Heartbreak in Shanghai: A Close Finish in 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 Swiss System)
  • Opponent: Passion UA (Ukraine)
  • Result: A tough 0-2 loss (9-13 on Inferno, 11-13 on Ancient)

The main team faced Passion UA in a decisive best-of-three matchup at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 Europe RMR B. With a 2-2 record in the Swiss system, everything was on the line for the Danes as they fought to secure their ticket to the Shanghai Major. However, despite a spirited effort, the squad heartbreakingly lost 0-2, marking the end of their journey.

Momentum Slips Away

Inferno, the team's map pick, opened with promise as the Danes secured the T-side pistol and converted the first rounds. An early battle for rounds saw the score tied at 3-3, but the team demonstrated resilience by exploiting the A-site defense with pistols and mounting successful B hits, entering halftime at a tight 6-6.

A phenomenal 2v4 post-plant by Victor "Staehr" Staehr and  Jakob "jabbi" Nygaard in the pistol round kickstarted their CT side. However, struggles against eco rounds and late-game mishaps sealed the map for Passion UA at 9-13.

Valiant Effort Stalled

On Ancient, the squad showcased fighting spirit, with the CT side opening strong by winning the pistol and converting. However, seven unanswered rounds left the Danish quintet trailing 5-7 at the half.

T-side resilience brought them back to a 10-8 lead, fueled by Br0's brilliant 4K on the B-site to secure the 10th round. The team edged closer with another successful B-site hit, but an overtime-forcing 1v3 slipped through their fingers, leaving the final score at a crushing 11-13.

Gratitude Through Loss

While the journey to the Shanghai Major ends here, the Danish roster showed true grit and determination, even in the absence of star AWPer Nikolaj "device" Reedtz. To our fans: thank you for your unwavering support throughout this challenging campaign. Though the result wasn't what we hoped for, the fight continues, and your backing means the world.

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