NiP awakes and secures 2-0 victory against Entropiq

The final group of the group stage in ESL Pro League Season 14 is underway and is already creating intense Bo3-series between some of the best teams in the world. In the second Bo3-series on day 2 of Group D, it was NiP and Entropiq’s turn to brawl. Entropiq looked fierce in their opening match against Furia and NiP the opposite when losing to Liquid 2-0 yesterday. The losing streak, however, didn’t continue for “device” and the Swedes, as they managed to silence the aggressive Entropiq roster and take home the 2-0 victory.

The first map was the pick of Entropiq and saw the Bo3-series kick off on Dust 2. The map of Dust 2 has historically been home ground for many CIS teams, and today it was Entropiq’s. However, whilst it was the map pick of Entropiq, NiP put up a phenomenal performance and seemed hungry for the win. Going back and forth, almost throughout the entire map, it was as close as possible and difficult to point towards the stronger roster. Ultimately, however, it was the NiP boys, led by a reinvigorated “Plopski”, to take home Dust 2 at the scoreline of 16-14.

The second map of the series was to be played on Ancient and was, of course, the map pick of NiP. The Swedish team has played the newly added map before, however, it is still unfamiliar territory for some teams, and perhaps NiP was seeking to catch an unexpected Entropiq roster by surprise. It was perhaps, unfamiliar territory for the CIS roster Entropiq as it was NiP to perform the strongest on Ancient. Despite a valid attempt from Entropiq on both maps, they would have to see themselves bested 2-0 after a 16-9 loss on Ancient

Map 1 – Dust 2  

16-14 NiP | Plopski 1.51 Rating / 107.0 ADR / 30-17 K-D

Map 2 – Ancient

16-9 NiP | device 1.64 Rating / 103.8 ADR / 26-17 K-D

Highlight of the BO1-series

MVP

Nicolai ”device” Reedtz | 1.35 Rating - 48-35 K/D - 86.7 ADR - 76.4% KAST