For the first time in 567 days: A Finnish team is in top 30

Back in October 2022, the Finnish team HAVU was placed number #93 on the HLTV World Ranking list but has since then not been looking back. xseveN and co. have since October climbed 63 placements on the world ranking list, which saw the Finnish team HAVU make their comeback into the top 30. The last time HAVU was inside the top 30 was back on 28 June 2021.

HAVU took second place at CCT North Europe Series 2 only losing to their former rivals ENCE during the final. HAVU beat the likes of OG, forZe, and HEET on their way to the final. CCT North Europe Series 4 took place simultaneously with the CCT North Europe Series 2 which meant that HAVU had to play two games a day during the two tournaments. During the last Mentioned tournament HAVU secured themselves a 3-4th place after they took down once again forZe but also BIG on their way to the semi-final.

A year that started with poor results ended with great confidence and impressive results over the top 15 teams.

The HAVU team that made their comeback into the top 30 looks as follows:

zehN

Aerial

xseveN

doto

spargo