfthedeer]

We were all so hyped

[@stanleyezepk]

@@markbowles9787 and so are you bro! 😄 Checked your videos and I must say, I also love your parkour outside the quad.

[@frnkmj45]

Twas one of the most hype moments

[@bearschneider9183]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@samclark3085]

This was always going to be a very close match but I didn't expect it come down to a drum roll finish! Seth v Mark in the final chase, couldn't think of a better pair to be chasing tbh. Amazing stuff.

[@mrpeanutbutter6817]

It's amazing that the key players on some of the best US teams all stem from The Boys/GNF. Seth and Davis currently in GNF, Frank in APK Gray, Seth in Apex, Tavon in Tempest, Joey in No Cap. Dayum. EDIT: I mean, Tempest didn't do that well, but Tavon was still the best chaser on the team.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Ha - yeah, that's very true!!!! Would be good to see The Boys reunited at some point!!

[@leolhchan1]

jake in gnf.. sid in nowhere

[@frnkmj45]

@@WorldChaseTag One day

[@khoala.h.823]

I'm glad they sent out their smaller name players early rather than it being a brawl between the carries. Lots of good chases this match

[@arviejanederegla]

I love the solidarity both teams showed when they did that drum roll before the official announcement, bet it was fun! ^^

[@FireFoxCosworth]

The sportmanship in this sport is incredible, that's why I really like this sport.

[@ZINGA16]

What amazes me on this sport is not the demand of it, is the whole sportmanship! Keep going like that 🙌

[@filtroboba]

apk gray will always be the best of this season for me.

[@WorldChaseTag]

Yeah, they were a fun team to watch!!

[@TheRealNI7RO]

This was a very fun match to watch!! Congrats to GNF on 3rd!!

[@WorldChaseTag]

Yeah, this was a fn one!!! Low stakes but high spirits!!

[@mehdibadri8197]

I was never able to describe a game as wholesome but damn i really appreciate both teams and their sportsmanship is just incredible

[@agamar8459]

was rooting for GNF the whole tournament, also big fan of apk gray but hella glad to see the OGs rank

[@walllight15]

What a wonderful match. They appreciate each other and have great fun. Enjoyable to watch and great sportmenship!

[@elonfriedman3707]

Ashlee smiling while diving is so wholesome

[@VibeWithD3oxys]

It should be telecast world wide this sports is so catchy 🖤💖

[@JustDante_fate]

I wish they could of did this live

[@WorldChaseTag]

The 2021 season will be live on ESPN!!

[@abyjd143]

One of best tag chases i have seen so far!

[@DarkShadow-vg9dj]

Just me or the og's thumbnails like this one are way better?

[@WorldChaseTag]

To be honest, some matches had some really good action photos (that we used for the thumbnail) but others didn't, so that's usually when we picked up the thumbnails!!!!

[@KainBush]

Whenever Ashlee is on the quad, I always hear the anouncer saying 'Ashlee readyyy' 😅 Such an insane match! Our G Ethan once again performing at top level under high pressure! Well done to both teams, now bring on the final 👀

[@deepbhadja5730]

Came looking for finals, went with zero disappointment. Should I say, as expected of GNF and APK Grey.

[@seth1665]

That recovery at the beginning was amazing. I watched it atleast 10 times.

[@AngrySnowman]

Such friendly guys. Mark, Frank and Seth were great at this WCT

[@kingomega899]

Damn both my Fav Teams didnt made it to the Finals but Fuck that was a Good Match!

[@wctfans2312]

Hot battle for the third place! 🔥🔥🔥

[@WorldChaseTag]

Was indeed WCT Fans!!!

[@moniquemorris6890]

Legit I was going crazy when Frank appeared for the first time in this match. He is a great chaser! I was hoping APK Grey would get 3rd, but GNF did great this match. Can’t wait for the finals between Apex vs HFR!!

[@frnkmj45]

Thanks Monique! Glad I could provide some excitement! Stay tuned for the finals next week :)

[@yvarfujooah3505]

I cant wait for the finals so stoked

[@MyXAHOB]

one of the best play of this season VERY INTENSE I love when it comes to sudden death

[@sampleshawn5380]

Respect for julius , he performed way better in this one and helped GNF a lot this time!

[@echotree]

What an amazing finish! Hyped for the finals next week!

[@wastelander138]

What a match! I was hoping APKG would win until getting put out by Apex. And again I was hoping they would at least bag third place here with this match. Still, they did damn good.

[@dimizz001]

APK Grey you are still my favorite!!

[@deadersurvival4716]

Nicely done to everyone in the tournament, it's kind of fitting that the third place game was this close. That begs the question though, how many decimals does overtime go to, cause as the level of skill gets closer, there likely will be a point where teams tie to the 1/10th of a second. Also, I hope that everyone was either fine or heals quickly.

