Today, the attention of the entire esports world is focused on the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, where two titans — Team Spirit and FaZe Clan — met in the grand final. The tournament's prize pool and the status of the best team of the year made the match a true highlight of the season.

Team Spirit and FaZe are not just teams; they are symbols of the professional CS2 scene. The clash of such teams promised gameplay at the highest level, where every round and every decision could be decisive.

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Past Successes and Expectations

The Perfect World Shanghai Major is the last major tournament of the year, bringing together the best teams from around the world. The previous major in 2024 was won by NAVI, setting a high standard. Spirit, having not won majors before, showcased excellent play throughout the tournament, making them the main contenders for victory. FaZe, in turn, already have rich experience on such stages and aimed to end the year triumphantly.

Tense Maps and Moments

The match started on the Nuke map — FaZe's pick. Although the first half ended with a score of 7:5 in favor of Spirit on the defense side, it was their unexpected successes on the T side that were key to their victory. Spirit showed incredible cohesion and won the map with a score of 13:8, which was a surprise to many experts.

On the second map Ancient, Spirit's pick, FaZe completely redeemed themselves. Initially dominating on the defense side, losing only 4 rounds, and then, switching sides, they confidently closed the game with a score of 13:6. The match score was tied at 1:1, with everything to be decided on the third map.

Dust2, the legendary decider, delivered a true thriller to the spectators. In the first half, Spirit took the lead on the defense side, finishing with a score of 8:4. After switching sides, they pulled ahead 12:5, but FaZe showed resilience, starting an incredible comeback, bringing the score to 12:10. The key moment was a 2v4 round that rain and ropz turned in favor of FaZe. Spirit, however, managed to secure the last round, thus winning the map with a final score of 13:11, securing their victory in the match and earning the first major trophy in the organization's history.

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What's Next for Spirit?

This victory not only brought the team $500,000 but also placed them among the greatest teams. Team Spirit ended 2024 triumphantly, proving they are capable of defeating the best. For FaZe, this defeat may become a motivator for even more hard work in the next season. The Shanghai Major 2024 showed that esports continues to evolve, providing fans with moments we will remember for a long time.