Natus Vincere has etched their name into esports history as the undisputed champions of the first-ever CS2 Major. Their surprise smoke play on Dust2, s1mple’s legendary AWP skills – the victory was a masterful blend of strategy and individual talent that left fans yearning for more action. This achievement marks a defining moment for NaVi, establishing their legacy in the competitive CS2 scene.
Natus Vincere: Raod to Victory
The first map, Ancient, which was FaZe’s pick, was a real nail-biter. NaVi showed they were in it to win it, strategically dismantling FaZe’s initial dominance in the pistol round. Thanks to this tactic and their resilience, NaVi managed to snag a heart-pounding 7-5 lead at halftime.
Even though FaZe came back winning in the second half, NaVi’s momentum was unstoppable. They weathered FaZe’s every tactic, securing a well-deserved victory with a final score of 13-9. This dominant win on the first map set the stage for a thrilling series.
But FaZe wasn’t about to go down without a fight. They stormed back on NaVi’s map pick of Mirage. Karrigan unleashed his team, crushing the first half with relentless aggression and establishing a dominant 10-2 lead.
The second half was much like the first, with NaVi’s CT-side defenses crumbling under a relentless onslaught. FaZe closed out the map with a 13-2 scoreline.
Inferno for the Crown
Not letting their defeat on Mirage bring them down, NaVi unleashed a fierce CT-side performance on the decider map, Inferno. Snatching seven rounds in a row, they managed to build a commanding 9-3 lead by halftime. FaZe didn’t have a moment’s rest because NaVi’s defenses, unlike in the previous map, were unbreakable.
Fuelled by an impressive performance from Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj, NaVi crushed FaZe’s hopes and gained their championship title with an impressive score of closed out the map at a dominant 13-3 and dominated both the map and the series.
Natus Vincere Makes it
With this victory, Natus Vincere gained the title of undisputed champions of the PGL Major Copenhagen, forever etching their names in history as the first CS2 champions!
Accolades:
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen, a veteran of countless close calls and heartbreaking defeats, finally lays claim to the elusive Major trophy.
- Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj and coach Andrij “B1ad3” Ghorodensjkyj further cement their legacies, becoming two-time Major champions, having previously received this accolade with NaVi at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021.
- Justinas “jL” Lekavicius, an MVP, was granted the first-ever Lithuanian Major champion title.
- Ivan “iM” Mihai, facing initial doubts upon joining NaVi, now stands tall as the Romanian Major champion.
- Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, boldly filling in for the legendary S1mple, proves his AWPing prowess spectacularly.
All in All
Natus Vincere’s triumph in the CS2 Major was a masterclass in dominance and unyielding determination. Their flawless performance throughout the tournament showcases why GG.bet sponsors Na’Vi.
As echoes of their victory reverberate through the esports world, NaVi stands as a beacon of greatness at the dawn of competitive CS2. This historic win forever marks their name in Counter-Strike history and ignites an exciting new era filled with boundless possibilities.
