huNter-: G2 have what they need to reach top five

G2 defeated Natus Vincere on Inferno at BLAST Open Porto, extending a run that included a top-eight finish at the Esports World Cup and a prior win over Aurora. The result left G2 one match from clinching a playoff berth in Porto.

Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač credited the squad’s recent form and the addition of Artem “r1nkle” Moroz for the improvement. He said the team bounced back after a poor performance against Spirit and argued the roster now has the parts and the confidence to challenge for a top-five place globally.

On Inferno, G2 faced an early economic shortfall that reduced their utility and made CT holds difficult. huNter- recalled that opponents exploited short and A control twice, then a coach timeout led to a change in approach: the team kept utility for short and adopted a more composed gameplan to finish the map.

The IGL described r1nkle as a proactive AWPer who contributes opening kills and mid-round calls, giving G2 more tactical options. “He’s super calm, positive all the time,” huNter- added, while noting the young player sometimes takes extra initiative that needs occasional reining in.

Tactically, G2 rely on a broad strategy book on Inferno. The squad can vary tempo, run surprise plays and shift between fast and slow styles, the IGL said. He emphasized that individual confidence and routine review of games and practices are the priorities for improvement.

G2 will face either M80 or a rematch with Aurora in their final group game in Porto. huNter- expressed no concern about either opponent, pointed to the team’s consistent playoff appearances since adding NertZ, and set a simple objective for the season: reach more finals and compete for trophies.