It was a day of spectacular, dominating performances in the course of the opener of the BLAST Premier Spring Teams 2024. 4 best-of-three matchups got here and went, every ending 2:0 to their respective victors. However who got here out on prime in these matches? Let’s have a look.
Group C
The day started with Group C, the place G2 took on Ninjas in Pyjamas. G2 have been seeking to bounce again from a poor finish to 2023, whereas NIP had lots to show. Nonetheless, it was by no means actually a contest. G2 ran away with proceedings, with m0NESY particularly wanting contemporary and able to dominate on the server. It’s precisely the kind of begin G2 wanted on the BLAST Premier Spring Teams 2024.
Subsequent up in Group C was Complexity vs NAVI. This was an interesting match-up for quite a few causes. Complexity completed 2023 sturdy, establishing themselves as one of many prime groups on the earth. In the meantime, NAVI had a number of struggles final yr, however had proven flashes of brilliance that gave hope coming into this match.
At first, it appeared to be Complexity’s match to lose, taking management of the proceedings. A powerful psychological from NAVI meant they have been capable of come again from a number of match factors to clinch map one in time beyond regulation, earlier than taking map two in convincing style, too. It’s a powerful step ahead for Aleksib and his group, who now face G2 tomorrow.
Group A
The later video games within the day started to kick off Group A. First up was Vitality vs OG – the least aggressive match of all. The primary map was a complete walkover, with Vitality 13:0’ing OG in embarrassing style. It was a celebration when OG managed to take seven rounds within the second map. It wasn’t a very stunning consequence, given Vitality’s domination of the scene on the tail finish of 2023.
BLAST Premier Spring Teams 2024 day one completed on arguably essentially the most thrilling match of the day – Astralis vs Falcons. Two new rosters, full of superstars and excessive expectations. Magisk and zonic returning to indicate Astralis what they’re able to. The top consequence was a dream begin to 2024 for certainly one of these groups – Astralis.
The largest praise that may be paid to the Danish roster is that they by no means actually appeared threatened by the Falcons ‘superteam.’ Even with dev1ce having a quiet day on the server, the remainder of the group picked up the slack within the meantime. Staehr, who has struggled with the stress at Astralis at instances, got here up clutch in large moments, a promising signal for the longer term.
If this win is to be a constructing block for Astralis going ahead, they’ll must greatest Vitality in tomorrow’s match-up. It’s positive to be their largest take a look at but.