G2 takes down Astralis, secure grand finale spot at IEM Cologne 2021 » TalkEsport

The worldwide roster clinches a victory within the dying embers of a loopy sequence to safe their first Grand Closing of 2021, after ending in 3-4th place within the final 4 tournaments they performed in.

The Danes confirmed immense grit and spine all through the event, after having been made to sweat of their final 2 video games but it surely simply wasn’t sufficient right now.

Regardless of taking an absolute beating on their very own map decide, they clawed again Dust2 and really practically closed out Inferno, taking it to the complete 30 rounds however the Kovac cousins, ‘NiKo’ and ‘huNter-‘ rose to the event to land them of their first Grand Closing with this roster, after the benching of veteran AWPer Kenny ‘kennyS’ Schrub.

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A fairly typical veto from each the crew’s views ensued, with the perma bans going out first within the type of Mirage and Overpass, Astralis selected to return to the ol’ dependable playground of Nuke, whereas G2 went with Dust2, not afraid of Astralis’ current outcomes on the map. Inferno was left over as the choice, virtually turning into a default decider map for any sequence in CS:GO in current instances.

MAP 1: Nuke (Picked by: Astralis, Received by: G2, Closing Rating: 16:6)

There was once a time as soon as, a time when Astralis had a 31 map win streak on Nuke, such was their ferocity that groups used to ban the map first, as an alternative of their very own permaban simply to avoid wasting themselves from the trauma. However these days are lengthy gone now, as placed on show by G2 esports right now.

Backing themselves on this map, the Danes picked into it, and began off effectively with a pistol spherical and pressure purchase win to observe. However nothing may’ve ready them for what was in retailer. With good calling and particular person prowess coming into play, G2 taught Astralis a lesson on CT holds as they put up 12 rounds with out reply, permitting the Danish facet only one to finish the half 12:3.

G2 virtually despatched us again to 2017, when Nuke was once the CT facet’s bread and butter, but it surely had modified or so we thought. The worldwide roster had no issues closing it out as they ended the map swiftly 16:6.

MAP 2: Dust2 (Picked by: G2, Received by: Astralis, Closing Rating: 16:12)

Brushing apart their dismal begin, Astralis moved to the CT facet of Dust2. The ‘gla1ve’ led roster had a CT masterclass of their very own of their again pocket as they racked up 11 rounds, by no means letting G2 put up 2 consecutive terrorist facet rounds. Peter ‘dupreeh’ Rasmussen didn’t allow them to really feel misplaced with out an AWPer as he held down the fort with only a rifle, to comfortably finish the half for Astralis at 11:4.

G2 bounced again once more, as they seemed to complete the day’s work in simply 2 maps, placing up 4 on the trot. However Astralis’ expertise and unimaginable resilience confirmed once more as they put up 5 T rounds with ease,  ending at 16:12, to take us to Inferno

MAP 3: Inferno (Decider, Received by: G2, Closing Rating: 16:14)

Inferno, virtually a second residence map for each the rosters was the place the rating can be settled. Beginning on the T facet, Astralis once more seemed sizzling to the contact, choosing up 6 of the primary 8 rounds. However an important 1v2 Clutch from ‘huNter-‘ appeared to reinvigorate the entire crew as they mounted up 8 on the protection, maintaining it as shut as potential heading to the T facet.

The second half was as brawly an affair as you’re ever gonna get, with each groups pulling out all of the stops to get to a victory. Exchanging rounds backwards and forwards all through the half, Astralis have been within the driving seat with the rating at 14-13. All of it got here right down to a 2v3 retake, with the Kovac cousins alive, however a measly 30 well being between them, Astralis seemed set for 15.

However proving household is above all, the cousins took down all three members to as soon as once more spark an enormous comeback, finally leading to a hard-fought victory at 16:14.

CHANGES FOR ASTRALIS COMING?

G2 will face the winner of Navi vs Faze within the Grand Closing of Intel Excessive Masters Cologne 2021, to vie for the trophy. Astralis carried out effectively above expectations however go away in 3-4th place with $80,000 in prize cash.

Issues will get attention-grabbing, whether or not they signal a everlasting, devoted AWPer stays to be seen.

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