Entering the 2-0 Group

The pause ended, and the match resumed.

The Scout Rifles and Desert Eagles that G2 saved didn't create any miracles.

The score was 10-7.

Entering the first full buy round of the second half, G2 chose to control A Main with three players at the start.

However, perhaps due to G2's consecutive lost rounds, Hunter, who was holding the first position at CT spawn, was no longer in his fiery form.

A smoke grenade used to contest A Main at the start led to Hunter being instantly headshot and taken down by a KRIMZ AK bullet through the smoke.

Fnatic easily completed their control of A Main.

With a smoke into lower tunnels and a flashbang, Qin Feng, holding a sniper rifle, set up in lower tunnels to watch the bombsite.

As the smoke dissipated, after mezii threw the molotov at blue van, he threw a second flashbang to dislodge the players on the bombsite.

Qin Feng peeked up using the flashbang.

"No one in A Main."

"Alright, then we'll do a silent execute. Aether, you hold CT spawn and A bombsite from the pit." ALEX paused before continuing his command, "We'll stick to the left wall. Watch out for flashes from behind. Once we get close to CT spawn, we'll smoke it off and go for A."

"..."

Having lost control of A Main, G2 seemed unable to stop Fnatic's setup in A short and CT spawn.

This A Main push ultimately ended with Fnatic trading 3 for 5.

Fnatic continued to score, making the score 11-7.

"Damn it, we don't even have a chance to take a direct duel."

Niko was getting frustrated.

It was one thing to lose gunfights, but the entire team seemed to have their rhythm disrupted by Aether's sniper rifle, making them hesitant.

After another ECO round for G2, the score became 12-7, with G2 trailing by five points.

During the preparation time, Niko took a moment to glance at the team's stats panel.

Two positive, three negative.

Niko bit his lip, his brow furrowed.

Except for him and Xiao Qian, the rest of the team didn't seem to be in good shape.

Perhaps, he needed to do something?

"12 to 7, G2 has finally reached their full buy round again."

"Niko is pushing aggressively through mid to B lower, is he planning to rely on individual skill?"

"He's getting anxious."

"It's over, Aether, who was peeking from behind the box in dark tunnel, seems to have spotted him."

"KRIMZ, who was playing default on B upper, knows about it."

"Can Niko win this?"

"Ouch."

"KRIMZ solved the problem with one AK shot."

"It's over, Niko is rolling his eyes again."

"He slammed the table, that was quite loud."

"Hahaha."

"..."

[To Niko, he's here!]

[He's getting desperate, his teammates keep feeding and Niko wants the first kill.]

[I thought it was a sure win at 7-1, but I forgot this is G2.]

[No way, I picked G2 at 3-0. Just joined, what happened? Am I going to lose my diamond coins?]

This round ultimately ended with Fnatic's victory.

Fnatic 13 to 7, holding a massive six-round advantage.

However, neither Ma Xixi nor Mo expected that G2 would eventually drag the match into a tug-of-war.

G2 even managed to close the gap to 12-14 thanks to m0NESY's brilliant performance.

In fact, at this scoreline, the skill gap between a top team like G2 and Fnatic had become apparent.

Fnatic, on the offensive, had only managed to score in the initial winning streak; in almost all other rounds, G2's tenacious defense had kept them outside the bombsite.

Although Fnatic still held a two-round lead, G2 had disrupted Fnatic's offensive rhythm with their economic buildup and momentum.

Anyone could see that Fnatic was now in an unfavorable situation.

If nothing unexpected happens, G2 might be able to lock the score at 16-14 through steady play.

However, Mr. Wojikishid once said a timeless truth.

If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is bound to happen.

Starting from the twenty-seventh round, Qin Feng directly called ALEX to help him double-angle the tunnel.

The CTs didn't throw smoke when crossing the choke point, but instead threw a grenade to disrupt the vision of the Terrorists' sniper aiming from the tunnel.

But this time, Qin Feng finally seized the opportunity to shoot.

"Bang."

A sniper bullet flew out.

JACKZ, who wanted to cross to B using the smoke from the exploding grenade, was instantly headshotted through the wall.

Qin Feng's sniper rifle tore a gap in G2's defense right from the start.

"What the heck, JACKZ is dead?"

"I didn't even notice, you can get a wallbang kill with that?"

"JACKZ must be cursing right now."

"For insurance, G2 specifically threw a grenade to cross using the dust from the explosion."

"Aether, are you finally back in form?"

"..."

On G2's side, Xiao Lizi, who had just wanted to contest A Main, suddenly frowned.

They had finally started their comeback momentum, but the opposing Aether had suddenly gotten the opening kill again?

It's worth noting that G2's opening strategy this round was an unconventional 4A1B split, rushing both A Short and A Main simultaneously.

Once JACKZ fell first, G2's B Site bombsite would also be left undefended, essentially giving it to Fnatic.

The situation instantly turned unfavorable for G2 again.

On Fnatic's side, after receiving information from Qin Feng, ALEX directly called for a push to B.

Although Qin Feng might miss information from Mid during the interval after firing his sniper shot, JACKZ was also the player primarily defending B for G2.

Another barrage of utility, and they entered the undefended B bombsite.

Facing a 4v5 retake, G2 could only choose to save their weapons again.

Fnatic took the lead, reaching match point.

Aleksib called G2's second timeout.

However, this timeout offered no respite to the G2 players.

In the 28th round, Fnatic, pushing B quickly, traded one for one, eliminating JACKZ on the B bombsite and creating a 4v4 post-plant situation.

There was no longer any need for the defending side to save their weapons.

G2 chose to retake from spawn with all four players, but Fnatic stalled them with utility.

"Beep, beep, beep, beep, beep..."

The increasingly urgent C4 beeps reminded the G2 players of their dwindling time.

In this situation, the G2 players directly chose to flash and push simultaneously from B Doors and Window.

The Terrorists defending the bombsite gave the G2 players no chance to successfully retake.

16-12, the match ended.

Fnatic became the first team to reach 2-0.

The moment the score settled, the entire Fnatic player bench erupted in fervent cheers.

Coach Samuelsson couldn't hide his excitement and gave each Fnatic player a big hug.

"Brothers, congratulations."

"We beat G2."

"If we win one more BO3, we can advance to the Legends Stage in Antwerp."

Of course, shortly after the celebration.

The Fnatic players packed their belongings and walked towards G2's player bench.

The post-match handshake is a routine part of offline CSGO matches.

There were no conflicts between the Fnatic and G2 players.

After a simple handshake, the Fnatic players headed through the player tunnel to the apartment hotel provided by PGL.

For them, the two BO1s of the day were over, and they just needed to quietly prepare for tomorrow's BO3.

In the Swiss system format, matches for advancement or elimination are conducted in a BO3 format.

This means Fnatic has three lives.

As long as they win one of these matches, Fnatic will directly qualify for the Legends Stage of the Antwerp Major.