NIP sensationally defeated FaZe 2-0 in the lower grid final at BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024. This marked the first meeting between the squads since NIP's new lineup has been in place.

Pre-Game Expectations

The expectations before the match were high, because for Artem "r1nkle" Moroz it was another opportunity to play with one of the best teams in the world. After all, in the past two matches he showed himself perfectly.

Before the match the spectators noticed that Håvard "rain" Nygaard played the match without points, which was the first time in a long time. The reason for this is not known, but it added to the interest in watching him.

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Match details

The match started at Ancient, the pick of the NIP for whom the first half went strong and they finished 6-6. The second half started in FaZe's favor, but ended equally with a score of 6-6, securing extra rounds. NIP had no problems in the extra rounds and won with a score of 16-14.

The second map was Inferno, FaZe's choice, who ended the half in an even contest, with a score of 6-6. The beginning of the second half was interesting, where the teams sensationally traded rounds, but in the end NIP were able to win more and won with a score of 13-11.

NIP's victory was largely due to the great play of r1nkle, who had a simply incredible series, finishing the game with a sensational K/D 2 as well as a rating of 7.4.

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Player reactions and standing at the tournament

This is the best match I've ever played in my life. ggwp faze, next vs g2

shared r1nkle after the match in his TG channel

GG, off to BLAST Showdown, our game looks really rough right now 

said ropz

FaZe will also play at the BLAST Showdown for the first time since 2020, at that time the team was still playing with coldzera, after that they made it to the BLAST Finals 4 years in a row. FaZe took 9th-12th place and earned $8,500.

In turn, NIP are gaining momentum and in the next match will play with G2 for the exit in BLAST Premier: Fall Final 2024. This will be the second game for NIP against G2 in this tournament, where they lost the first time with a score of 0-2.