{"id":1814838,"date":"2023-04-07T14:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T18:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/eu-rmr-a-day-2-as-it-happened\/"},"modified":"2023-04-07T14:23:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T18:23:00","slug":"eu-rmr-a-day-2-as-it-happened","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platogaming.com\/plato-data\/eu-rmr-a-day-2-as-it-happened\/","title":{"rendered":"EU RMR A Day 2: As it happened"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tomorrow’s matchups<\/strong>
20:23<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Major semi-final in Rio \u2014 elimination game at the Paris RMR. Virtus.pro<\/a> and MOUZ<\/a> will face off tomorrow to keep their hopes alive.<\/p>\n

2-1 record<\/strong>
\"Europe\" FaZe<\/a> – \"Kosovo\" Bad News Eagles<\/a>
\"France\" Falcons<\/a> – \"Europe\" GamerLegion<\/a>
\"Ukraine\" B8<\/a> – \"United Into the Breach<\/a><\/p>\n

1-2 record<\/strong>
\"Russia\" 1WIN<\/a> – \"Europe\" OG<\/a>
\"Europe\" Apeks<\/a> – \"Europe\" Sprout<\/a>
\"Russia\" Virtus.pro<\/a> – \"Europe\" MOUZ<\/a><\/p>\n

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mezii on stream<\/strong>
20:18<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

fnatic<\/a> have qualified for the Major after beating Viperio<\/a>, 1WIN<\/a>, and B8<\/a>; a run that has raised some eyebrows in the community. William “\u2060mezii\u2060”<\/span> Merriman<\/a>, though, could not care less:<\/p>\n

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“I dont give a f*ck about what everyone is saying about our run”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Top five players after day two<\/strong>
20:16<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. \"France\" Alexandre “\u2060bodyy\u2060”<\/span> Pianaro<\/a>: 1.40<\/strong> rating 2.0
2. \"United Cai “\u2060CYPHER\u2060”<\/span> Watson<\/a>: 1.34<\/strong>
3. \"Ukraine\" Andrii “\u2060npl\u2060”<\/span> Kukharskyi<\/a>: 1.34<\/strong>
4. \"Ukraine\" Valeriy “\u2060b1t\u2060”<\/span> Vakhovskiy<\/a>: 1.26<\/strong>
5. \"Israel\" Dorian “\u2060xertioN\u2060”<\/span> Berman<\/a>: 1.24<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Close of play<\/strong>
20:14<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Group Swiss<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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Watch: KRIMZ celebrates making yet another Major<\/strong>
20:12<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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fnatic join NAVI at the Major<\/strong>
20:07<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

fnatic<\/a> edge out B8<\/a> to qualify for the BLAST.tv Paris Major.<\/p>\n

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Eyes turn to B8 and fnatic<\/strong>
19:43<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

fnatic<\/a> are starting to take control of Ancient against B8<\/a>, winning five in a row to lead 11-9.<\/p>\n

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An early look at tomorrow’s match ups<\/strong>
19:41<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a>‘s victory has confirmed two spicy match-ups for tomorrow:<\/p>\n

\"Russia\" Virtus.pro<\/a> vs \"Europe\" MOUZ<\/a> (1-2)
\"Europe\" FaZe<\/a> vs \"Kosovo\" Bad News Eagles<\/a> (2-1)<\/p>\n

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npl on his boost in form<\/strong>
19:32<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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“Maybe because I can understand what we are doing now. I’m not as scared as I was, for example, and a lot of ideas electronic and B1ad3 want to do, I understand them more easily than before.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

He finishes the RMR with a 1.34 rating; his 2023 average before this event was 0.92.<\/p>\n

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NAVI qualify for Paris<\/strong>
19:30<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> are the first team to qualify for the final CS:GO Major.<\/p>\n

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NAVI 12-10 FaZe<\/strong>
19:23<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

b1t<\/a> wins a quick 1on2 to break FaZe<\/a>‘s money and restore Natus Vincere<\/a>‘s lead.<\/p>\n

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Perfecto deags four<\/strong>
19:09<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Even against pistols FaZe<\/a> cannot rest \u2014 but they have grinded their way back into the game with seven in a row to make it 8-7 at the half.<\/p>\n

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NAVI get off on the right foot on Ancient<\/strong>
18:58<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Like on Inferno Natus Vincere<\/a> have stormed into a 7-1 lead on Ancient. Finn “\u2060karrigan\u2060”<\/span> Andersen<\/a> said the vibe would be different in a game that was “not do or die” and so it has proved thus far.<\/p>\n

