Metizport claimed a decisive victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas in the grand final of the Svenska Cupen 2024 tournament, finishing the series with a 3-0 score. This is the first offline trophy for the Norwegian organization and a significant achievement for Swedish player Linus "nilo" Bergman, who ended the series with a rating of 6.9.

This success is amplified for him and his teammates Adam "adamb" Ångström and Nicolas "Plopski" Gonzalez Zamora, as both adamb and nilo graduated from the NIP academy, and Plopski was removed from the main roster of Ninjas in Pyjamas at the beginning of 2023.

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Tough Defeat for Ninjas in Pyjamas

For Ninjas in Pyjamas, this defeat was a heavy blow, especially on the eve of their trip to China for the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe B RMR. The situation was complicated by the fact that Max "maxster" Jansson was absent for the tournament, and Young Ninjas player Jacob "jocab" Nerheden stepped in. However, the young player is still struggling to adapt.

Ninjas in Pyjamas' Struggles Across All Maps

From the start on Vertigo, it was clear that NIP weren't ready for this kind of play—they managed to secure only two rounds on the T-side, and despite a lucky pistol round in the second half, Metizport sealed the map with a 13-4 score. The leader of this map was adamb with a rating of 8.0, supported by nilo and Plopski.

On Mirage, NIP managed to put up more of a fight, thanks to the efforts of Fredrik "REZ" Sterner and jocab, who nearly made a comeback from a 4-11 deficit. However, Metizport seized the initiative in overtime and took the map.

On Ancient, Ninjas in Pyjamas showed their best play, taking the lead on the attacking side, but adamb turned the tables with an ace on a semi-buy. Metizport managed to withstand the pressure, and nilo once again played a key role in the second half, securing victory for his team and closing the series.

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A New Challenge for Ninjas in Pyjamas Ahead of RMR

This defeat raises questions about the preparation of Ninjas in Pyjamas before the crucial RMR tournament in Shanghai, leaving open the question of whether they can regain confidence and improve their performances.