Semifinal of ELEAGUE Major: Astralis vs Fnatic
The first semifinal match of the ELEAGUE Major between Astralis and Fnatic started with a surprising veto process. Here’s how it went:
1. Fnatic removed Overpass
2. Astralis removed Cobblestone
3. Fnatic picked Cache
4. Astralis picked Nuke
5. Fnatic removed Train
6. Astralis removed Mirage
7. Dust2 was left over
Map 1: Cache
Fnatic started strong with a fast B rush, taking the pistol round without losing any players. Astralis responded with a force buy and picked up a few rounds. However, Fnatic clutched two one-on-two situations to secure four rounds. Astralis finished the first half with a 9-6 lead. In the second half, Astralis won the pistol round and gained a significant advantage. But Fnatic fought back and took the match to overtime. Astralis ultimately won in overtime with some close rounds.
Map 2: Nuke
Astralis dominated the first half on Nuke, winning every round and finishing with a 12-3 lead. Fnatic couldn’t find their footing and lost the match 16-5. With this win, Astralis advanced to their first ever Major grand final.
Astralis will face the winner of Virtus.Pro versus SK in the grand final of the ELEAGUE Major.
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