r/GlobalOffensive • u/Chuckys2 Match Thread Team • Jan 14 '18
Discussion | Esports Vega Squadron vs G2 Esports / ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 - The New Challengers: Round 3 / Post-Match Discussion
Vega Squadron 0-1 G2 Esports
Overpass: 16-19
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MAP: Overpass
| Team | T | CT | OT1CT:T | Total |
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| Vega | 3 | 12 | 1:0 | 16 |
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| G2 | 12 | 3 | 3:1 | 19 |
| Vega | K | A | D | Rating |
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| chopper | 29 | 5 | 25 | 1.25 |
| jR | 26 | 2 | 24 | 1.07 |
| mir | 19 | 11 | 25 | 0.90 |
| hutji | 19 | 7 | 27 | 0.88 |
| keshandr | 16 | 1 | 27 | 0.64 |
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| shox | 27 | 10 | 20 | 1.32 |
| NBK- | 31 | 3 | 24 | 1.20 |
| kennyS | 23 | 8 | 17 | 1.16 |
| apEX | 25 | 10 | 25 | 1.15 |
| bodyy | 22 | 18 | 23 | 1.05 |
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Jan 14 '18
Vega are good wtf
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Jan 14 '18
Imagine that, major tournament experiences help you get better.
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Jan 14 '18
Hope they qualify now tbh, last time they got fucked 0-3 but they seem to have improved a lot, so i guess you're right. Their CT side setups are amazing to watch.
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u/esach Jan 14 '18
Vega have apparently attended the fer and fallen school of overpass
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u/momanT41 Jan 14 '18
Yeah, the problem is that they don't know when to stop
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u/K0nvict NiP Jan 14 '18
Fer sometimes doesn't, if you have ever watched the NIP vs SK overpass demos you would notice that NIP countered Fer 9/10 times
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u/Lulu_and_Tia Virtus.pro Jan 14 '18 edited Jan 16 '18
That map was pretty brutal all things considered. Taco was set to make a god tier play and then timing or something else struck on several occasions.
Kudos to NiP for somehow countering Fer. He was just shutdown.
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u/Ihatethedesert Jan 14 '18
Watching Jr hold site at A and go back and forth between bank and stairs was awesome to watch. I felt like I was watching Fallen smurfing on an alt account.
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u/PM_ME_Y0UR_BOOBS_THX Jan 15 '18
I did too and tried AWPing like Fallen but it really just ended up with me getting shot and my teammates getting super pissed at me for throwing away AWPs so easily.
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u/tesut G2 Jan 14 '18
What a magnificent performance and great teamplay by Vega. I really thought that they had G2 beaten.
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u/_Lahin G2 Jan 14 '18
Being a G2 fan, is the #1 reason we gonna die of a heart attack.
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u/PM_ME_SADPANDA_LINKS cs_office Jan 14 '18
Fuck. My Moses/vega memes will never sell now
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u/h4x_N1nj4 victory Jan 14 '18
That's why you have a folder for both outcomes
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u/PfzBlacky Astralis Jan 14 '18
You gotta invest in the "G2 failing in the group stage" meme, always a solid investment
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u/xternal7 750k Celebration Jan 14 '18
Same here. And I've just started making one while Vega was busy making a comeback.
To the bin it is.
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u/hotcornballer 10 years coin Jan 14 '18
Show 'em anyway. You might still get a little bit for them.
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u/RandomlyPotato 750k Celebration Jan 14 '18
Still an incredible performance by vega
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u/Lepojka1 Team Spirit Jan 14 '18
If they somehow dont qualify now, I will be soo fking sad... This is some of most fun CS I watched in a while...
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u/r3al_se4l 500k Celebration Jan 14 '18
even if they go 2-3, I think they will be one of the teams playing in the last chance qualifier to replace 💯T
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u/TheZigerionScammer Vitality Jan 15 '18
Now we know that all three teams will be able to compete for the last spot.
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Jan 14 '18
absolutely! its different and i love it. i dont remember which announcer said it, but its like watching two T sides against each other, and it was intense
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u/Spyzzie Jan 14 '18
LDCZ to push it to overtime. I REMEMBER.
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u/K0nvict NiP Jan 14 '18
that shot from Apex on to the long push CT was so bullshit
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u/Linkux18 Match Thread Team Jan 14 '18
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u/czupek ar_baggage Jan 14 '18
They cannot play Faze anymore. With Mouz and G2 gone, I cannot see them not going through
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u/crazybull007 Liquid Jan 14 '18
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Hey, just because some french underdog team defeated them, doesn't mean you should insult them
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u/DoomgooeyKK King NiKo Jan 14 '18
Mad respect for Vega for fighting like hell
If that smoke defuse in OT worked...
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u/TheZigerionScammer Vitality Jan 14 '18
What a fucking match. Down 12-3 at the beginning of the match and they pull it back to 15-14 with a gun advantage in the last round, but a quick CZ clutch puts them into overtime where G2 finally puts it away by figuring out how to defeat the Vega CT setup. Holy shit I'm glad G2 won, but no one can discount Vega after that. They'll make it to next weekend for sure.
