Esports World Cup 2024 Day Four: Results and Review

The penultimate day of the Esports World Cup 2024 brought intense competition and thrilling matches as teams battled for a place in the finals. The day's highlight was the CS2 semifinals, where G2 Esports faced off against Virtus.pro, and Natus Vincere went up against MOUZ.

G2 Esports vs. Virtus.pro

G2 Esports showcased their dominance in the first semifinal, overcoming Virtus.pro with a clean sweep. The match concluded with a 2-0 scoreline — 13:4 on Nuke and 13:7 on Ancient. G2's strategic plays and coordinated efforts left VP struggling to catch up, resulting in their elimination from the tournament. Virtus.pro finished in 3rd-4th place, earning a respectable $85,000 for their efforts.

Natus Vincere vs. MOUZ

The second semifinal featured an exhilarating showdown between Natus Vincere and MOUZ. The match extended to three maps, each demonstrating the high skill levels and tactical prowess of both teams. MOUZ started strong with a dominant 13:1 victory on Dust2, but NAVI made a remarkable comeback, winning 13:8 on Nuke and 13:5 on Mirage. This victory secured Natus Vincere a spot in the finals, where they will face G2 Esports. MOUZ, like Virtus.pro, concluded their journey in the tournament with a 3rd-4th place finish and $85,000 in prize money.

Looking Ahead to the Finals

With the semifinals concluded, the stage is set for an epic finale between G2 Esports and Natus Vincere. Both teams have shown exceptional performance throughout the tournament, and the final match promises to be a gripping contest. G2 Esports will look to leverage their decisive victories and maintain their momentum, while Natus Vincere will aim to build on their semifinal comeback and clinch the championship title.