G2 Advances to EWC Quarter-Finals After Defeating Astralis

G2 Esports secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the Esports World Cup by defeating Astralis 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 16 matchup. The series began on Ancient, where G2 struggled initially, falling behind 6-0. However, they rallied to win five consecutive rounds before ending the half with a deficit. Astralis capitalized on their CT side, ultimately taking the first map 13-6.

The second map, Dust2, was a different story as G2 came out strong. They established a significant lead early on, and despite Astralis managing to win a few rounds, G2 maintained control and finished the half with a 9-3 advantage. They closed the map 13-6, leveling the series at one map apiece.

The decider map, Inferno, showcased a closely contested battle. G2 managed to secure a 4-1 lead after winning the forcebuy, and they maintained a slight edge throughout the first half, finishing it at 7-5. In the second half, G2's Guy "NertZ" Iluz played a pivotal role, contributing multiple key frags that helped G2 extend their lead. Ultimately, they sealed the match with a 13-7 victory on Inferno, eliminating Astralis from the tournament.

With this victory, G2 now looks forward to facing the winner of the FURIA vs. Aurora matchup in the next round of the $2,000,000 event held in Paris.