Renowned CS2 player Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev expressed his enthusiasm for The MongolZ' outstanding performance at the prestigious PW Shanghai Major 2024. After closely observing their performance in the initial best-of-one matches, s1mple confidently stated that their skill level truly deserved recognition.
The journey for MongolZ in the Elimination stage commenced with a remarkable double upset, as they triumphed over formidable opponents G2 Esports and MOUZ. Both encounters proved to be intense battles, with their adversaries managing to reach double-digit rounds in each match. In a particularly nail-biting clash, the Asian team displayed incredible tenacity by emerging victorious in overtime after staging a remarkable comeback from a 10:12 scoreline on Mirage.
Following these impressive victories, MongolZ has secured a spot in the 2-0 bracket, awaiting their next opponent in the tournament. Meanwhile, the powerhouse team Vitality has also maintained a flawless record by clinching victory in all their matches.
The PW Shanghai Major 2024, spanning from November 30 to December 15, marks a significant milestone as Valve's inaugural tournament in China with limited open qualifiers across most regions. With 24 elite teams vying for a substantial prize pool of $1.25 million and coveted sticker rewards, the stakes are higher than ever in this fiercely competitive event.