With three days completed, we are nearing the end of the opening stage of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. The excitement and surprises have exceeded our expectations, with Cinderella stories unfolding and favorite teams showcasing stellar performances.
Day three of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 proved to be the most thrilling yet, with several unexpected victories and disappointments.
Emerging Victors
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Despite being underestimated in our PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 Pick’ems, ECSTATIC has defied the odds and advanced to the Elimination Stage. The Danish team, led by Nodios, showed exceptional skill in their victory over Imperial.
paiN, another underdog, surprised us with their strong performance, particularly led by biguzera. Their victory over SAW sets them up for an exciting Elimination Stage.
Early Exits
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ENCE suffered a disappointing loss to FURIA, leading to their elimination from the tournament. Apeks also faced a tough defeat against Legacy, with jkaem being the only standout performer.
These early exits raise questions about the future of both ENCE and Apeks, and potential roster changes post-Major.
Last Opportunity
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The upcoming matches offer a final chance for strong teams like Imperial and GamerLegion to secure a spot in the Elimination Stage. Imperials’ loss to ECSTATIC sets up a crucial showdown with GamerLegion.
GamerLegion’s unexpected presence in the 2:2 bracket after replacing 9Pandas late in the tournament showcases their resilience. With keoz being a key player, their performance will be crucial in determining their fate.
Additionally, FURIA’s potential comeback after a rough start adds excitement to Brazilian CS in the rest of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.
