AVANGAR earn spot in Berlin Major finals by beating Renegades

Avangar made history as the inaugural qualifier for the StarLadder Berlin Major championship.

The Kazakh squad demonstrated exceptional form with a decisive 2-0 semifinal triumph against Renegades.

Renegades initiated Mirage with momentum, securing the opening pistol round and subsequent economic conversion. However, early eliminations by Dzhami “Jame” Ali enabled Avangar to level the playing field. Both teams adopted aggressive postures to establish map control, with Renegades executing rapid mid-window boosts while Avangar employed site pushes for unexpected eliminations. Strategic gambits yielded mixed outcomes, culminating in an intensely competitive first half where Avangar maintained a narrow 9-6 advantage.

The second half commenced favorably for Renegades through Sean “Gratisfaction” Kaiwai’s exceptional AWP proficiency, though they failed to build substantial leads. The teams engaged in round exchanges, with Renegades reaching 15 rounds via crucial defuses and Justin “jks” Savage’s impressive output, but their financial situation deteriorated severely by round 30, permitting Avangar to compel overtime.

Avangar established early overtime dominance, but jks and Aaron “AZR” Ward delivered late-game heroics to force double overtime. The subsequent overtime period mirrored the initial pattern, with Avangar capturing the first three rounds. Renegades appeared positioned to equalize until Alexey “qikert” Golubev’s pivotal clutch secured Avangar’s 22-19 map victory.

Dust 2’s opening mirrored Mirage’s pattern precisely. Renegades established early control through high-risk tactics including innovative boosts and deep AWP positioning. While such bold strategies proved effective in the initial match, they backfired dramatically in game two as Avangar strung together ten consecutive rounds, systematically dismantling Renegades’ morale and establishing commanding control.

Avangar secured the second pistol round, but Renegades countered by denying the economic conversion through a force buy victory utilizing utility, armor, and upgraded sidearms. Unfortunately for Renegades, Jame immediately restored Avangar’s momentum with an exceptional Scout round performance.

Renegades failed to generate additional comeback opportunities, ultimately succumbing to a 16-6 defeat that concluded the series 2-0 in Avangar’s favor.

Can Avangar win in the Berlin Major finals?

Avangar approached the Berlin Major as a largely overlooked competitor.

The team distinguished themselves during IEM Katowice Major group stages and maintained strong form in subsequent weeks, but experienced significant performance decline during summer months. They achieved inconsistent results even in regional competitions, and weren’t widely predicted to advance through either group stage bracket in Berlin.

However, Avangar elevated their gameplay substantially during the Legends Stage, securing impressive victories against Team Vitality and Renegades to reach the championship match. They’ll compete against the victor of NRG Esports versus Team Liquid next. While likely positioned as underdogs against either potential opponent, their current performance level justifies championship consideration.

Avangar’s journey to the finals represents one of the tournament’s most compelling narratives. Their ability to peak during elimination matches demonstrates exceptional mental fortitude and strategic adaptation.

Key Factors in Their Success:

• Jame’s In-Game Leadership: His calculated playstyle and clutch performance under pressure have been instrumental
• Economic Management: Avangar consistently maintained superior financial control during critical moments
• Map Pool Depth: Demonstrated proficiency across multiple competitive maps
• Team Cohesion: Their coordinated executes and site retakes show extensive practice

Against Team Liquid, Avangar would need to counter their aggressive entry fragging style. Facing NRG Esports would require neutralizing their strategic mid-round calls. Both matchups present distinct challenges that Avangar’s versatile approach appears well-equipped to handle.

Their underdog status may actually provide strategic advantages, as opponents might underestimate their capabilities. The pressure of being favorites has eliminated many top teams throughout CS:GO history.

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