Shanghai Major Semifinals: Top 8 Teams Lock In Championship Battle

Shanghai Major Semifinals: Top 8 Teams Lock In Championship Battle

By Marcus Chen

December 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM

The Perfect World Shanghai Major enters its semifinals with eight top teams competing for the $1.25 million prize pool. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the qualified teams and their journey.

Team Performance Overview

Vitality emerged as the tournament favorite, with ZywOo delivering an exceptional 1.49 rating. Their decisive victories over GamerLegion, FURIA, and MIBR showcase their championship potential.

The MongolZ surprised everyone by defeating G2 Esports, MOUZ, and HEROIC, establishing themselves as Asia's strongest contender ever in a Major.

FaZe Clan secured their spot despite inconsistent performances, notably winning a close match against FURIA after nearly losing a 10-2 lead on Mirage.

Team Spirit, led by 17-year-old prodigy donk (1.55 rating), demonstrated their potential with a crucial victory over HEROIC, including an impressive 1v5 play.

G2 Esports recovered from an early loss to The MongolZ, securing their position with dominant victories over FaZe Clan (13-4 on Inferno, 13-3 on Mirage).

Team Liquid's unexpected qualification came through improved coordination, with YEKINDAR maintaining consistent performance ratings above 1.10.

MOUZ advanced with a clean sweep against MIBR, highlighted by Brollan's 38-kill performance.

HEROIC claimed the final spot by eliminating NAVI in a 2-1 victory, with flameZ playing a pivotal role.

Semifinal Matchups

  • The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
  • Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
  • G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
  • Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan

The semifinals begin December 12, featuring a single-elimination, best-of-three format. The tournament marks the second CS2 Major Championship, offering both substantial financial rewards and the prestigious Major champion title.

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