With three days down, we’re virtually on the end line for the opening stage of the PGL Main Copenhagen 2024. The primary CS2 Main has exceeded all expectations to date – we’ve already obtained a number of Cinderella tales nicely underway, and we’ve seen some favorites play some nice CS.
We’ve obtained the lowdown on all the things that went down on day three, in what was arguably probably the most thrilling day of the PGL Main Copenhagen 2024 to date!
The successful underdogs
After being considered one of our 0:3 selections for our PGL Main Copenhagen 2024 Choose’ems, ECSTATIC have made all of it the way in which to the Elimination Stage. With the hometown heroes working far past their restricted assets, we’ve by no means been extra glad to be flawed. The Danes took down Imperial right here, with Nodios wanting significantly spectacular.
Then, there was paiN. We didn’t suppose the Brazilians had it in them to qualify pre-tournament, however as soon as once more, they’ve proved us flawed. There are only a few fragging IGLs on the market like biguzera in the meanwhile, and we’d like to see what he may do with a stronger all-round roster. Let’s see what they’ll obtain within the Elimination Stage after besting an in-form SAW roster right here.
Crashing out early
It was heartbreak for ENCE, who fell by the hands of FURIA. Right here, it was exhausting to pin the blame on anyone participant – all of them underperformed in a 2:0 collection that by no means actually appeared shut. With the Main now out of the way in which, we surprise if ENCE persevere with the Polish + gla1ve venture, or if a change in path is taken.
Apeks have been maybe the most important disappointment of the PGL Main Copenhagen 2024 to date. Their destiny is now safe after a tough 2:0 clear sweep in opposition to Brazilian overperformers Legacy. Solely jkaem confirmed up on the day, and once more we surprise if Apeks are a group that can look to make some large roster adjustments within the upcoming post-Main shuffle.
One final likelihood
It’s final likelihood saloon tomorrow for some very sturdy groups, the primary of which is Imperial. We’ve been extraordinarily impressed with what this Brazilian roster have been doing on the server, however falling to ECSTATIC means they have to tackle GamerLegion for one of many closing Elimination Stage spots.
Then, there’s GamerLegion themselves. After changing 9Pandas on the eleventh hour for the Main, it’s unbelievable that they’re even within the 2:2 bracket. It’s been some effort to date, but when they’re to undergo, they want an enormous step up from keoz. He’s the important thing man who would be the distinction between successful and shedding in our eyes.
Additionally control FURIA. After going 0:2 on day one, you’d be forgiven for considering they have been down and out. They give the impression of being to finish a formidable reverse sweep in opposition to SAW, placing Brazilian CS in a powerful spot for the remainder of the PGL Main Copenhagen 2024.