ENCE edge past ATK in their opening match at EPL S17
ATK fought their absolute best to make the match a close encounter.
ENCE secured themselves their first victory at the ESL Pro League Season 17. The mixed European roster took an important win over ATK on Anubis. The first map of the series ended in total domination as ENCE managed to take 10 rounds on the T side of Anubis. Switching sides, ENCE was fast to close out the game winning six out of seven on the CT side to win ATK´s map pick 16-6.
Ancient was up next. A close encounter between the two teams was on the schedule as the first half ended with an 8-7 scoreline in favor of ATK, but this time on the favored CT side. However, switching to the T side, ATK quickly found the momentum they needed to go up 15-10. ENCE fought their way back to 15-14 but with ice in their veins, ATK closed out the map 16-14.
Ancient came out as the last map of the series. What looked like a close encounter between the two teams ended up in a controlled victory for ENCE. The Brazillian team got nine rounds on the weaker T side. A nice T side was enough for ENCE to close out the series on the favored CT side. With Maden playing well, ATK stood no chance against the better team from ENCE who won Ancient 16-9.
00NATION - Grayhound 2-1 | ESL Pro League Season 17
MVP: Guy "NertZ" Iluz - 1.31 rating / 64-47 K-D / 86.0 ADR
