G2 awaits the BLAST World Final in an attempt to recover from their failure at IEM Rio, where the team exited the tournament in last place, losing to HEROIC and Eternal Fire. These results sharply contrast with their recent victories at the BLAST Fall Final, where they triumphed over teams like Spirit, Vitality and Natus Vincere, capturing the title.
The upcoming Major in Shanghai adds importance to the tournament in Singapore for G2, and Nemanja "huNter-" Kovač considers it a crucial test for the team. "It's very important that this tournament takes place before the Major, to understand where we stand," he said in an interview with HLTV, noting that the team lost all the momentum they gained in Copenhagen.
Background of the Tournament and Potential Roster Implications
In 2024, G2 won two titles — IEM Dallas and the Fall Final, but now, as the season comes to a close, the team has only two chances left to secure another victory. The results of the remaining tournaments could also impact the team's roster for 2025, as NiKo is rumored to leave G2 and join Falcons at the end of the year. However, huNter- emphasized that everyone is focused on the game, despite discussions about the future. "We don't talk about it at all," he admitted.
Unpredictable Outcomes: G2 on the Verge of Success and Failure
The performance at IEM Rio was a significant disappointment for the team, especially in light of their victory at the Fall Final just a week before. After the failure in Rio, G2 underwent a five-day bootcamp before the tournament in Singapore. huNter- notes that their task is not to set expectations but to try to perform at their best and assess the team's form before the Major: "We'll try to do our best and understand where we stand after the bootcamp." According to him, they have thoroughly analyzed their mistakes over the past few days and worked on strategies to improve team play.
In huNter-'s opinion, the lack of practice after the Fall Final was a mistake, but not the primary reason for the loss. The team failed to maintain form under a hectic schedule, when after long trips and matches, they had no time for full training sessions. Strangely enough, now, before the most important event of the year, G2 is striving to regain confidence, realizing the importance of the upcoming matches.
NiKo and G2 on the Path to Success?
In Singapore, G2 faces a challenging matchup against Liquid, who are also undergoing restructuring. The game against teams like HEROIC and Eternal Fire showed that G2 is not yet ready to overcome challenges in critical moments. But NiKo and the team are working on themselves: "NiKo always strives to be better, even when he's already the best," notes huNter-, adding that he himself is not satisfied with his current form and aims to return to his former level of play in CS.
End of the Season and the Crucial Goal for the Major
Despite important victories this season, for 2024 to be fully successful, G2 requires a bright finish. Since the BLAST World Final is one of the largest tournaments of the year, and the upcoming Major is the ultimate goal for all teams, G2 intends to seize the opportunity to regain fans' trust and prove they can compete at the highest level.
Source: HLTV
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