NAVI Triumph Over One Move and Prepare for Quarterfinal Clash with Level UP at Pinnacle Cup

Natus Vincere, who received a direct invitation to the playoffs of Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes #3, successfully navigated their first challenge by defeating One Move with a 2-1 scoreline. Now, they are set to face the revamped roster of Level UP in the quarterfinals.

The first map was entirely under One Move’s control. From the get-go, they dictated the pace, and by the 30-minute mark, they had NAVI waving the white flag. krylat, who was filling in for Munkushi, delivered an excellent performance on Phantom Assassin, ending with a KDA of 10/1/11.

The beginning of the second map also seemed to favor One Move. Their heroes, Queen of Pain and Faceless Void, were quickly gaining momentum, and it looked like NAVI were on the brink of elimination. However, the Ukrainian Squad pulled themselves together and executed several successful fights, making a comeback after the 30-minute mark. One Move’s attempts to close out the game backfired, and they ended up losing.

By the third map, NAVI had found their rhythm and effortlessly defeated One Move. They drafted familiar heroes and played much better in the lanes, allowing their opponents only 8 kills against their 40. Shigetsu was unstoppable on Sven, finishing with a KDA of 12/0/10.

Thus, One Move exited the tournament, and NAVI are gearing up for their clash with Level UP on September 15th. It’s worth noting that Level UP have been impressive, despite the departure of Daxak and other roster changes.

Speaking of Daxak, he became a coach for Quest after failing to qualify for TI 12. The team also lost MILAN, who was REPLACED by 7jesu and so bad. Judging by their performance, the newcomers are fitting in well, having suffered no defeats in the group stage.

The total prize pool stands at $50,000, and the tournament will run until September 17th. Stay tuned for updates on our Telegram channel!