Tough Loss to NAVI, Despite Spirited Comeback

July 17, 2023
  • Date: July 14th, 2023
  • Opponent: Natus Vincere (International)
  • Tournament:  BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2023 (LAN)
  • Result: 1-2 (16-8 ANCIENT, 6-16 NUKE, 12-16 OVERPASS)

Despite a solid victory on Ancient and a great comeback attempt on Overpass, the main team lost 1-2 against Natus Vincere.

Our first matchup in the tournament was against the newly renovated NAVI, where the Danes got off to a fantastic start on Ancient.

The Danish quintet secured a 10-5 lead before switching to the CT side.

Gaining the remaining rounds was no problem as Benjamin "blameF" Bremer and Victor "Staehr" Staehr acquired 25 frags each, winning the map 16-8.

NAVI imitated our halftime score as they won the first half 5-10 on their map pick, Nuke.

Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev and co. were too strong and won the map 6-16.

It seemed like a NAVI stomp on the decider, Overpass, as they won the first half 12-3 on their T-side.

After a short break, the teams switched sides, and there was a noticeable shift in attitude.

Our in-game leader, blameF, kickstarted a seven-round win streak by claiming a 1v3 clutch in the second pistol round.

As the score was almost tied at 10-12, NAVI fought back, and despite trading rounds, they took Overpass 12-16.

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