The Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 was a real challenge for teams from all over the world, but it was the Swiss stage that gave fans historic moments. While the Asian team The MongolZ showed a phenomenal game, gaining a perfect score of 3-0 and becoming the first Asian team to reach the playoffs of the major, the German team BIG ended their performance with a disappointing 0-3. These results not only changed the tournament schedule but also became important milestones in the history of Counter-Strike 2.

The MongolZ: Making history

The MongolZ impressed the world with a perfect 3-0 record in the Swiss system at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Their incredible performance culminated in a decisive 2-1 victory over Heroic in the final match of the playoff stage. This historic achievement marked the first time in history that an all-Asian team has made it to the playoffs of a major.

In the decisive series, Senzu became a key figure, demonstrating an exceptional game. On three maps, he made 42 frags and showed an ADR of 83, receiving a rating of 6.4. The MongolZ defeated Heroic on the Anubis (19:17) and Ancient (13:6) maps, while Heroic took Mirage with a score of 8:13. Despite the excellent play of degster, who was named MVP of the match with an exceptional 7.2 rating and 48 frags, Heroic could not stop the Mongols.

This achievement immortalizes The MongolZ as pioneers of Asian Counter-Strike, breaking stereotypes and proving their skills.

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BIG: Elimination after a hard fight

BIG ended their performance at the major after a 1-2 defeat against paiN Gaming, ending the Swiss stage with a 0-3 record. Despite their best efforts, the German team failed to overcome the difficulties that had been plaguing them throughout the tournament.

The victory of paiN Gaming was secured by nqz, who became the MVP of the match with an ADR of 92 and 54 frags. paiN won on Vertigo (10:13) and Mirage (6:13) maps, while BIG managed to take Dust II (13:11). The best player of BIG was JDC, who scored 47 frags and received a rating of 6.3.

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Highlights of the Swiss stage for the teams

• The MongolZ made it to the playoffs with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating such rivals as Heroic, MOUZ, and G2.
• BIG failed to win a single match, losing to G2, Heroic and paiN Gaming.
• paiN Gaming showed a great game, securing a place in the next round, and will still fight for the playoffs.

Conclusion.

The Swiss stage ends with the historic breakthrough of The MongolZ, who represent the Asian region in the major playoffs for the first time in history. At the same time, the elimination of BIG demonstrates the unpredictability of this format. The playoffs are ahead, and fans around the world are looking forward to new exciting matches.

The Elimination Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 tournament will last from December 5 to 15. It features 16 teams that will fight for the playoffs and a part of the $1,250,000 prize pool. Follow the tournament events here.