ENCE Defeated Astralis in the Grand Finals of BLAST Pro Series: Madrid 2019
ENCE Defeated Astralis in the Grand Finals of BLAST Pro Series: Madrid 2019
The Finnish team ENCE has emerged victorious at BLAST Pro Series: Madrid 2019 after defeating Astralis with the 2-0 score in the finals of the $250,000 CS:GO event.
Both finalists shared the first place in group stage – ENCE outplayed Na`Vi (16:4), Cloud9 (16:11), Astralis (16:13), and Giants (16:14), as well as lost to NiP (5:16). As for Astralis, the Danes defeated NiP (16:8), Giants (16:7), Natus Vincere (16:13), and Cloud9 (16:11), as well as lost to ENCE. In the final series ENCE emerged victorious at both maps – Nuke (16:9) and Train (16:13). In the Pro Standoff showmatch Ninjas in Pyjamas outplayed Giants Gaming with the 3-2 score.
BLAST Pro Series: Madrid 2019 was held on May 10th – 11th. The event featured six team competing for a $250,000 prize pool. First, they competed in a single group with round-robin format and best-of-one series. Then top two teams advanced to the best-of-three grand finals, while the team placed third was able to choose their opponent for a 1v1 duel showmatch.
Group Stage:
| 1. | ENCE | 4-1 | 69-58 | +11 | 12p |
| 2. | Astralis | 4-1 | 77-55 | +22 | 12p |
| 3. | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 3-2 | 60-60 | 0 | 9p |
| 4. | Natus Vincere | 2-3 | 58-59 | -1 | 6p |
| 5. | Cloud9 | 1-4 | 59-78 | -19 | 3p |
| 6. | Giants Gaming | 1-4 | 55-68 | -13 | 3p |
Tournament Results:
| Place | $ USD | Team |
| 1st | $125,000 | ENCE |
| 2nd | $50,000 | Astralis |
| 3rd | $25,000 | Ninjas in Pyjamas |
| 4th | $15,000 | Natus Vincere |
| 5th | $10,000 | Cloud9 |
| 6th | $5,000 | Giants Gaming |