The recent match between paiN and Nemiga was a true battle for survival at the ESL Pro League Season 21 Play-in. Both teams fought for the opportunity to continue in the tournament, but only one could advance.

After a tense series, paiN emerged stronger, winning with a score of 2-1. This victory allowed the Brazilian team to keep their hopes alive for further participation, while Nemiga ended their run in the tournament.

Match Progress

The match began with the map Train, chosen by Nemiga. They immediately took the initiative and confidently won the first half 9-3. After switching sides, paiN attempted a comeback, taking four rounds in a row, but Nemiga did not allow them to fully turn the game around and finished the map in their favor with a score of 13-7.

The next map was Mirage, chosen by paiN. They dominated the first half, playing on the attack, and went into the break with a comfortable score of 8-4. After switching sides, Nemiga tried to turn the game around, taking several crucial rounds, but paiN did not miss their chance and secured the victory – 13-9.

The deciding map – Dust II – was a true thriller. The first half was evenly contested, but paiN slightly edged out their opponent, finishing it with a score of 7-5. In the second half, Nemiga actively resisted, closing the gap, but in key moments, paiN showed composure and brought the game to a victorious 13-11, with the overall series score being 2-1 in their favor.

ESL Pro League Season 21 takes place from March 1 to 16 in Stockholm, Sweden, with a total prize pool of $400,000. You can follow upcoming matches, schedules, and results via the link.