NAVI Defeat HOTU 2:0 and Stay in the Race for ESL Pro League Season 22 Playoffs

NAVI continue their run at ESL Pro League Season 22, confidently defeating HOTU with a 2:0 scoreline. The Ukrainian squad claimed victories on Ancient and Train, led by an outstanding performance from b1t, whose sharp aim and clutch plays proved decisive at key moments. This win keeps NAVI alive in the playoff race, while HOTU are eliminated from the tournament.

Ancient (13:7 NAVI)

The match began on Ancient — HOTU’s map pick. The Ukrainian team dominated the first half, securing an 8:4 lead. After switching to the attacking side, NAVI maintained control and closed out the map 13:7. The key to their success was b1t, who delivered incredible aim and crucial clutch rounds. His statistics on this map: ADR – 132.8 and a 2.02 rating.

Train (13:9 NAVI)

On their own map pick, NAVI started with total dominance, winning 11 rounds in the first half on the T side. However, the map wasn’t as easy as it first appeared — HOTU mounted a strong comeback on their T side, taking eight consecutive rounds to bring the score to 9:11. Still, b1t and his teammates didn’t allow their opponents to maintain control, closing out the map 13:9 and securing the series.

Match MVP

The best player of the series was undoubtedly b1t. He delivered highlight-worthy frags and clutch plays that turned the tide in NAVI’s favor. Across both maps, his stats were outstanding: ADR – 116.9, Swing +10.71%, and a 1.97 rating.

This victory was crucial for NAVI, keeping them alive in the 2-2 bracket of ESL Pro League Season 22 — with only one remaining chance to advance further. Meanwhile, HOTU exit the tournament in 12th–14th place, earning $10,500 in prize money. The main stage of ESL Pro League Season 22 runs from October 4 to 12, with the winning team taking home $100,000 and an additional $150,000 going to their organization.