Falcons outlast NAVI to secure ESL Pro League playoff berth

Falcons secured their place in the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs after defeating Natus Vincere 2–1 in a lengthy three-map series.

Falcons took Inferno 13–6 before NAVI responded with a 19–15 overtime victory on Anubis.

Falcons then closed Mirage 13–8 to finish the Swiss stage with a 3–1 record.

NiKo powers Falcons on Inferno

Inferno began evenly at 6–6, but Falcons completely shut NAVI out after halftime.

Nikola " NiKo " Kovač led the second-half charge as Falcons won seven straight rounds to close the map.

NiKo finished the series with 65 kills, 96.0 ADR and a 1.37 rating.

NAVI fall into final decider

NAVI recovered on Anubis despite Falcons posting eight rounds on the CT side.

The map eventually required overtime, where NAVI prevailed 19–15.

Falcons regained control on Mirage, with NiKo and m0NESY combining to secure the 13–8 victory.

NAVI dropped to 2–2 and were forced into a final elimination series for the remaining playoff spots.

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