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B8 take us to Ancient<\/strong>
18:53<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

A FAMAS misbuy on a full eco did not prevent B8<\/a> sweeping Nuke home against fnatic<\/a><\/p>\n

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npl’s strong form continues<\/strong>
18:29<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

npl<\/a> dominated FaZe<\/a> on Inferno, making him the highest-rated player at the event<\/a> so far with a 1.42 average rating.<\/p>\n

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Job half done for NAVI<\/strong>
18:25<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> take Inferno 16-7, with their pick of Ancient next. Maybe we won’t need Vertigo after all…<\/p>\n

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B8 start well on Nuke<\/strong>
18:19<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> have extended their lead to 14-6, with B8<\/a> in the lead too on the T side of Nuke over fnatic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Enough said<\/strong>
18:07<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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CYPHER: “It’s coming home”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The half ends 12-3 in NAVI’s favour<\/strong>
18:07<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> did not let go either, carrying their form all half to end it with the win in sight.<\/p>\n

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NAVI on fire<\/strong>
17:50<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> are in the flow state right now; they have FaZe<\/a> down 7-1 on their own pick, and using a second timeout already.<\/p>\n

npl<\/a> has continued his strong RMR form, and is currently 11-3 in K-D.<\/p>\n

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fnatic win their map pick<\/strong>
17:45<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

fnatic<\/a> have toppled B8<\/a> by 16 to 8 on Vertigo, with Nuke \u2014 another strong map for the Europeans \u2014 next up.<\/p>\n

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NAVI’s history on Vertigo<\/strong>
17:43<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Outside of officials, Natus Vincere<\/a> have flirted with Vertigo, however. They even played it against FaZe<\/a>, at the MR12 Gamers Without Borders 2020.<\/p>\n

Before Vertigo this time round they will have to do battle on Ancient and Inferno<\/p>\n

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Well well well…<\/strong>
17:35<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

FaZe<\/a> and Natus Vincere<\/a> have both spoken a big game regarding their capabilities on their usual permaban of Vertigo.<\/p>\n

This time, though, they will have to walk the walk; neither team banned it leaving it as a possible decider.<\/p>\n

FaZe<\/a> haven’t played the map since they lost<\/a> to Bad News Eagles<\/a> in overtime on that fateful day in Rio.<\/p>\n

Natus Vincere<\/a> have played it just once<\/a> in an official in their entire history, against Heroic<\/a> in 2019.<\/p>\n

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karrigan optimistic<\/a> ahead of NAVI bout<\/strong>
17:28<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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“The games haven’t been that easy even though we are 2-0. You have to be very focussed in these best of ones. Now we are in the BO3s we expect to qualify.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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OG send SAW home<\/strong>
17:18<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

There was a comeback attempt, but a few good A hits at the death got OG<\/a> over the line. SAW<\/a> are eliminated.<\/p>\n

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Another clutch for fnatic!<\/strong>
17:16<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Comeback?<\/strong>
17:06<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

OG<\/a> had a 13-4 lead just a few minutes ago, but SAW<\/a> have put together a string of five rounds to narrow the gap.<\/p>\n

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KRIMZ crushes B8 in a 1on4<\/strong>
17:06<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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KRIMZ on stream<\/a><\/strong>
16:44<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

The next BO3 to start will be fnatic<\/a> against B8<\/a>, with a Legends spot on offer.<\/p>\n

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“I think they play really good CS, you can’t underestimate any team”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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OG in the ascendancy on Inferno<\/strong>
16:41<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

After a poor Overpass, OG<\/a> have recovered nicely to take an early 8-2 lead on Inferno. SAW<\/a> had broken their economy, but that mattered for nought as Abdul “\u2060degster\u2060”<\/span> Gasanov<\/a> dealt 486 damage with his saved AWP.<\/p>\n

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Sprout survive \u2014 for now<\/strong>
16:36<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

The first team sent home is Viperio<\/a>, who struggled after a strong initial showing against fnatic<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It was convincing in the end for Sprout<\/a>, keeping the Brits to single digits on their map pick and the decider.<\/p>\n

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Sprout extend their lead<\/strong>
16:27<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Aaron “\u2060AZR\u2060”<\/span> Ward<\/a> has reached 20 kills as Sprout<\/a> win their fifth round in a row to take a 14-6 lead.<\/p>\n

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STYKO: “I am already proud of the team”<\/strong>
16:14<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Despite two tight losses against FaZe<\/a> and Bad News Eagles<\/a> Martin “\u2060STYKO\u2060”<\/span> Styk<\/a> still took the time to give HLTV.org an interview, and the Slovakian has not lost hope:<\/p>\n

