The Shanghai Major 2024's Elimination Stage features compelling underdogs ready to challenge the established elite. Here are two teams poised to make significant impacts:

Heroic: The Dark Horse With Proven Potential

Currently ranked 7th globally, Heroic has shown remarkable growth since their international roster transformation. After a rocky start in 2024, the addition of AWPer degster and strong performances from NertZ (1.23 rating) and TeSeS (1.13 rating) have elevated the team's gameplay.

Recent achievements include:

• Playoffs at EPL S20
• 3rd/4th at IEM Rio 2024
• Silver medals at Elisa Masters Espoo and Thunderpick World Championship 2024

The team's strength lies in its balanced roster:

• sjuush: Exceptional support player
• TeSeS: Increasingly precise rifler
• NertZ: World-class rifling ability
• kyxsan: Dynamic IGL
• degster: High-skill AWPer

The MongolZ: Asia's Rising Force

Ranked 5th in Valve's ranking and 9th in HLTV, The MongolZ have had a breakthrough year in 2024:

• 4 LAN event victories
• $986,347 in prize money (4th highest globally)
• Consistent playoff appearances in major tournaments
• 17 LAN event appearances

Key factors in their success:

• Stable roster since September 2023
• Strong fundamentals and tactical systems
• Exceptional firepower from bLitz (IGL), 910 (AWPer), and Senzu (rifler)

Their recent form is particularly impressive:

• Only 15 rounds lost in Opening Stage
• 10 consecutive match wins
• Dominant in both Bo1 and Bo3 formats

Both teams show potential not just to survive the Elimination Stage, but to make deep runs in the playoffs, challenging the established elite of professional Counter-Strike.

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