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u/Ikkenen FURIA Jan 14 '18
That first duel won by Apex on round 30 won the game for G2.
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u/Ikkenen FURIA Jan 14 '18
And it wasn't even a mistake from Vega. Keshandr (or chopper, I don't remember who he was) made the perfect route to flank G2 but Apex hit the perfect shot. If Apex lost that duel, it would be almost impossible for G2 to take that round.
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u/supper828 1 Million Celebration Jan 14 '18
I fell asleep at 12-2 and woke up at 14-14
Jesus Christ.
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u/ThetaSigma11 Liquid Jan 14 '18
LDLCZ-75 PREVAILS.
Chopper on his t side kind of reminds me of that pug star player in PUGs that can just run around out aiming everyone and getting the picks. Not bashing him for it just what I noticed and it works.
Vega is so aggressive on CT and changing it up a ton. Holy shit their team play is top notch. It looked like as if Vega was using the same kind of style as G2 with varied positions but just a lot more aggressive.
Surprising how this is the same vega that went 0-3 last major.
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u/AlwaysWannaDie Jan 14 '18
Great game, very high level cs. It wasn't mistakes that decided but outplays
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u/Pocor_k CS2 HYPE Jan 14 '18
Vega went nuts this game. They look way more organised than Na'Vi atm.
Really hope they won't start changing players as they have a fuckton of potential to be a consistent tier1 team in the future.
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u/TehBlanket Liquid Jan 14 '18
Vega is the second longest standing roster in CSGO behind VP. I think their last roster change was in October 2016 iirc. There's no reason to change anything with how they're looking right now.
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u/Sergeant__Slash Jan 14 '18
It goes to show the potential value of experience as a unit. You can have the best players in the world, but often knowing where all your teammates are or where someone will push without anyone saying a world can make all the difference.
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u/EatMySkins de_overpass Jan 14 '18
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u/Hajiime misfits Jan 14 '18
When will people start to take Vega seriously? They're insane!
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u/Azashiro Jan 14 '18
Chopper is low key a fucking god
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u/Chaiwala_with_a_twit Astralis Jan 14 '18
Don't forget jr, I am getting some lowkey oskar vibes from the positioning and impact he had not to mention he looks a bit like oskar to me
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u/dauthdaert Natus Vincere Jan 14 '18
Upvote this thread so people think Vega Squadron won.
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u/Russian_For_Rent Vitality Jan 14 '18
People are going to upvote anyway because it was an incredible game to watch
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u/TheSupaSaiyan G2 Jan 14 '18
My heart is still pounding so fast and the match finished 10 minutes ago
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u/AdreNMostConsistent MIBR Jan 14 '18
"cis teams no impact and should not be allowed in major. instead i think shroud and just9n should be allowed a spot as they are the streamers i love the most."-70 percent of reddit users
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u/Terrible_The_Weeb Liquid Jan 14 '18
I’ve been so happy watching AVANGAR and VEGA play this qualifier, hope AVANGAR makes a comeback and NaVi has been looking good again too. And my boys are winning the Major again so everything’s looking good. Note: Canadian, just really like the CIS players
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u/brunners90 FaZe Jan 14 '18
Who says CIS teams shouldn't be at the major? People don't think the CIS region should have their own qualifier, but that's a different argument.
Especially considering the CIS region produced a potentially 0-3 Avangar and QBF whose only win was against Flash.
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u/PM_ME_SADPANDA_LINKS cs_office Jan 14 '18
this persona is getting kinda old, maybe work on a new bit for 2018?
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u/Argh0naut MOUZ Jan 14 '18
Dude, Vega have, in the past three months, lost to: AGO, Tyloo, AVANGAR, Greyhound, and the best team in the history of cs MANS NOT HOT. That's why people think CIS doesn't deserve so many spots.
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u/iSluff Jan 14 '18 edited Jan 14 '18
"idk what u mean flash vs quantum was a shitshow that was one of the best games actually since there are cis players in the game and not na players"- you, probably
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u/Ontyyyy CS2 HYPE Jan 14 '18
When I'm right I'm all cool and shit, and I shove it down your throats.
When I'm wrong, Ukrainians are Nazis and you are leftist SJW and feminist dudes. Go Putin BTW. EKSDIII
-AdreNMostConsistent
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u/jDGreye Astralis Jan 14 '18
I had 'I for one welcome back our French overlords' all typed out and ready to go after that first half. And then...
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u/steven00123 CS2 HYPE Jan 14 '18
At what point do we stop thinking of Vega as an underdog, and instead consider them as an actual contender. So far they have shown some amazing ct sided plays, and beating Faze and coming this close to beating G2 is no fluke
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Jan 14 '18
The baguettes are back! Great plays from NBK, plus Shox seems to be waking up. It really could have gone either way.
