Gentle Mates stun Vitality at the start of ESL Pro League Season 22
2139Gentle Mates pulled off a stunning upset at the beginning of the ESL Pro League Season 22 main stage, defeating tournament favorites Vitality 2–0. The Spanish squad secured convincing wins on Nuke (13–6) and Train (13–11), with sausol emerging as the standout performer, posting an impressive 1.57 rating.
Nuke (13–6 Gentle Mates)
One of Vitality’s strongest maps turned into a disappointment. Gentle Mates started confidently, taking a 7–5 lead in the first half. After switching sides, Vitality managed to win only the pistol round on the T side. Gentle Mates displayed great composure and closed out the map 13–6.
Train (13–11 Gentle Mates)
On Train, Gentle Mates once again took control early, winning the first half. Vitality tried to turn things around after the side switch, but the Spanish lineup proved stronger on the attacking side. In the crucial 24th round, Gentle Mates kept their cool to seal the win 13–11, leaving no chance for overtime.
Match MVP
The best player of the series was sausol, who delivered an exceptional performance with ADR – 100.5, Swing +6.14%, and a 1.57 rating — incredible numbers against one of the scene’s top teams.
Without a doubt, this victory was a massive statement for Gentle Mates. Coming into the match as underdogs, they managed to sweep Vitality 2–0 and advance with a 1–0 record. Vitality, meanwhile, drop to the 0–1 pool. The ESL Pro League Season 22 main stage runs from October 4–12, with $100,000 awarded to the winning team and an additional $150,000 going to the organization.
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