by After suffering their first defeats of the PGL Major Copenhagen Europe RMR B tournament on day two, Apeks, Team Vitality, and Team Spirit have all bounced back on day three to record their third win.
Each of the three organisations earned qualification for the first Counter-Strike 2 Major with their final win of the RMR, while OG, Monte and Preasy were all eliminated from Major contention.
Apeks showcased their veteran experience and tenacity in a thrilling battle against ECSTATIC, ultimately securing their ticket to the PGL Major in Copenhagen.
Despite a strong performance from ECSTATIC, particularly in the initial stages of the match, Apeks managed to edge out victories on both their map pick and the deciding map, clinching the series 2-1 (10-13, 13-11, 13-11).
?? Apeks secures their spot at the PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major 2024 after 3 closely contested maps against ECSTATIC! ????
?? ECSTATIC isn't out of the RMR yet; they'll fight tomorrow for another shot at making it to Denmark. #PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/x6fWlqWMg4
— PGL (@pglesports) February 21, 2024
Led by players like Jason “salazar” Salazar and Tobias “kraghen” Kragh Jensen, Apeks demonstrated composure and clutch ability, especially in crucial moments where they managed to close out tight rounds and secure essential frags.
Despite ECSTATIC’s best efforts, Apeks’ experience and strategic prowess ultimately proved to be the deciding factors in the series.
With one more opportunity to qualify for the Major, ECSTATIC will need to regroup, maintain mental fortitude, and give it their all in the final decider match against Guild Eagles.
Meanwhile, Vitality asserted their dominance with a commanding 2-0 (13-6, 13-4) victory over ENCE, securing their spot at the Major.
?? Vitality is heading to the MAJOR after dominating ENCE across two almost-perfect maps!
ENCE isn't done yet – they'll return tomorrow for another shot at qualifying for the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024! ???? #PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/nUaBA0j8O7
— PGL (@pglesports) February 21, 2024
Led by Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, Vitality displayed confidence and precision throughout the series, capitalizing on strategic decisions and individual performances to secure decisive wins on both Vertigo and Nuke.
Reflecting on their journey to qualify, apEX acknowledged the pressure and significance of earning a spot at such a prestigious event.
With Vitality’s victory, they aim to defend their title as Major champions, showcasing their determination and skill in the face of tough competition.
Lastly, Spirit showcased resilience and determination in their journey to qualify for the Major, overcoming challenges and hardships along the way.
Despite initial struggles, Spirit rallied together, demonstrating their strength as a team and securing a 2-0 (13-8, 13-11) victory over Heroic.
?? Team Spirit becomes the third team today to secure their spot at the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 with a 2-0 victory against HEROIC!
HEROIC isn't out yet – they'll battle tomorrow for another chance to grab their tickets to the first CS2 Major. ?? #PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/JH8SDMZP1X
— PGL (@pglesports) February 21, 2024
Due to Preasy being eliminated from the European RMR, Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen will miss his first Counter-Strike Major of his career and the first CS2 Major in his home country, Denmark.
Dupreeh holds individual records in both Major appearances and Major wins, with the Dane competing in all 18 Counter-Strike Majors and winning five of them.
We gave it all, but wasn’t enough ??
Starting CS2 without the major in Copenhagen is extremely sad, but in hindsight it just wasn’t meant to be ??Thanks for cheering! ??
— Peter Rasmussen (@dupreeh) February 21, 2024
Thursday’s RMR matches
- ENCE (+175) vs Astralis (-227.27) @ 1pm EET
- Heroic (-256.41) vs GamerLegion (+195) @ 4pm EET
- ECSTATIC (-120.48) vs Guild Eagles (-104.17) @ 7pm EET
