G2 silenced all doubts over their new-look roster with the biggest upset of the tournament.
Brazil’sFURIA Esportsbecame the last team to advance to the Playoffs after a hard-fought march through the Resurrection Stage.
That advanced FURIA to the Resurrection Stage final againstThe MongolZ, who were coming off victories againstMIBRandM80.
The Brazilian squad will now be preparing to face off againstMOUZin their first Playoff match.
Mario malbsMD Samayoa also pitched in with 19 kills and two assists on a map-best 11 deaths.
However, Spirit clawed their way back to end the half in a 6-6 deadlock.
Throughout all those fights, NiKo repeatedly bested Spirit superstar Danil donk Kryshkovets in multiple opening frags.
Spirit entered the second half looking like they could spark a comeback by winning the first two rounds.
MalbsMD led the way in the closeout with 17 kills and six assists on 10 deaths.
G2 now advance to the semifinals, where they await the winner of the quarterfinal match betweenTeam VitalityandVirtus.pro.
Meanwhile, Spirit bow out in 5th-8th place with $40,000 in consolation.
