CS2: FaZe upset Vitality to make Shanghai Major semifinal

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As a die-hard CS:GO fan who has witnessed countless matches and upsets, I can confidently say that the 2024 Shanghai Major quarterfinal between FaZe Clan and Team Vitality was one for the ages! After a disastrous start on Nuke, many thought it was all over for FaZe, but their resilience and determination proved me wrong. I’ve seen teams crumble under pressure before, but FaZe showed they are made of sterner stuff.

In the final quarter-finals of the 2024 Shanghai Major for Perfect World, it appeared that FaZe Clan was at a significant disadvantage after a poor start on Nuke. However, this quickly transformed into an extraordinary comeback, ultimately leading to a thrilling victory on Anubis.

FaZe upset Vitality yet again!

The series began on FaZe’s map pick of Nuke, but the squad looked completely out of their depth. Vitality raced to an 8-0 lead, shutting down FaZe’s every attempt to gain a foothold.

WHAT IS THAT @SpinxCS2

— Team Vitality CS (@TeamVitalityCS) December 13, 2024

As a gamer, I’ve got to admit, ropz put up one heck of a fight. But in the end, it was us, Vitality, who sailed to a decisive 13-6 victory over FaZe.

think they need the ip to the server

— Team Vitality CS (@TeamVitalityCS) December 13, 2024

The loss left many questioning FaZe’s chances of even competing on Mirage, Vitality’s chosen map.

On the contrary, the tale of Mirage unfolded differently. Initially, FaZe found themselves in a 4-1 deficit, but they didn’t give up. Helvijs “broky” Saukants and Håvard “rain” Nygaard demonstrated resilience, mirroring ropz’s energy. This duo propelled their team to an unexpected 7-5 advantage by the midpoint of the match.

CAAAAAARRYGUNNNNNNN

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) December 13, 2024


In a surprising turn of events, FaZe’s determination led them to defeat Vitality in a map, marking Vitality’s initial loss in the Major. This unexpected outcome left fans stunned and set the stage for a deciding match on Anubis.

STOLE THEIR PICK RIGHT BACK

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) December 13, 2024

In that match, Anubis served as an ideal platform for FaZe Clan to deliver their decisive strike. Commencing on the defensive side, they managed to win eight rounds, with one of those being a clutch last-second defuse during the final round of the first half.

4 FOR @FROZENNcs

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) December 13, 2024

Even though Vitality led 11-6, the match wasn’t close to being decided yet. Remarkably, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut managed an exceptional pistol round victory, keeping Vitality in contention.

ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) December 13, 2024

However, FaZe remained unyielding in the face of adversity. They ultimately secured the series, taking Vitality by surprise and sending the anticipated winners home early. The triumph served as a demonstration of FaZe’s resilience and skill in high-pressure situations, despite their initial loss on their chosen map. Moreover, they knocked Vitality out of this year’s PGL Copenhagen Major.

never count them out

— FaZe Esports (@FaZeEsports) December 13, 2024

The tense atmosphere paves the way for an exciting semifinal clash between FaZe and G2, disappointingly eliminating the possibility of a sensational AWP duel between m0NESY and ZywOo.

Next up, we’ll see if FaZe can keep their winning streak going against G2 in a match that looks set to be another exciting showdown.

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2024-12-13 21:09