All on the line: Must-Win Day Ahead in the RMR

November 25, 2024
Sara Maj Norsgaard
  • Date: November 24, 2024
  • Tournament: Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR B (LAN)
  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Stage: Best-of-three (2-2 teams, Swiss System)
  • Opponent: Passion UA (Ukraine)
  • Kickoff: 6:00 CET

The main team is set for a critical matchup against the Ukranian squad Passion UA tomorrow, with their Shanghai Major hopes hanging in the balance. Following their hard-fought 2-1 victory against Eternal Fire earlier today, the players battled back to stay alive in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR B.

Having won two elimination matches in a row, the squad is looking to complete a reverse sweep in the RMRs and clinch a coveted spot at the Shanghai Major. To do so, the team must secure two BO3 victories, the first one versus Passion UA, against whom they have never previously gone head-to-head.

Headline

Passion UA started strong with two BO1 wins against Spirit (13-11) and Virtus.pro (16-14) but later lost their BO3 series to Heroic (1-2) and BIG (1-2). Under coach Mikhaylo “Kane” Blagin, who previously led Natus Vincere to significant victories, Passion UA will be looking to bounce back after the momentum from their initial 2-0 record failed to book them a ticket to the Shanghai Major thus far.

Astralis map win rate (past three months):

  • Inferno (62%)
  • Nuke (60%)
  • Mirage (33%)
  • Vertigo (33%)
  • Ancient (33%)
  • Dust II (25%)
  • Anubis (-)

Passion UA map win rate (past three months):

  • Vertigo (73%)
  • Anubis (67%)
  • Inferno (62%)
  • Ancient (48%)
  • Dust II (42%)
  • Mirage (41%)
  • Nuke (-)

The Aftermath

If victorious, the Danish quintet will face the winner of Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. 9 Pandas or Spirit vs. Sashi in the 7th place decider at 13:00 CET, November 24. Only by emerging victorious in two B03 matchups on November 24, 2024, will the squad finally be qualified for the Shanghai major.

What, Where, and When?

  • In a best-of-three fixture, the Main squad faces Passion UA in a must-win 2-2 elimination match in Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR B (LAN)
  • The match will occur on November 24, 2024, at 6:00 CET
  • You can watch the game right here.

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