Dubai, UAE – 3 December 2024
CS2 Shanghai Major: Contender Stage Recap – Underdogs to Major Winners?
The CS2 Shanghai Major has set the stage for a thrilling finale as the Contender Stage concluded with surprises, heartbreaks, and a dose of unpredictability that has shaken the CS:GO competitive scene. Eight teams have advanced to the next phase, with matches lined up against some of the best in the world.
Qualified Teams and MatchupsThe teams that successfully secured their spots in the next stage are:
- The Mongolz (to face G2)
- Liquid (to face NAVI)
- Gamer Legion (to face VITALITY)
- FURIA (to face Team Spirit)
- Pain (to face MOUZ)
- Wildcard (to face FAZE)
- BIG (to face HEROIC)
- MIBR (to face 3DMAX)
These matchups promise excitement as top-tier teams clash with rising contenders, continuing the narrative of this unpredictable major.
Timings for the shanghai major elimination stage:
The clash between Wildcard and PassionUA was one of the Contender Stage’s most thrilling matches. Fear’s exceptional leadership and tactical calls kept PassionUA in the fight, showcasing their potential. However, Wildcard’s individual skill ultimately proved decisive, allowing them to edge out a victory and advance. This intense showdown highlighted the fine margins that define success in the CS2 Shanghai Major.
CS2 Contender Stage will be remembered for its dramatic upsets. Heavyweights like Virtus.pro, Cloud9, and Complexity failed to meet expectations, crashing out before reaching the next stage. However, the biggest shock was Fnatic, who finished 0-3. In a stunning turn of events, Rare Atom, initially thought to be on the verge of a 0-3 exit, managed to outperform Fnatic, proving that no match is a given in this Major.
These results have left fans and analysts questioning traditional CSGO rankings and emphasizing the evolving landscape of competitive CS2.
The chaotic results sent shockwaves through Pick’Ems predictions. Popular community figures like fl0m, Pimp, and Ohne Pixel had their brackets busted as favorites like Virtus.pro and Fnatic faltered. Social media platforms buzzed with reactions to the unpredictability, showing both the frustration and excitement that come with such an unpredictable event.
You can only imagine by comparing these predictions with the actual results how chaotic the nature of this major is
Here is what the pickem predictions looked like:
As the next stage begins on December 5, all eyes will be on whether the rising stars can continue their momentum or if the giants will reassert their dominance. Teams like G2, NAVI, and VITALITY will need to defend their reputations against fearless challengers like The Mongolz, Wildcard, and BIG.
Stay tuned for more action as the CS2 Shanghai Major unfolds. The journey to the championship is far from over, and if the Contender Stage is any indication, the best is yet to come.
