G2’s slump deepens after 2-0 loss to Aurora

Aurora defeated G2 2-0 at PGL Masters, leaving the European team 0-2 in the group stage. G2 has lost six of its past seven matches and could miss the next stage for the second consecutive event.

Aurora won Cache 13-11 and Inferno 16-14 after falling behind on both maps. The team lost both pistol rounds but won more gun rounds, preventing G2 from forcing a deciding map.

Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo led Aurora on Cache with two strong holds on the B site. Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş won eight opening duels. Jimpphat finished the series with 42 kills, 28 deaths and a 1.42 rating.

G2 led Inferno 12-9 and appeared set to force a third map. Özgür “woxic” Eker then recorded all five kills in a two-versus-five situation, helping Aurora reach overtime. Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski followed with an ace, securing four of his five kills while blinded, as Aurora completed the comeback.

Woxic finished with 43 kills and a 1.12 rating, while XANTARES had 39 kills. Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko led G2 with 38 kills and a 1.02 rating. New AWPer Artem “r1nkle” Moroz recorded 28 kills, 53 ADR and a 0.86 rating.

Aurora had opened the event with a loss to The MongolZ. Based on the current standings, it is in line for a Stage 3 invitation to the Major. G2 is 0-2 in the group stage.

G2’s current run began after its loss in the FPG 3 final in September. The team’s only win since then came against ShindeN. Aurora had lost twice to G2 in August, but won the teams’ first meeting at PGL Masters.

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