Halffffwaayyy doneeee!! Can you believe it? It feels like so much has happened in such a short space, and there's still so much to come, as there's some big change-ups on the way...
ICYMI
- Okay this is the BIG one - ESL IMPACT has switched to Counter-Strike 2! And on top of that, we will be the first official league to swap over to the new game 😱
- All games from here on out will be on CS2 instead of CSGO!
Weekly Recap
Here's the goss on what went on last week!
Top Plays of the Week
Day 1 was capped out by a kaah clutch, and we were on our feet for the ayaka 1v3 in overtime!
The Top Spot for day 2 went to everyone's favourite move to pull off - the classic Inferno spray down!
Players to Watch
The opening match of the week between NIP and VP Angels was an absolute banger on Nuke, and particularly the head to head between NIP's AWPing IGL ASTRA and Angels aim sensation ayaka - with each player 40 bombing in the double OT affair! NIP reverse swept the series thanks to the phenomenal consistency of ASTRA and co.
One of the most important matches last week was between EG Gold and Team Karma, as both teams sat undefeated ahead of it. PiggyKiKi pulled EG Gold kicking and screaming through Overpass with a 33-13 carry, continuing onto Inferno to 2-0 Karma.
A battle of the Dani's took place between Kidisgraça's Eleven (first name Dani) and Divina's Dani, which came to a fiery clash on Inferno. I've highlighted Dani previously, and for good reason as the 16 year old has already proven to be an unbelievable aimer. On Inferno she finished with a 44-24 KD, just beating out Eleven's 38-25 score, and enough for Divina to win OT and take the series 2-0.
Storylines
Nigma Galaxy, BIG EQUIPA, NAVI Javelins, and 9 Pandas Fearless are all undefeated. While the last two will have to wait a week for their head-to-head, BIG EQUIPA have two matches this week - of particular interest will be the match against Nigma Galaxy on Thursday. If BIG can do the unthinkable and take down the Queens of Counter Strike, there's a world they book a spot straight to LAN!
EG Gold's win over Team Karma was also an important test for the squad, having undergone two player changes this season (bringing in Juli and vanessa, previously of CLG Red and Shimmer) as well as the transfer of coach Muenster from EG White. The changes are looking great!
South America's usual suspects FURIA and Fluxo Demons sit 3-0 at the top of the board, and will be playing each other on Wednesday. The Demons have had the upper hand in all their recent matches, but neither team has been flawless this season, conceding a map apiece in previous bouts. This match will put one of these teams in touching distance of the LAN finals!
What's next?
Our first ever Counter-Strike 2 matches, that's what! 🤩
