PW Shanghai Major 2024 is already getting hot
- Five teams have secured spots in the Elimination Stage, joining the eight teams qualified via the Valve Ranking System.
- The MongolZ and Team Liquid cruised to 3-0 records, showcasing contrasting paths to their qualification.
- FURIA, paiN Gaming, and GamerLegion secured their spots early.
Coming closer to the end of the swiss stage we still have 3 spots that will be filled after the final 3 matches are played. As the competition intensifies, here is all the information you require. Stay up to date on CS2 transfer rumors thanks to our expert esports tips!
Liquid and The MongolZ Cruise to 3-0
The MongolZ astonished everyone by finishing the Opening Stage undefeated at 3-0. This definitely was not in our predictions and marks a big upset as no one was expecting them to look so great. Their domination was staggering, across four maps, they dropped just 15 rounds. Back in the CS:GO era, that wouldn’t even be enough to lose a single game.
The MongolZ make light work of GamerLegion to guarantee an Elimination Stage spot 👏 pic.twitter.com/6ncg6pgK1O
— HLTV.org (@HLTVorg) December 1, 2024
Team Liquid’s journey to 3-0 was more of a grind, facing close calls against Cloud9, Wildcard, and FlyQuest, however, their individual quality came through when it mattered most. While The MongolZ’s performance was unexpected, Liquid’s record met the high expectations set for them, making their qualification less surprising but still impressive.
FURIA, paiN, and GamerLegion Secure Early Spots
In the 3-1 bracket, FURIA, paiN Gaming, and GamerLegion avoided any last-day drama. FURIA’s run has been inconsistent, but they did enough to dodge disaster. Meanwhile, paiN Gaming and GamerLegion improved with each match, showcasing growth throughout the tournament. GamerLegion, in particular, demonstrated that they are more than just a young team with potential, they are genuine contenders.
Unfortunately, it was a dark day for Fnatic, who crashed out in last place for the first time in their history. Their performance was simply sad, they looked bad and fans and experts alike must feel disappointed at this point. Their loss to hometown favorites Rare Atom was especially painful, signaling the need for serious changes if they hope to remain competitive in CS2 heading into 2025.
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TINHA QUE SER NO MAJOR!Nuke 5-13
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Dust2 13-3A BIG CAI PERANTE O PROFESSOR E A #FURIACS ESTÁ CLASSIFICADA PRO ELIMINATION STAGE DO #ShanghaiMajor2024! 🇨🇳✅
VAMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO#DIADEFURIA pic.twitter.com/GE5DRz83mo
— FURIA (@FURIA) December 2, 2024
So far the qualified teams are Team Liquid ,The MongolZ, FURIA, paiN Gaming, GamerLegion. The final three spots will be determined after the final swiss stage matches are played, the matchups are: FlyQuest vs. MIBR, Passion UA vs. Wildcard and BIG vs. Complexity. We expect an exciting last day of the swiss stage as we face the most dramatic part of this stage, with teams looking to avoid elimination. We can also anticipate some great games with some teams looking formidable and other teams building up their momentum as they improve game after game.
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