Born to Win! Natus Vincere are the Champions of PGL Major Copenhagen

Born to Win! Natus Vincere are the Champions of PGL Major Copenhagen

Kaustavmani Choudhury

2 Mar, 2024, 23:22

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Last updated: 10 Apr, 2025, 07:48

Natus Vincere has etched their name in the annals of Counter-Strike history by clinching the inaugural CS2 Major championship.

With a combination of strategic prowess and individual brilliance, they navigated through fierce competition to claim the coveted title. This triumph not only marks a monumental achievement for NaVi but also heralds a new era of competitive CS2.

Natus Vincere 2-1 FaZe Clan

Kicking off the Grand Final on FaZe’s pick of Ancient, FaZe started off strong with the pistol. But NaVi had a very strong T-side which allowed them to end the first half 7-5. They continued this momentum into the second half. Although FaZe managed to pull back a few more rounds, it was NaVi that closed out the map at 13-9.

FaZe answered back on NaVi’s pick of Mirage. It was complete dominance from Karrigan and his team, as they won ten rounds in a row to end the first half at a dominant 10-2. It was more of the same in the second half. NaVi were not allowed a single round on their CT-side, as FaZe Clan won the map at 13-2.

Going on to the decider, Inferno, NaVi were not fazed by their earlier loss. Showing off a monstrous CT-side, NaVi won seven rounds right off the bat, and closed out the first half 9-3. They carried this momentum through to the second half. This time, not allowing FaZe a single round on their CT-side. Off the back of a spectacular performance by Valerij "b1t" Vakhovsjkyj, NaVi closed out the map and the series at a dominant 13-3.

Natus Vincere are crowned as champions of PGL Major Copenhagen and earn the coveted title of the first CS2 Champions!

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Accolades:

Aleksi "Aleksib" Virolainen, after having seen disappointment again and again, finally has a Major trophy to his name.

Valerij "b1t" Vakhovsjkyj and coach Andrij "B1ad3" Ghorodensjkyj now become two-time Major Champions, having done it once before with NaVi at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021.

Justinas "jL" Lekavicius has played the tournament of a lifetime. An MVP contender, he became the first Lithuanian player to win a Major.

Ivan "iM" Mihai, although he had a rough start in his time at NaVi, becomes the first Romanian player to win a Major, silencing all his doubters.

Ihor "w0nderful" Zhdanov has proved he can stand with the great AWPers of his time, filling in the shoes of the legendary S1mple, and doing so in spectacular fashion.

In Conclusion

In a display of sheer dominance and unwavering determination, Natus Vincere emerged triumphant, securing the title of the first CS2 Major champions.

With their impeccable performance throughout the tournament, NaVi showcased not only their exceptional skill but also their ability to overcome adversity and rise to the occasion when it mattered most.

As the dust settles on the battlegrounds of PGL Major Copenhagen, NaVi stands tall, their victory echoing throughout the esports realm as a testament to their greatness. With this historic win, NaVi has not only etched their name in the annals of Counter-Strike history but has also set the stage for an exciting new era in competitive CS2.

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