[@tomm1413]

Well played from both teams! They all deserved that third place! Congrats to the winning team though! Not gonna spoil who won 😁

[@everythingmatters9487]

I like how people are just like chill and not getting mad making enemies and being all good game man you won fair and square like dude EVERYBODYS HUGGING

[@bhavrajsingh1936]

There goes JAKE and WON the game for GNF . Thank you both team for entertaining us . Hope you recall me buddy😂 but love from my side to you and team ..

[@mattsigmund1400]

Watching this, I just can't wait until there's a WCT All Star match because that's what this match made me feel. At least in the beginning, it felt kind of half speed, but more creative and fun in their movements. Which is why if their is ever an all star match, I want to submit making it a 32 chase match instead of the standard 16, for maximum exposure to all WCT athletes. And also super sad I still have to wait ANOTHER week for the WCT USA Finals!! It'll be worth it tho :)) Mad props to GNF and APK Grey for their finish!

[@OceanMusings]

32 chases would leave everyone wheezing on the floor lol

[@cracycrazy]

Yes, I am sure most athletes feel they don't chase or evade enough per game.

[@mattsigmund1400]

@@OceanMusings Just give em a bigger team so they can keep running while wheezing lol

[@melicmp]

OMG!!!! Esa final por Dios!!!! Congratulations to both teams. You are awesome!

[@Plot2ist]

A fight well fought... Even though the battle is lost it is still a triumph for growth...

[@WorldChaseTag]

It is indeed - APK Grey will be back stronger!!

[@ydin9]

Rooting for APK G for the fantastic plays but GNF stormed in and took it. Someone oughta take stats on whats total of the shortest rounds per matches because this one was lightning rounds all around. Excellent sportmanship and good spirits all around. Super fun to watch!

[@yokow6300]

Painful, but loosing to GNF is nothing to be ashamed of. Can't wait to see Grey in action again in the future - some serious gems unearthed this tournament in general but Grey is defo a special mix. Well done everyone.

[@kevind3974]

That ukemi in March 2 would have been perfect if Julius kept going straight instead of buckling back. You can tell that he most have lost the chaser when he saved himself.

[@frnkmj45]

Fun fact, I didn't see him do it cuz I was looking at the timer on my phone when it happened.

[@juliusporter5668]

I was honestly just surprised that I didn’t die

[@markyang1924]

Still best sportsmanship displayed I've ever seen on such a high level of sports competition. Congrats to both teams for the great performance! It was really close. Hope everyone recovers well from this match. Have a great weekend, everyone!

[@chiraggera3160]

Mate that was an entertaining match, yes it wasn't a very competitive and intense match but it was still very tight 🙌. Loved the energy and the vibe, especially when both teams were doing drumroll before the final result. This sports has beautiful energy! ❤️ GNF and APK Grey you were outstanding at the tournament, hope to see you again.

[@GLOKD]

Loads of really strong players in both of these teams, Seth especially.

[@user-wc6iw9cv4n]

SOOOO EXCITING! glad to see my fav winning this incredible match

[@sethjumps]

♥

[@thomasimon]

Ethan's hair looks incredibly soft

[@lobrundell4264]

When the camera tracks like at 3:56, it makes me also squat down in anticipation :D

[@jenniferschmitzkatze1244]

2nd match I've ever seen , and I am hooked to that fabulous sports 😍😻💗

[@andrewningas4787]

my 2 favorite teams with outstanding players clashing together

[@tb89117]

This match was definitely more laid back than usual

[@wanderlustwarrior]

Such great fun and sportsmanship at the end!

[@deleted.]

APK Grey is an example of a team, they are always so positive and humble. They won in my heart!

[@ivanpaijolin9128]

Oh my god Julius is ascended in this match , Did anyone turned on the Naruto BGM?

[@TheShortMeadow]

I'm only on chase 6 so far and this one is nuts.

[@The_petwhisperer]

I can't believe he caught mark in the first run. 😦😨

[@WorldChaseTag]

I think everyone brought out their A-game whenever Mark was evading!! (He was also probably pretty tired by then TBH, not surprising considering how many chases he had done!!).

[@dominitrov]

@@WorldChaseTag I think they’ve started to realise that Mark deceives them into thinking they’re catching up, like one of those nightmares where you never reach your destination no matter how long or fast you run

[@ravenmorrigana1093]

SOOOOOO exciting. I mean, I loved how both teams were just out to enjoy themselves, but to come to Sudden Death?! I am dying for the finals.

[@olivierlaborde7887]

Such a good match!!! I'm so hyped for the finals!!! lets go APEX!!!!!!