EnvyUs defeat Natus Vincere at DreamHack Cluj-Napoca Final
EnvyUs emerged victorious over Natus Vincere in the final of DreamHack Cluj-Napoca, the last Counter-Strike: Global Offensive major of the year. EnvyUs won the final series by a margin of two games to none.
EnvyUs Dominates the Final
In a tightly contested first game on Train, EnvyUs managed to come out on top before completely dominating the second map, Cobblestone. Kenny “Kenny S” Schrub was the star player of the tournament’s final series, and this victory marks his first major championship win.
EnvyUs Roster Swap Pays Off
EnvyUs’ victory also signifies the first major title for Dan “Apex” Madesclaire, who joined the team alongside Schrub in a roster swap with French team Titan. This move has proven to be a success for EnvyUs, while Titan continues to struggle with inconsistency.
A Difficult Loss for Natus Vincere
The loss to EnvyUs is a tough blow for Natus Vincere, a top team in Counter-Strike that has been striving to capitalize on their potential in a major tournament. Despite a strong performance in the semifinals, Na`Vi were unable to overcome EnvyUs.
Other notable performances at the event include Gamers2’s breakthrough in the quarterfinals and their close match against EnvyUs in the semifinals. The American teams, including Mousesports, had a disappointing showing as none of them made it to the playoff bracket.
Photo via DreamHack/Flickr | Remix by Jacob Wolf