Underdogs emerge as key contenders at the Perfect World 2024 Shanghai Major's elimination stage, with two teams standing out from the pack.

Heroic (#7 HLTV) enters as a direct invite to the elimination stage after a strong 3-1 performance in the European RMR. Following their transition from an all-Danish roster to an international lineup, the team has found new momentum under captain kyxsan. Key additions include degster as AWPer, complementing the solid foundation of NertZ (1.23 rating) and TeSeS (1.13 rating).

Recent success at EPL S20 playoffs, IEM Rio 2024, and silver medals at Elisa Masters Espoo and Thunderpick World Championship showcase Heroic's upward trajectory. The team's strength lies in their balanced roster: sjuush's support play, TeSeS's sharp performance, NertZ's world-class shooting, and degster's skill set position them as serious playoff contenders.

The MongolZ (#5 Valve, #9 HLTV) represent Asia's strongest hope. Their 2024 achievements include:

• Top 16 at PGL Copenhagen Major
• Multiple playoff appearances (EPL 19 & 20, IEM Cologne, IEM Rio)
• Four LAN event victories
• $986,347 in prize money (4th highest globally)

Under bLitz's leadership (23), alongside AWPer 910 (22) and rifler Senzu (18), The MongolZ have maintained a consistent roster since September 2023. Their recent form is impressive, dropping only 15 rounds across four maps in the opening phase and winning their last 10 matches consecutively (3 Bo1, 7 Bo3).

The team stands out not just for their mechanical skill but for implementing sophisticated systems and protocols that match top-tier competition, marking a significant evolution in Asian Counter-Strike.

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