Grand Final in Shanghai: Team Spirit new CS2 Major Champions

Map 1: Nuke

FaZe Clan had the privilege of picking the first map, and they opted for Nuke. Both teams had demonstrated solid performances on this map in previous matches, making it challenging to predict the winner. Team Spirit started aggressively, securing several early rounds. However, FaZe made a strong comeback, and the first half ended with Spirit leading 7-5.

In the second half, Team Spirit, now on the T side, maintained their momentum, executing swift and well-coordinated bombsite pushes that caught FaZe Clan off guard. This strategy paid off, and Team Spirit clinched the first map with a 13-8 victory.

Map 2: Ancient

Team Spirit’s map pick was Ancient, and FaZe Clan needed a win to stay in contention for the Shanghai Major 2024 title. The intensity was palpable right from the first pistol round, which FaZe Clan won, energizing the crowd. FaZe continued to showcase exceptional shooting skills, finishing the first half with an 8-4 lead.

In the second half, FaZe, playing as terrorists, adopted a calm and calculated approach, avoiding unnecessary risks. This strategy proved highly effective, and they secured a 13-6 win on Ancient, pushing the series to a decisive third map.

Map 3: Dust 2

The legendary Dust 2 served as the final battleground of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. After their loss on Ancient, Team Spirit came out swinging in the first half, dominating FaZe Clan and winning the half 8-4.

In the second half, Team Spirit maintained their excellent positional play and kept racking up rounds. However, FaZe Clan refused to go down without a fight, clawing back to 12-11. Despite their best efforts, FaZe could not force the game into overtime, losing the final map 13-11.