A match in the quarterfinals of the playoff stage at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has just concluded, where G2 faced off against HEROIC. Although it was not an easy victory for G2, they managed to overcome their opponents and secure a spot in the semifinals of the Shanghai Major.

Match Summary

The battle for a semifinal berth was quite intense. The first map, Ancient, ended with an easy 13-6 victory for HEROIC, and it seemed as if they had set the tone for the entire match. However, the expectations of their fans were not met, as G2 came back on Nuke to win with a score of 13-9, and then clinched a tight 16-13 victory over their opponents on Mirage in overtime.

No single player stood out significantly, and individual performances were fairly even. Still, the best player turned out to be G2’s star, NiKo, who achieved a 7.2 rating—the highest across the three maps.

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As a result of the match, G2 move on to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the FaZe vs Vitality matchup tomorrow for a place in the grand final. Meanwhile, HEROIC leaves the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 in 5th-8th place, earning $45,000 per team. You can find more details about all the matches and results at the major by following the link provided.