The Esports World Cup 2024 CS2 tournament is currently in full swing, with the first set of teams advancing to the Playoffs after eight intense best-of-three matches. The day has been action-packed at the EWC 2024 CS2 event, with many favorites coming out on top in their matchups.
Let’s delve into the highlights from the tournament thus far.
### NAVI survives against new-look FURIA
Despite an initial scare in the first map, NAVI managed to secure their spot in the Playoffs with a straightforward victory over a revamped FURIA team, featuring debutant skullz. The two-map series played out as expected, with NAVI living up to their reputation as favorites. Players like b1t and w0nderful demonstrated impressive performances, while KSCERATO’s strong showing for FURIA was overshadowed by his team’s underperformance.
### Spirit maintains momentum post-player break
Following their victory at the BLAST Premier Spring Final 2024, Spirit continued their winning streak by defeating MIBR convincingly. The dominating scorelines of 13-4 and 13-3 showcased Spirit’s class, outclassing their Brazilian opponents. magixx stood out for Spirit, reminding everyone of his capabilities when on form. With such a strong performance, Spirit appears to be a formidable force moving forward in the EWC 2024.
### G2 kicks off with a victory
In their debut match against The MongolZ, G2 managed to secure a solid 2-0 series victory. Despite facing tough competition, G2 displayed resilience in close matches that could have swung either way. Players like Snax and malbsMd showcased their skills, providing a glimpse of G2’s potential. While not viewed as the favorites, G2’s strong start sets a promising tone for their journey in the EWC 2024 CS2 event.
The results from day one of the Esports World Cup 2024 CS2 are as follows:
– G2 2:0 The MongolZ
– FaZe 2:0 FlyQuest
– MOUZ 2:1 Sashi
– Vitality 2:0 M80
– NAVI 2:0 FURIA
– Spirit 2:0 MIBR
– Virtus.pro 2:0 Complexity
