Nemiga secured victory at the international LAN tournament RES Regional Champions by defeating UNPAID in a tense grand final with a score of 2-1. After losing on Mirage (10-13), Nemiga confidently responded by taking Ancient (13-7) and Anubis (13-6). This victory marked the organization's first international LAN trophy.
Nemiga's success came as a surprise to many, considering their tough start in the group stage, where the team lost to Sangal in the first match. On the verge of elimination, Nemiga knocked out Aurora and Fluxo to advance to the playoffs. In the semifinals, the Belarusians caused an upset by defeating fnatic 2-0 and making it to the tournament's deciding match.
Key Moments of the Grand Final and Nemiga's Triumph
In the grand final, UNPAID started with a win on their pick Mirage thanks to the efforts of Nemanja "nexa" Isaković and Joakim "jkaem" Myrbostad. However, Nemiga quickly adapted, dominating on Ancient (13-7), where zweih delivered a strong performance with a rating of 8.7. The decisive Anubis also went in Nemiga's favor: the team executed a confident attack on the T-side, finishing the map 13-6 and securing the series victory.
Player Comments and Behind-the-Scenes Details
After the match, Beksultan "khaN" Ospan admitted that he felt uncertain before the tournament: "We hadn't played any official matches for a few weeks before the tournament, I was at home, not at boot camp. Honestly, I thought, 'Well, whatever happens, happens.' But we got into shape during the process."
Despite their defeat, UNPAID left the tournament with $50,000. This amount will be a crucial support for the players and coach of the team, who are in conflict with the organization BLEED over unpaid salaries.
Controversies and Disputed Episodes on the Road to the Trophy
Nemiga's victory at the tournament was not without controversy. In the match against Fluxo, the opponents' coach, Anton “boX” Burko, was removed from the game room on the decisive map Inferno for unknown reasons. During the broadcast, the coach was seen chatting with the players during a technical pause, which caused the organizers to intervene. After that boX left the room and the team was informed about the incident.
Why This Success is Important for Nemiga
The triumph at RES Regional Champions is a significant milestone for Nemiga, highlighting their potential on the international stage. This success also underscores the importance of resilience and team play, allowing the team not only to overcome difficult situations but also to defeat strong opponents on their way to their first international trophy.
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