A bright future began to shine forth in the BLAST Premier Fall Final 2024. From July 29th to September 29th, the best teams for Counter-Strike 2 were caught in this spectacle of mastery and sheer grit as they battled each other for the topmost position, thus keeping the fans on the edge of their seats and hearing the heart-thumping action while they all fought for the top spot.
Group Stage Results
The group stage consisted of four groups, where teams contended for a spot in the playoffs. The results from the group stage are as follows:
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July 29 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group A Upper Bracket |
Spirit |
2:0 |
OG |
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Group A Upper Bracket |
Complexity |
0:2 |
HEROIC |
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Group B Upper Bracket |
Vitality |
2:1 |
GamerLegion |
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July 30 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group B Upper Bracket |
Astralis |
2:0 |
Falcons |
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Group A Upper Bracket |
Spirit |
2:0 |
HEROIC |
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Group A Lower Bracket |
OG |
1:2 |
Complexity |
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Group B Upper Bracket |
Vitality |
2:0 |
Astralis |
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July 31 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group B Lower Bracket |
GamerLegion |
0:2 |
Falcons |
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Group C Upper Bracket |
FaZe |
2:1 |
Cloud9 |
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Group C Upper Bracket |
G2 |
2:0 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
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Group D Upper Bracket |
Natus Vincere |
2:0 |
BIG |
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August 1 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group D Upper Bracket |
Virtus.pro |
1:2 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
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Group C Upper Bracket |
FaZe |
1:2 |
G2 |
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Group C Upper Bracket |
Cloud9 |
0:2 |
Liquid |
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August 2 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group D Upper Bracket |
Natus Vincere |
1:2 |
Liquid |
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Group D Lower Bracket |
BIG |
2:1 |
Virtus.pro |
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Group A Lower Bracket |
HEROIC |
0:2 |
Complexity |
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Group B Lower Bracket |
Astralis |
2:1 |
Falcons |
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Group C Lower Braclet |
FaZe |
0:2 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
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August 3 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group D Lower Bracket |
Natus Vincere |
2:0 |
BIG |
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Group A Grand Final |
Spirit |
2:1 |
Complexity |
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Group B Grand Final |
Vitality |
2:1 |
Astralis |
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August 4 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Group C Grand Final Bracket |
G2 |
2:0 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
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Group D Grand Final Bracket |
Liquid |
2:1 |
Natus Vincere |
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Play-In Semifinal |
Astralis |
2:0 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
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Play-In Semifinal |
Complexity |
0:2 |
Natus Vincere |
Showdown Results
As the group stage approached its end, teams stepped into the showdown stage—each being a knockout match as the top teams from each side played for a chance to go through and occupy a spot in the finals. This intensity truly cuts like a butcher knife as teams battled it out tooth and nail for victory.
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August 22 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Quarter Final 1 Bracket 1 |
FaZe |
2:0 |
Rare Atom |
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Quarter Final 3 Bracket 1 |
HEROIC |
0:2 |
OG |
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Quarter Final 4 Bracket 1 |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
1:2 |
AMKAL |
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Quarter Final 4 Bracket 2 |
Virtus.pro |
2:0 |
Zero Tenacity |
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August 23 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Quarter Final 2 Bracket 2 |
Complexity |
2:0 |
Metizport |
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Quarter Final 1 Bracket 2 |
Falcons |
2:0 |
M80 |
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August 24 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Quarter Final 2 Bracket 1 |
Cloud 9 |
0:2 |
paiN |
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Quarter Final 3 Bracket 2 |
BIG |
2:1 |
GamerLegion |
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Semi-Final 2 Bracket 1 |
OG |
2:1 |
AMKAL |
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August 25 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Semi-Final 1 Bracket 2 |
Complexity |
1:2 |
Falcons |
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Semi-Final 1 Bracket 1 |
FaZe |
2:1 |
paiN |
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Semi-Final 2 Bracket 2 |
Virtus.pro |
2:1 |
BIG |
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August 26 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Grand Final Bracket 1 |
OG |
0:2 |
FaZe |
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Grand Final Bracket 2 |
Falcons |
2:0 |
Virtus.pro |
Finals Results
The grand final took place on 29th September, and in this round of competition, the most anticipated battle awaited between G2 Esports and Natus Vincere. After all, the two teams had played very well throughout the tournament thus far.
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September 25 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Opening Match 1 Group A |
Natus Vincere |
2:0 |
Falcons |
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Opening Match 2 Group A |
G2 |
2:1 |
FaZe |
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Opening Match 1 Group B |
Vitality |
2:0 |
Astralis |
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September 26 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Opening Match 2 Group B |
Spirit |
1:2 |
Falcons |
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Elimination Match Group A |
Falcons |
1:2 |
FaZe |
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Winner’s Match Group A |
Natus Vincere |
2:0 |
G2 |
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Elimination Match Group B |
Astralis |
1:2 |
Spirit |
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September 27 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Winner’s Match Group B |
Vitality |
2:0 |
Liquid |
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Quarter Final 1 Playoffs |
G2 |
2:0 |
Spirit |
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September 28 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Quarter Final 2 Playoffs |
Liquid |
0:2 |
FaZe |
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Semi-Final 1 Playoffs |
Vitality |
1:2 |
G2 |
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September 29 |
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Round |
Opponent |
Score |
Opponent |
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Semi-Final 2 Playoffs |
Natus Vincere |
2:1 |
FaZe |
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Grand Final Playoffs |
G2 |
3:1 |
Natus Vincere |
Championship Highlights
It was a well-deserved win for G2 Esports, as it is indeed a crucial victory for the players. They secured the championship and the $200,000 prize money. Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov was also awarded as the tournament’s MVP, as his dominant plays throughout every stage of competition showcased incredible skill and game sense.
Conclusion
G2 Esports has not only won but also rekindled the fiery spirit of competition within CS2. Their victory is a testament to the relentless pursuit of greatness, which speaks for the esports industry. Behind them are thrilling matches, and yet, new challenges remain; fans are expecting more action-packed tournaments with a promise to stretch the limit of teamwork and determination.