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u/Truly_Ineffable Team Spirit Jan 14 '18
We lost, but finally, we stitched two quality performances together! Soon people will realize our talent, ckya blyat!
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u/patrickalfa 1 Million Celebration Jan 14 '18
Vega almost ruining the remaining 10% of 3-0 pick'ems.
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u/Pro_Elo_Booster Jan 14 '18
Might as well be a discussion vs Vega between gambit for the best CIS team
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u/xMrBoomBasticx 1 Million Celebration Jan 14 '18
Holy Potatoes, what a game! Too bad Vega didnt win, the memes would have been very nice.
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u/JAYZ303 FaZe Jan 14 '18
The craziest thing isn't just that Vega almost went 3-0, it's also the teams they had to go through so far. They've had one of the hardest routes.
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u/-neuTr4L Jan 14 '18
I feel bad for Vega.
They almost pulled off a stellar comeback but then lose match point to CZs
Rip
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u/Marcs_26 Jan 14 '18
Vega's CT side is mega impressive if it works. The number of CT setups they have and the fearlessness to just press w is great to watch. No other top team plays like them.
The only thing is it looks like a style that could be easily countered if teams prepare for their aggro pushes, as shown in overtime
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u/conormcfire Jan 14 '18
Holy shit that was probably the best game I've seen in the last few months, csgo is beautiful.
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u/SterbenVII Jan 14 '18
If G2 Esports is the first team to qualify for the group stage of the major, do they automatically take up the 1st seed slot left behind by 100 Thieves, or do Fnatic/SK Gaming/BIG Clan/North get gifted the 1st seed, while G2 Esports are given a 2nd seed slot? If G2 do get the 1st seed, I think they can FINALLY get out of groups.
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Jan 14 '18
Absolutely incredible map by Vega and after their performances vs Faze and G2 I believe they deserve to qualify for the next round. However in saying that I do believe G2 were fully capable of winning the game early but because of silly buys and being to predictable they put themselves in a situation where overtime was needed to win the map.
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Jan 14 '18
Did anyone feel like JR was playing like FALLEN a bit? insane game sense. Vega has insane riflers too.. winning a lot of 1v1 duals
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u/321reniart Jan 14 '18
been following vega since they beat my former favourite team (NiP). If they don't make top 16 im gonna be so sad
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u/Staggvillainy Jan 14 '18
Vega bring it back all the way from 3-12, playing an incredible CT side, and then lose to a CZ rush
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wp by both sides though
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u/prodi12 FaZe Jan 14 '18
Vega is the real fucking deal, i am so excited to see them in the playoffs.
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u/Athyriel 750k Celebration Jan 14 '18
Good to see them being matched, Vega has gone ham so far this major.
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u/askmeforbunnypics Jan 14 '18
Can't wait to see the Thorin video on why Vega suck and we're hyping them up too much like BIG.
Seriously though, Props to Vega. I picked them to win but I was sure G2 was gonna take it. To make it so close was a real surprise :D
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u/eSportsStats Jan 15 '18
G2 vs Vega is the most popular game of the event:
https://esc.watch/tournaments/csgo/eleague-major-2018
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u/mazdachillidene Jan 15 '18
This match was still surprisingly close (I didn’t see it, but judging from that it went into over time). Vega is showing themselves to be a team that isn’t nearly as bad as we thought they were, and I believe they have a lot of potential for future majors (and potentially even this one).
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u/L0kitheliar cs_office Jan 15 '18
Kenny having 17 deaths in a 35 round game is seriously impressive tbh
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Jan 15 '18
As a nip fan, to anyone complaining Vega stole a spot, they clearly didn't. They have played great C's. I'm glad they are here and tbh, seem a much better team than nip.
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u/Dreamare 400k Celebration Jan 14 '18
reminder that G2 almost lost this after they ended their first half 12-3
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u/tarangk clutch Jan 14 '18
nbk during the post match interview - "we have resilience now"
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u/CaptainCommanderFag de_cache Jan 14 '18
Vega deserved the win yo
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u/lego_stuff Jan 14 '18
Who would win: A dark horse team that beat one of the best teams in the world and showed real potential or some CZ boi?
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u/d0uble0h Jan 14 '18
That 30th round, though. What a way to choke. Luckily for Vega, they can still make the major, but imagine if that was someone playing for survival.
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u/control_09 EG Jan 14 '18
Man Vega Squad looks pretty decent. It's good to see relatively new talent out there on their own team.
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u/ApoloeXp CS2 HYPE Jan 14 '18
That was a playoff worthy match. Vega really surprised me on this one, even after destroying FaZe, G2 was actually going all in even with over 9 rounds advantage and match got to OT anyways. I really hope Vega don't choke now because they really deserve a spot on the final 16, best match of this major yet, perfect agression and composure from every one of them and beautiful offensive set pieces at the CT side.
Props to G2 too, managing to get it to OT with that last buy was insane, really good strat forcing the long guy to push too.