G2 Esports Defeat Fnatic in ELEAGUE Major Opener
G2 Esports emerged victorious in their opening round match against Fnatic in the ELEAGUE Major, dealing another blow to Fnatic’s struggling performance.
The two teams were evenly matched throughout the game. G2 managed to secure small advantages in the early rounds, including a crucial play by Richard “shox” Papillon in the initial pistol round. However, Fnatic consistently fought back, keeping the score tied at 10-10.
Despite their efforts, Fnatic found themselves outmaneuvered by G2 as the game progressed. G2’s strong economy restricted Fnatic’s options, forcing them to play more conservatively in the later rounds. With G2 on the verge of victory, Fnatic’s gameplay became chaotic, allowing G2 to strategically pick them off. Unable to recover from their economic downfall, Fnatic fell apart and G2 secured a 16-10 win.
In this match, Cédric “RpK” Guipouy stood out as the top performer for G2 Esports, leading the scoreboard with 28 kills. While Shox and Adil “ScreaM” Benrlitom are usually the players to watch for the French side, Guipouy’s dominating performance was a highlight of the game.
Both Fnatic and G2 Esports may undergo lineup changes following the Major tournament, with rumors circulating about potential Swedish and French shuffles. This Major could mark the end of an era for both teams.
In another game of the day, newcomer North (previously known as Dignitas) faced a disappointing 8-16 loss against Gambit Gaming. Danylo ‘Zeus’ Teslenko, a veteran player formerly of Natus Vincere, led Gambit to victory while North struggled to find their footing.
Under the Swiss system, neither losing team is eliminated. Teams must win three matches to advance to the playoffs. With their wins, both G2 and Gambit are now one step closer to securing a spot in the playoffs.