The ESL Pro League Season 21 Play-in continues to determine the teams that remain in the fight and those who are ending their participation in the tournament. FURIA defeated NRG with a 2-1 score and remain in the competition. 3DMAX proved to be stronger than M80, gaining a confident 2-0 victory. NRG became another team to leave the tournament.

FURIA vs NRG

Train (13-11)

FURIA started the match on Train, showing a strong defense in the first half. The Brazilians managed to take 7 rounds in the attack, but NRG lagged behind, not reducing the gap to 10-2 before changing sides. In the second half, the American squad began to catch up, but FURIA managed to keep the advantage and closed the map with a score of 13-11.

Dust II (10-13)

On Dust II, NRG decided to play more aggressively and gained an advantage at the beginning of the match. They wanted to adjust to FURIA 's style but ended the first half 8-4. After switching sides, NRG did not allow their opponents to come back into the game, worked well in the attack and won the map 13-10, tying the series.

Mirage (13-11)

On the decisive Mirage map, both teams showed a strong level. FURIA again won the first half 8-4, but NRG fought to the last. The main character of the map was skullz, who pulled out several important rounds for FURIA. As a result, the Brazilians brought the game to a 13-11 victory and won the series 2-1.

The MVP of the series was KSCERATO, who scored 62 frags and received a rating of 7.4.

3DMAX vs M80

Anubis (13-7)

3DMAX dominated the first map, Anubis. They started the match confidently on defense, taking 9 out of 12 rounds in the first half. M80 tried to find their rhythm, but their offense was weaker, allowing 3DMAX to easily close the map 13-7.

Train (13-5)

On Train, the situation was even more clear-cut. 3DMAX demonstrated a flawless game, completely controlling the match. They finished the first half 9-3, and after switching sides, they quickly pressed the opponent, winning 13-5 and the series 2-0.

The MVP of the series was bodyy, who finished the game with 39 frags and a rating of 7.9.

What's next?

The last three matches of the ESL Pro League Season 21 Play-in are still to come, which will determine the participants of the next stage:

• FlyQuest vs.TYLOO
• paiN vs Nemiga
• FURIA vs M80

The teams that win their matches will advance to the next stage, while the losers will leave the tournament. 

ESL Pro League Season 21 takes place from March 1 to 16 in Stockholm, Sweden. The 24 best teams in the world are competing for a prize pool of $400,000. You can follow the schedule and results of the tournament via the link.