The first stage of the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 for CS2 is in full swing and has already delivered both surprises and disappointments. In this article, Bo3.gg will discuss the main moments of the Opening Stage at the first Major in CS2 history.
Stickers, Stickers, and More Stickers
Stickers are one of the main sources of income for teams and players throughout the calendar year. It's for them that many clubs and esports athletes strive to qualify for the major. For example, after failing the Asian RMR, the organization Grayhound Gaming was forced to disband its CS2 roster due to financial difficulties.
In addition to teams, fans also look forward to stickers to support their favorite clubs and players. However, it's another major from PGL and another delay in the release of stickers. A similar situation occurred during the PGL Major Stockholm 2021. The developers again faced unclear difficulties, and according to information from various esports athletes, the stickers will be released closer to the playoff stage of the tournament.
Thus, Valve brings some demoralization to the ranks of teams participating in the Opening Stage. Stickers are a special experience for players, which can inspire them to perform better at the championship and serve as confirmation of the right career path. However, many players at the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 are deprived of this unforgettable experience. Some will even receive their stickers after the tournament, as they will be eliminated before their release.
Teams of Disappointment
At the start of the major, the main disappointment was the Spanish team KOI. Once a strong tier two team, they didn't win a single map in the Opening Stage and have already been eliminated from the tournament. They only managed to put up a fight in the match against ENCE, but it was not enough for a victory. Few expected a 0-3 performance from them.
FURIA Esports is still fighting for a spot in the Elimination Stage, but their performance has already disappointed Brazilian fans. The biggest hopes of the Brazilian community were pinned on the team FalleN, but so far, the collective has not met them. FURIA is a step away from being eliminated from the major and risks being the worst among the four Brazilian teams participating in the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.
Incredible Performance
Two of the main revelations of the first Major in CS2 history were Imperial Esports and paiN Gaming. Nobody believed these Brazilian teams could challenge the Europeans. In turn, Imperial and paiN not only put up a fight but are also a step away from advancing to the next stage of PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. Moreover, their style is spectacular and interesting, which pleases even the ordinary viewers.
Contrary to many predictions, Lynn Vision Gaming and Legacy were not eliminated from the competition with a 0-3 statistic. Despite destroying thousands of Pick'Ems around the world, we were pleasantly surprised by their results. Of course, their momentum is unlikely to be enough to advance to the Elimination Stage, but the fact that their statistic is not 0-3 is already a good result.
They Met Expectations
Cloud9 and Heroic were considered the main favorites of the Opening Stage—they successfully lived up to this status and both advanced to the next stage with a 3-0 statistic. Before the major, Eternal Fire and SAW were in good form, after which the community began to worry that these teams would lose it before the major and fail it. Despite fans' fears, they managed to maintain high conditions.
The PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 takes place from March 17 to 31 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The teams are competing for a prize pool of $1.25 million. You can follow the schedule and results of the tournament via the link.
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