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“I was part of the first Major and I was just one map away from qualifying there. Now it’s the last CS:GO Major and we’re are a map or two away from qualifying”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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STYKO: “I am really proud of the team already and no matter what happens, we have to just enjoy the BO3s”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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SAW pick up Overpass<\/strong>
16:08<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

After losing their pick of Vertigo, SAW<\/a> bounce back by taking Overpass 16-7. Inferno will decide the series.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Viperio<\/a> are struggling on Anubis as Sprout<\/a> continue to show signs of life, down 7-3.<\/p>\n

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Devilwalk on BNE’s status as Major specialists<\/strong>
15:54<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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We feel like the only ones we can lose to are ourselves, so we work a lot on having lower expectations because they’ve gone to the Major twice in a row now and I know how it gets into your brain<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Devilwalk: “We’ve created a very strong bond and I’m enjoying every moment”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Sprout and Viperio debut Anubis<\/strong>
15:47<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Nuke and Anubis have not been played as of yet, but that changes here for Anubis.<\/p>\n

At the end of it, one of Sprout<\/a> or Viperio<\/a> will be eliminated.<\/p>\n

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Sprout tie it up<\/strong>
15:35<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Sprout<\/a> defeat Viperio<\/a> on Ancient, but a muted celebration from their camp tells the story: They’re not done yet.<\/p>\n

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Sprout bounce back<\/strong>
15:16<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Sprout<\/a> have looked, for the first time this RMR, more like themselves on Ancient. They lead 13-4 over Viperio<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clip<\/a>: NBK- throws in some trash talk<\/strong>
15:03<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

MOUZ<\/a> removed Nathan “\u2060NBK-\u2060”<\/span> Schmitt<\/a> after just 25 maps<\/a> in March 2022 \u2014 but he has got some revenge with a 16:9 win here at the RMR.<\/p>\n

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“Kick me out of the server now”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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OG take SAW’s map pick<\/strong>
14:51<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

OG<\/a> found life easier on Vertigo than Sprout<\/a>, with a 90 ADR performance from Nikolaj “\u2060niko\u2060”<\/span> Kristensen<\/a> powering them home 16-11. Overpass will follow.<\/p>\n

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launx pre-game on stream<\/a>: “We got humbled”<\/strong>
14:43<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Lauren\u021biu “\u2060lauNX\u2060”<\/span> \u021a\u00e2rlea<\/a> admitted Sprout<\/a> under-estimated Into the Breach<\/a> yesterday \u2014 are they doing the same to Viperio<\/a> today?<\/p>\n

Ancient is underway now, as Sprout<\/a> look to prove that is not the case.<\/p>\n

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“After [losing to] Into the Breach we had a rough talk. Our coach and analyst said “you need to wake up, you cannot let this happen. This is the most important tournament of the whole year.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“The main problem against ITB was that we went into it with the mentality that we were better than them and they punished us completely so props to them. We got humbled.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Viperio convert their map pick of Vertigo<\/strong>
14:29<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Sprout<\/a>‘s struggles have turned from bad to worse, mustering just seven rounds against Viperio<\/a> on map one.<\/p>\n

They must win Ancient to keep their Major hopes alive.<\/p>\n

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Stat: kennyS overtakes GuardiaN on all time LAN AWP kills<\/strong>
14:28<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

With that win over MOUZ<\/a> Kenny “\u2060kennyS\u2060”<\/span> Schrub<\/a> has overtaken Ladislav “\u2060GuardiaN\u2060”<\/span> Kov\u00e1cs<\/a> as the player with the most AWP kills on LAN in CS:GO history.<\/p>\n

With CS2 around the corner, the order of this top five<\/a> is unlikely to change:<\/p>\n

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1. \"France\" Kenny “\u2060kennyS\u2060”<\/span> Schrub<\/a>: 9208
2. \"Slovakia\" Ladislav “\u2060GuardiaN\u2060”<\/span> Kov\u00e1cs<\/a>: 9204
3. \"Brazil\" Gabriel “\u2060FalleN\u2060”<\/span> Toledo<\/a>: 8172
4. \"Ukraine\" Oleksandr “\u2060s1mple\u2060”<\/span> Kostyliev<\/a>: 6611
5. \"Finland\" Aleksi “\u2060allu\u2060”<\/span> Jalli<\/a>: 6231<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Twitter debate: Seeding<\/strong>
14:17<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

