Black Horses Emerge: The Underdogs of Shanghai Major's Elimination Stage
A new era of Counter-Strike unfolds at the Shanghai Major 2024's Elimination Phase, where both established powerhouses and emerging challengers prepare to make their mark.
While stories of G2's potential roster changes, FaZe's struggles, Spirit's dominance, MOUZ's legacy, and NAVI's quest for consecutive Major titles dominate headlines, two dark horses emerge as potential disruptors.
Heroic - The International Powerhouse in Waiting
Heroic players in team uniforms
Currently ranked #7 globally, Heroic has shown remarkable resilience through their transition to an international roster. After adding star AWPer degster, the team found new momentum, securing impressive results including silver medals at Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 and Thunderpick World Championship 2024.
Key strengths:
- NertZ's consistent high performance (1.23 rating)
- TeSeS's improved precision (1.13 rating)
- sjuush's exceptional support play
- kyxsan's dynamic leadership
- degster's game-changing potential
The MongolZ - Asia's Rising Force
Three players from The MongolZ
Ranked #5 in Valve's rankings and #9 on HLTV, The MongolZ have become Asia's greatest hope. Their 2024 achievements include:
- Top 16 at PGL Copenhagen Major
- Multiple playoff appearances in premier tournaments
- Four LAN victories including the $850,000 Thunderpick World Championship
- $986,347 in total prize money (4th highest globally in 2024)
Their success stems from:
- bLitz's dynamic leadership
- 910's precise AWPing
- Senzu's aggressive rifling
- Strong tactical fundamentals
- Impressive 10-match winning streak
With just 15 rounds lost across four maps in the Opening Phase, The MongolZ stand ready to prove that Asian Counter-Strike deserves its place among the elite.
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