fnatic crush Imperial 13:3 at Budapest Major Stage 1
fnatic confidently dismantled Imperial on Train, taking a dominant 13:3 victory and moving into the 2-1 bracket at StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1. The European squad controlled the match from the very first rounds, never allowing their opponents to find momentum, while Imperial now sit one step away from elimination.
Train (13:3 fnatic)
fnatic delivered an impressive performance on Train. From the opening rounds, the European lineup held full control of the map. In the first half on the T side, fnatic gave Imperial no opportunity to build an effective defense. The second half brought no surprises, as fnatic comfortably closed out the map 13:3.
Match MVP
jambo finished Train with the highest rating. His opening kill/death statistic of 4:0 may not seem massive, but in a BO1 format it plays a significant role. jambo’s overall rating on Train was an impressive 1.67.
fnatic dominate Imperial and advance to the 2-1 bracket. It’s a strong result for fnatic, who now have every chance to qualify for the second stage of the tournament. Imperial, meanwhile, fall to 1-2 and must win their next match to stay alive. StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 runs from November 24 to 27, with 16 teams competing for eight spots in the next stage.
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