Passion UA secure a victory over Team Spirit in the second round of the group stage at Shanghai Major 2024
Following their win against Virtus Pro yesterday, the Ukrainian team continues to perform confidently, defeating Team Spirit on the Anubis map with a score of 13-11. This match marked Passion UA's second win in the group stage, and now they need just one more victory to advance to the main stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024.
Match Highlight
One of the highlights of the match was a ninja defuse by Jambo in the 9th round, with the score at 5-3 in favor of Team Spirit. While this moment wasn’t pivotal to the game’s outcome, it clearly impacted the morale of both teams, adding tension to the following rounds.
Next step
Passion UA continues to display composure and the ability to capitalize on opportunities, even in challenging situations. Their group stage performance shows that the team is focused and determined to fight for a spot in the tournament’s main stage. A few critical matches remain ahead, which will reveal if they can maintain their momentum.
The next match will be between G2 Esports and 9 Pandas . Both teams also have one win in the group stage.
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