The Elimination Stage of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 is currently underway, and the level of Counter-Strike being played has significantly increased. Today has been filled with intense action, as eight more teams have entered the competition.
Similar to the first day of the Opening Stage, a total of 16 games were played today, and we are here to highlight the best moments of this thrilling day of competition.
MOUZ shines in dominating fashion
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MOUZ has proven to be a formidable force at the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. This young roster, typically considered as underdogs, has surprised many with their outstanding performance in Denmark.
Victories over ECSTATIC and Eternal Fire have secured their position in the 2:0 bracket of the Elimination Stage. The team effort has been exceptional, with IGL siuhy making impressive calls while his teammates efficiently share the fragging responsibilities. With only Complexity standing between MOUZ and a Playoff spot, their advancement to the Royal Arena seems promising.
donk delivers stellar performance
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The Spirit standout player donk continues to impress, showcasing top-tier performance as his team secures a 2:0 victory on the first day of competition. The prodigy makes it look effortless, redefining what a remarkable rookie year looks like. Today, Cloud9 and Imperial fell victim to his exceptional skills.
Spirit operates as a well-coordinated unit, with each player capable of carrying entire maps independently. As the reigning IEM Katowice champions, they are on course to secure a spot in the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 Playoffs with ease.
NAVI secures 2:0 sweep
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It was a dominant day for NAVI as they swept past TheMongolZ and G2 in the Major Elimination Stage. The addition of w0nderful has brought significant improvement to the team, evident in their strong performance today.
Among the players, jL delivered standout performances today, showcasing his skills and consistency on the server. NAVI faces a tough challenge against Spirit next, but their quality should secure them a spot in the Playoffs.
Favorites Vitality and FaZe face setbacks
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Despite initial setbacks, tournament favorites FaZe and Vitality managed to salvage the day with a 1:1 finish. However, they need significant improvement to contend for the Major trophy.
For FaZe, each player needs to elevate their performance, while in the case of Vitality, mezii and flameZ need to step up in the remaining matches of the Elimination Stage. With a new lineup, Vitality requires every member to contribute effectively on the server.
