MOUZ and Vitality officially became the first European teams to qualify for the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Both teams showcased exceptional skill during the third round of the European RMR A, clinching crucial victories. At the same time, the competition saw several teams bow out after suffering three losses.
In the high-stakes matches, MOUZ faced NAVI and emerged victorious after a hard-fought series. NAVI dominated the first map, Mirage, with a decisive 13:4 win. However, MOUZ made an impressive comeback, claiming Dust2 with a score of 13:8 and sealing their triumph on Inferno with a 13:7 result. This victory made MOUZ the first team to secure their place in the Shanghai Major.
Vitality followed suit with a commanding performance against FaZe. Winning both maps in their series, Vitality demonstrated consistency and skill, with ZywOo delivering an outstanding performance that solidified their position at the Major.
In the mid-tier matches, the Czech derby between SINNERS and Eclot concluded with SINNERS taking a dominant 13:8 victory. Cloud9 also showcased excellent coordination, overpowering Sangal with a one-sided 13:2 result. Meanwhile, SAW kept their hopes alive by defeating Falcons 13:5, and Fnatic edged out BetBoom in a closely contested match, with Torzsi playing a pivotal role in their success.
In the elimination matches, Nemiga stayed in the tournament by beating Rebels 2:1, sending their opponents home. Similarly, GL secured a win over UNiTY in a 2:1 series, which resulted in UNiTY’s elimination from the competition.
As the RMR progresses, the journey to the Shanghai Major grows increasingly intense. With some teams already qualified and others fighting for survival, the remaining rounds promise more thrilling matches and unexpected outcomes.