A debate is afoot on Twitter around the seeding of the RMRs.<\/p>\n

fnatic<\/a>‘s good performance in Rio means they are the highest seed among the 2-0 teams, meaning they have drawn B8<\/a> as the lowest-seeded team. The consequence of this is that FaZe<\/a> have to play Natus Vincere<\/a> in the other game.<\/p>\n

Where do you stand on this? How would you seed the RMRs?<\/p>\n

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Slow starts from the favorites in the 0-2 games<\/strong>
14:05<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Viperio<\/a> have got off to a good start on their pick of Vertigo, leading Sprout<\/a> 8-2 right now.<\/p>\n

SAW<\/a> and OG<\/a> are also starting on Vertigo, where the Portugese men have already won six rounds.<\/p>\n

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Stats: Falcons dismantle MOUZ<\/strong>
14:00<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

MOUZ<\/a> weren’t just defeated by Falcons<\/a>, they were destroyed. They only won two gun rounds all game, and that was despite gaining the first kill on 16 occasions.<\/p>\n

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The elimination games kick off<\/strong>
14:00<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Watch: ITB overcome VP<\/strong>
13:54<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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MOUZ get bodyy’d on Vertigo<\/strong>
13:44<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – Professeur<\/a><\/p>\n

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HLTV jinx giveth, HLTV jinx taketh<\/strong>
13:40<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Into the Breach<\/a> have done it! Virtus.pro<\/a> looked to have won back the momentum, and were in a position they are so used to converting to wins.<\/p>\n

Into the Breach<\/a> had other ideas, however: Virtus.pro<\/a> and MOUZ<\/a> are both now one loss away from having to watch the Paris Major from home.<\/p>\n

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Falcons upset MOUZ<\/strong>
13:35<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – Professeur<\/a><\/p>\n

Incredible scenes as the Frenchmen get one win away from the Major on home soil!<\/p>\n

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MOUZ still in trouble<\/strong>
13:23<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Falcons<\/a>, despite losing both pistols, are putting some clear air between them and MOUZ<\/a> with a 13-8 lead. Should MOUZ<\/a> lose here they will be one loss away from elimination.<\/p>\n

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VP tie it up<\/strong>
13:16<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Since our post \u2014 sorry to everyone from the UK \u2014 Virtus.pro<\/a> have won eight rounds in a row. The score is now 11-10, and all the momentum has shifted towards the Russians.<\/p>\n

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Falcons also impressing<\/strong>
13:07<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Into the Breach<\/a>‘s lead has shrunk to three rounds at 10-7, with fellow underdogs Falcons<\/a> going one better with a 9-5 lead after winning five rounds in a row.<\/p>\n

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It’s happening?<\/strong>
12:56<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Into the Breach<\/a> exceeded expectations yesterday, playing Natus Vincere<\/a> close and beating Sprout<\/a>, and they have turned up with the same energy today.<\/p>\n

The Brits are currently 10-3 up on the T side of Mirage against Virtus.pro<\/a>, yesterday’s hero CYPHER<\/a> posting 15 kills in 13 rounds.<\/p>\n

The question now becomes one of whether they can close it out against Virtus.pro<\/a>, a team with a knack for breaking hearts.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile on the other side of the comeback…<\/strong>
12:54<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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siuhy: “It’s been a long time since I won a game like that”<\/strong>
12:53<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

We caught up with Kamil “\u2060siuhy\u2060”<\/span> Szkaradek<\/a> after GamerLegion<\/a> pulled off the comeback against 1WIN<\/a><\/p>\n

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“It’s been a long time since I won a game like that, 15-12 I think it was? We came back, acoR won an insane clutch 1v2 which brought us back into the game.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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“The CT side was really hard for us because we were getting reset every time, we had no money to have full utility every round, it was very difficult to play. After that round acoR won it was really nice to calm down a little bit with the economy.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

And when asked about Mihai “\u2060iM\u2060”<\/span> Ivan<\/a> \u2014 who has a 1.23 rating at the RMR so far \u2014 and his strong start to 2023, here is what he had to say:<\/p>\n

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“I think he’s improved a lot and become a much more consistent player. When I came into the team I could see a lot of potential; he was very good, talented, but he was just missing that consistency bit. Right now I feel like he’s found it.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Watch: GamerLegion match BNE on the decibel meter<\/strong>
12:46<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

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The next set of games go live<\/strong>
12:41<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

NBK-<\/a> faces MOUZ<\/a> for the first time since his departure from the team in March 2022<\/p>\n

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Watch: BNE erupt in celebration of their second win<\/strong>
12:29<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – Striker<\/a><\/p>\n

