Participants of the semifinals of Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 have been determined

Natus Vincere (NaVi) failed to qualify for the quarterfinals in a stunning upset, losing to HEROIC. Meanwhile, FaZe Clan staged an impressive comeback against FURIA, securing their spot.

With Vitality and The MongolZ securing the first two spots in the quarterfinals, the remaining slots remained fiercely contested. The competition was intense, as every team seemed deserving of progression.

On the penultimate day of elimination matches, the following games unfolded:

1. MOUZ vs. 3DMAX: The “Mice” triumphed with a clean 2-0 victory, finishing both maps 13-11.
2. NaVi vs. GamerLegion: NaVi showcased their strength, also winning 2-0 and advancing to the 2-2 stage.
3. FURIA vs. paiN: The most intense match of the elimination round saw two Brazilian teams face off. FURIA emerged victorious with a 2-1 score, thanks in large part to Yuri “yuurih” Santos, who delivered standout performances in critical moments.

Playoff Deciders

In the battles for playoff qualification, G2, Liquid, and Team Spirit emerged victorious, sending FaZe Clan, MIBR, and HEROIC into the 2-2 elimination bracket and setting up a nail-biting final day of the Elimination Stage.

High-Stakes Matches in the 2-2 Bracket

MOUZ vs. MIBR: In the first match of the final day, MOUZ, the favorites, lived up to expectations. They swept MIBR 2-0 with dominant scores of 13-5 and 13-6. Ludvig “brollan” Brolin led the charge with an impressive 38-19 K-D ratio and a stellar 1.74 rating.

NaVi vs. HEROIC: Despite being predicted by many to make a deep run, if not win the tournament, NaVi fell short against HEROIC in a dramatic best-of-three series.

1. The first map, Mirage, saw HEROIC, led by Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski, dismantle NaVi 13-3.
2. NaVi bounced back on their chosen map, Nuke, dominating 13-5.
3. The final map, Ancient, was closely contested, with the first half ending 6-6. However, HEROIC, powered by the stellar play of sniper Abdul “degster” Gasanov, gained the upper hand and secured a 13-9 victory, eliminating NaVi from the tournament.

FaZe Clan vs. FURIA: The final match of the elimination stage was a thrilling showdown between FaZe Clan and FURIA.

1. On the first map, Inferno, FURIA, led by the legendary “FalleN” overwhelmed FaZe 13-6.
2. Despite the shaky start, FaZe rallied on the next two maps, demonstrating resilience and tactical brilliance. Their comeback victory proved why they remain a fan favorite among CS2 players, securing their place in the playoffs.