In the exciting final of PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: European RMR Decider, the 9 Pandas team, being the underdog, sensationally beat GamerLegion with a score of 2-1 and won the last slot at the Major.
This win came as quite a surprise, as GamerLegion were considered favorites in the match, having experienced players on their roster and coming off strong recent performances. However, 9 Pandas showed exceptional resilience and tactical prowess, neutralizing GamerLegion's aggressive play and converting key chances on both maps.
The GamerLegion team demonstrated an excellent game on the Overpass map, snatching a victory with a score of 16-14. But 9 Pandas did not despair and took the victory on Ancient with a score of 13-8. In the final competition on the Nuke map, both teams showed a real fight for the championship, but the 9 Pandas team managed to win with a score of 13-11.
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With this victory, 9 Pandas earned a place among the best Counter-Strike teams in the world at the PGL Major Copenhagen, a prestigious tournament with a prize pool of $1 million. This achievement is especially significant for a young team that has gradually climbed the standings throughout the season, and this victory was the culmination of their efforts.
GamerLegion, whose Major dreams were dashed, can be proud of their performance on Decider. The team will no doubt regroup and set their sights on future successes.
PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 starts on March 1, with 24 teams competing for the coveted Major trophy. 9 Pandas' journey to the Major has been an inspiring one, and fans are eager to see if they can continue their "Cinderella" story on the main stage.
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