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Heartbreak for 1WIN and Apeks<\/strong>
12:25<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – Striker<\/a><\/p>\n

Bad News Eagles<\/a> completed the comeback from a rough first half against Apeks<\/a> to win the match in overtime. GamerLegion<\/a> fended off 1WIN<\/a> in another overtime fixture in the meantime despite facing three match points from the Russian squad.<\/p>\n

The two winners are now 2-1 and one series win away from the Paris Major.<\/p>\n

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Comebacks on both streams<\/strong>
11:48<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

After those great starts from GamerLegion<\/a> and Apeks<\/a> it’s Bad News Eagles<\/a> and 1WIN<\/a> who have taken the lead as we enter crunch time.<\/p>\n

\"Europe\" GamerLegion<\/a> 9-10 \"Russia\" 1WIN<\/a><\/strong>
\"Europe\" Apeks<\/a> 10-11 \"Kosovo\" Bad News Eagles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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GamerLegion and BNE are enjoying themselves<\/strong>
11:34<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Before the match started, GamerLegion<\/a> and Bad News Eagles<\/a> made the countdown just that little bit more exciting with some impromptu atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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In game, though, GamerLegion<\/a> have slumped from 6-2 up to 7-8 down against 1WIN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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International squads quicker out the gates<\/strong>
11:21<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Europe\" GamerLegion<\/a> 6-2 \"Russia\" 1WIN<\/a><\/strong>
\"Europe\" Apeks<\/a> 8-2 \"Kosovo\" Bad News Eagles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out this eco win from GamerLegion<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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The first BO1s get underway<\/strong>
11:09<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

We’re up and running, with Apeks<\/a> facing Bad News Eagles<\/a> on Inferno and 1WIN<\/a> against the aforementioned GamerLegion<\/a> on Vertigo<\/p>\n

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acoR: “we came back really strong”<\/strong>
10:50<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

GamerLegion<\/a> struggled initially in Copenhagen in a loss to Apeks<\/a>, but a win against OG<\/a> means they are still very much in contention to qualify. Next up for the Europeans is a bout with 1WIN<\/a> in ten minutes time.<\/p>\n

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After the win against OG I feel like we came back really strong as a team. Even behind the scenes, our comms were really good, and our composure.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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acoR: “This is one of those opportunities that we need to jump on”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Run of play<\/strong>
10:45<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Unlike at the Asian and American RMRs the European edition has run to schedule so far, meaning we are entering the third round of matches.<\/p>\n

First up are the four 1-1 best-of-ones, before we eliminate two of SAW<\/a>, OG<\/a>, Sprout<\/a> and Viperio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Then we get into the headline affair: FaZe<\/a> vs Natus Vincere<\/a> for a spot at the Major, pencilled in for 17:45<\/span> <\/i><\/span>. fnatic<\/a> will face the revelation of Group A so far in the form of B8<\/a> with the same prize on the line.<\/p>\n

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What happened on day one?<\/strong>
10:43<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

The big story of day one was the performance of Ukrainian side B8<\/a>. Ranked 42nd in our world ranking, Artem “\u2060r1nkle\u2060”<\/span> Moroz<\/a> and company first took down MOUZ<\/a> before taking an even bigger scalp of Virtus.pro<\/a> later on in the day.<\/p>\n

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B8 defeat VP to continue upset run at EU RMR<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The other shock was in the performances of the UK sides, Into the Breach<\/a> and Viperio<\/a>. Viperio<\/a> took fnatic<\/a> to double overtime, while on the other stream Into the Breach<\/a> recovered from 12-4 down to take Natus Vincere<\/a> into double overtime themselves.<\/p>\n

Into the Breach<\/a> consolidated that performance later on, taking down a hapless Sprout<\/a> who, along with OG<\/a>, were the biggest disappointments of day one.<\/p>\n

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Some pre-match reading<\/strong>
10:38<\/span> <\/i><\/span> – NER0<\/a><\/p>\n

Recap<\/em>
\"Other\" Day one recap<\/a>
\"Europe\" Day one live post (EU)<\/a><\/p>\n

Interviews<\/em>
\"Denmark\" acoR: “we need to jump on [this opportunity]”<\/a>
\"Ukraine\" r1nkle: “We’re feeling better than we were last RMR”<\/a>
\"France\" kennyS: “I feel like I never left”<\/a>
\"Ireland\" arTisT: ” We’re here to have a good time”<\/a><\/p>\n

Previews<\/em>
\"Denmark\" Three things to know about each team in Europe A<\/a>
\"Russia\" Boombl4’s bid to write a new chapter<\/a><\/p>\n