9Pandas Qualified for PGL Major 2024
Under the captaincy of Denis “seized” Kostin, the team secured the final slot for the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 – the first major in CS2.
On their path to this coveted slot, 9Pandas had to battle through the closed RMR qualifiers, eventually making it to the Last Chance Qualifier. With no room for error, the Pandas faced off against Astralis and eliminated the legendary tag with a decisive 2-0 victory, leaving the Danes out of the major.
The crucial series was against GamerLegion: in the first match, seized’s team lost the lead, losing in overtime, but the next two maps were confidently in favor of the Pandas. 9Pandas' victory secured their spot among the 24 teams competing for the PGL Major Copenhagen title and a prize pool of $1.25 million.
– "I knew we just needed to gain experience, lose a bit to reach the next level. In reality, it wasn't that difficult. It's all about the experience of our team playing against other teams on LAN. We need to play more matches against top rosters, and then we'll understand how to play against them. It's all about clutches and communication, nothing special. We have good rounds, good tactics, so it's all about the mindset," explained Denis “seized” Kostin.
