G2 Esports became the last team to qualify for the ESL Pro League Season 21 playoffs after defeating GamerLegion with a 2-0 victory. This match closed the group stage of the tournament, and G2 finished with a 3-2 balance, while GamerLegion left the competition with a 2-3 record. It was a crucial series for G2, as a defeat would have meant elimination, but they were able to confidently finish the group on a major note.

The course of the match

Inferno (13:11)

The first map started with an equal fight, but G2 managed to take a small advantage in the first half. m0NESY became the undisputed leader of the team, scoring 25 frags and 109 ADR, which allowed G2 to control the game. huNter- also made a significant contribution to the victory, gaining 24 frags and helping in difficult moments. GamerLegion did not give up without a fight - Tauson showed a solid game (21 frags, 89 ADR), which allowed his team to impose a fight in the second half. However, G2 successfully closed the map 13:11, not allowing their opponents to make a comeback.

Nuke (13:9)

On Nuke, G2 quickly seized the initiative and built a comfortable lead in the first half. m0NESY continued to demonstrate his skills, finishing the game with 23 frags and a rating of 7.2. GamerLegion tried to turn the tide of the match after the change of sides, and Tauson again became the main driver of attacks, but his efforts were not enough. G2 kept the decisive moments for themselves, and key actions from malbsMd (15 frags) and HeavyGod brought them a final victory of 13:9, which guaranteed them a place in the playoffs.

Match stats

• MVP - m0NESY (48/25 K/D, rating 7.7)
• EVP - Tauson (39/34 K/D, rating 6.6)

G2 in the ESL Pro League S21 playoffs

Thanks to this victory, G2 Esports gained a place in the playoffs, where they will face strong rivals in the fight for the main trophy. The team showed an unstable performance in the group stage, but managed to end it on a positive note. GamerLegion, on the other hand, was eliminated, failing to make it to the decisive stage.

The completion of the group stage means that the playoffs will start soon, where G2 will have to prove that they are ready to compete with the best.