Virtus.pro hit rock bottom after demoralizing Shanghai Major exit

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a pang of disappointment watching Virtus.pro’s performance at the Shanghai Major. It’s like seeing an old friend struggling to find their footing, and as a fan, it’s hard not to feel that familiar sense of concern.

A team with five Major champions fall to one of the dark horses.

5th ranked CS2 team Virtus.pro were knocked out of the Perfect World Shanghai Major after they suffered a disheartening defeat at the hands of Wildcard on December 2nd.

Throughout the competition, the Russian team led by Denis “electroNic” Sharipov and Dzhami “Jame” Ali faced challenges, managing to secure a victory solely against Rare Atom. Prior to their defeat at the hands of Wildcard, Virtus.pro had previously suffered losses against MIBR and BIG as well.

It’s clear that the disappointing outcome at the Shanghai Major is likely to prompt roster adjustments during the off-season for Virtus.pro. Despite receiving accolades for acquiring electroNic in April, the former player from Cloud9 and NAVI never seemed to gel with Jame’s distinct tactical approach.

Despite Virtus.pro’s poor performance throughout the year, their elimination at the Wildcard stage for the Shanghai Major marks a record-low achievement for this Russian team. Fans had hoped that Virtus.pro would make it to at least the top 16, but their early exit during the Opening Stage is far from satisfactory.

Wildcard 2-1 Virtus.pro at Shanghai Major

Initially, Virtus.pro thrived in the elimination series, triumphing on their chosen map, Ancient, with a score of 13-10. Yet, they seemed disoriented during subsequent rounds on Inferno (13-7) and Anubis (13-8).

In this match, Virtus.pro seemed to lack unity, while Peter “stanislaw” Jarguz of Wildcard seemed to defy age, playing with exceptional skill. The 30-year-old Canadian contributed crucial kills throughout the series, and his strategic calls were as precise as a sharp blade.

Wildcard demonstrated effective plays and crucially, they were astute in observing Virtus.pro’s defensive or offensive strategies around the bomb sites.

In this matchup, it was evident that Virtus.pro’s underwhelming collective play and some less-than-stellar individual performances from key players like Jame and electroNic significantly hindered their chances of victory against Wildcard. On this day, they didn’t shine as the team’s leading lights; instead, they found themselves ranked among the lower performers on the battlefield.

Instead, let’s say: In contrast, North American players found themselves consistently outperformed by Love “phzy” Smidebrant, the Swedish sniper using the AWP.

For Virtus.pro, boasting five Major champions on their roster, this outcome is clearly unsatisfactory. In contrast, Wildcard displayed exceptional skill with a seasoned in-game leader who has been somewhat overlooked and a trio of players yet to reach their full potential.

Tomorrow, Wildcard gets a chance to continue astonishing their opponents when they face Passion UA, another unexpected team, in a match that could secure them a place among the top 16 in the Shanghai Major.

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2024-12-02 19:48