In a professional Counter-Strike 2 match, both teams opted to withdraw midway through the game. Instead of playing out the final map and deciding the series through regular competition, they resorted to a coin toss. This unusual decision was made due to another qualifier with significantly greater importance in the Valve Regional Rankings that was scheduled for the same day.
‘ez win’
Earlier today, Ninjas in Pyjamas and Aurora squared off in a best-of-three series as part of the CCT Season 2 Europe Series 18 Closed Qualifier. However, both teams had plans to participate in the BLAST Rising Europe open qualifiers later, so they decided to conclude the match after just two maps. Regrettably, NiP and Aurora each won one map apiece, leaving them with no time for a decisive third game. With their BLAST Rising qualifier matches imminent, both teams decided to withdraw from the competition.
After wrapping up the third level, gaming legend Cmd64, aka Charlie Drudge, clarified that Aurora had stepped down due to scheduling conflicts. But the official Ninjas in Pyjamas (NiP) account on Twitch shared something different – both teams were actually forfeiting, but in the coin toss, NiP got the nod.
@NIPCS
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both teams ff -> coin flip -> ez win
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Turned out to be a good call for NiP when they opted out of the remaining CCT match and focused on the BLAST Rising qualifier instead. The Ninjas triumphed in the Nordic Open Qualifier, securing them a place in the upcoming closed qualifier. On the other hand, Aurora didn’t fare well, getting ousted from their BLAST Rising open qualifier semifinal, not even managing to win the coin toss.
As a devoted fan, I can’t help but appreciate the allure of both tournaments – BLAST Rising and CCT – as they offer enticing rewards that every team craves. The Valve Regional Standings deem the closed qualifiers for BLAST Rising as significant stepping stones, and advancing through these rounds would undeniably boost a team’s standing.
The format is what sets these competitions apart. While the CCT closed qualifier shares a ranked status, it adopts a group stage format, which means that even losing one game doesn’t necessarily spell doom for a team like Aurora. On the other hand, the BLAST Rising open qualifier employs a single-elimination bracket, so missing your match could lead to an instant disqualification. It’s all about strategy and staying in the game!
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2025-02-04 19:48