The Ukrainian esports team Natus Vincere (NAVI) became the champion of this year’s Esports World Cup 2024 in Counter-Strike 2. The team’s roster included Valeriy “b1t” Vakhovskyi (Ukraine), Justinas “jL” Lekavicius (Lithuania), Alexi “Aleksib” Virolainen (Finland), Mihai “iM” Ivan (Romania), and Igor “w0nderful” Zhdanov (Ukraine). This international lineup showcased excellent teamwork and a high level of skill, leading them to a triumphant victory in a tense final.
This was reported by Coregamer.
A tense final against G2
In the final, NAVI faced the German team G2, finishing the series with a 2:1 score in their favor. The first match on the Ancient map was a real test, where NAVI managed to push the game into overtime, but G2 ultimately came out on top. The second map, Nuke, was just as intense, with the first half ending in a 6:6 draw. However, in the second half, NAVI didn’t allow their opponents to win a single round, asserting their dominance. On the decisive map, Inferno, the Ukrainian team secured an early lead with a 9:3 score in the first half, which they carried through to a victorious conclusion.
Road to the final
Before the final match, NAVI had to overcome some tough challenges throughout the tournament. In the semifinals, they faced MOUZ and, after a difficult start on the first map, triumphed on Mirage with a 13:5 score. Earlier, NAVI confidently defeated the Brazilian team Furia in the group stage and FaZe in the quarterfinals, further establishing themselves as top contenders.
Prize pool and upcoming competitions
For their victory at the Esports World Cup 2024, NAVI not only claimed the championship title but also secured a substantial prize of $400,000 and 1,000 club points. However, their journey doesn’t end here – new challenges lie ahead. The next major event for NAVI is the BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024, where they will face the German team BIG. The tournament is set to begin on July 31, and fans are already eagerly anticipating NAVI’s continued success.
This triumph at the Esports World Cup 2024 marks a significant milestone in NAVI’s career and highlights their ambitions on the international esports stage. With this victory, NAVI reaffirmed their status as one of the strongest teams in the world of Counter-Strike 2, and they are ready for new battles and wins.
