Russian Spirit became the first team to secure a place in the next stage of PGL Major Antwerp. In her final Legends stage match, she defeated Copenhagen Flames 2 – 1. Before the tournament began, few expected both teams to be in the same qualifying group – among those with two wins. Nevertheless, they both managed to win two BO1 matches in the previous rounds, thus getting as close as possible to qualifying for the next stage.
The first map of the match was Copenhagen Flames Vertigo, and the Danes were able to gain an advantage rather quickly. By the time of the change of sides Spirit was able to narrow the gap, but it was not able to outplay its opponent: the map remained for Copenhagen Flames with a score of 10 – 16. On Mirage, the Russian team quickly gained control of the map and subsequently held the advantage, ending the draw with a score of 16 – 8. At the decisive Ancient, the gap became even more significant: Copenhagen Flames could only win six rounds.
Thus, Spirit with three wins qualifies for the next stage. Copenhagen Flames still have a chance to continue in the tournament. Whether she will be able to realize it will depend on the results of the next matches of the qualifying stage.