Map BP:
Map 1: Ancient
Astralis picked the map and started on the offensive side. In the pistol round, they chose to rush B site but were stopped by jL, who took down two players. NAVI's retake was swift, securing the round. In the next round, Astralis opted for an ECO.
In the rifle round, Astralis attacked B site again, with stavn breaking through and leading his team to victory. They then took mid control and regrouped to attack B site, winning the round thanks to device's precise spray control. Just as Astralis seemed to be pulling ahead, iM held his ground with a clutch double kill, helping NAVI regain momentum and extend their lead. In the ninth round, Astralis sped up their B site attack and successfully planted the bomb, securing their fourth round of the half. The first half ended with NAVI leading Astralis 8-4.
In the second half, NAVI switched to the offensive side. They attacked A site in the pistol round, planted the bomb, and held their positions to win the round. Astralis opted for a full eco in the next round, giving NAVI a 10-4 lead.
In the rifle round, NAVI attacked B site again. Alekisb's double kill through the smoke dismantled Astralis's defense, forcing the remaining three Astralis players to save their weapons. In the next round, both teams contested mid control, with NAVI gaining the upper hand. They then pushed through donut to A site and secured the round. NAVI's offensive side remained strong, and they easily won the first map 13-4.
Map 2: Mirage
NAVI picked the map and started on the offensive side. In the pistol round, they attempted a mid-to-B split, but jabbi's triple kill thwarted their plans. The remaining two NAVI players were unable to win the 2v4 situation, losing the round. NAVI opted for an ECO in the next round.
In the rifle round, Astralis pushed A ramp but were stopped by jL, who secured a double kill. b1t then followed up with a double kill from palace, winning the round for NAVI. Astralis quickly responded with a round win thanks to individual plays, but NAVI adjusted and launched a successful A site attack, with jL's triple kill breaking Astralis's defense. NAVI slowly took control of the match, and their tactical versatility and individual performances overwhelmed Astralis. In the final round of the half, jL's triple kill on an A site rush ended the half with NAVI leading Astralis 8-4.
In the second half, Astralis switched to the offensive side. They grouped up and attacked B site in the pistol round, breaking through NAVI's defense and winning the round. NAVI opted for an ECO in the next round.
In the rifle round, Astralis attacked B site again, but NAVI's defense was much stronger. jL's double kill stopped the initial push, and NAVI's retake secured the round. Astralis then attempted an A site attack, but b1t and w0derful were in top form, winning the round for NAVI. With a significant lead, NAVI easily secured the victory.
