TL;DR
- BLAST Copenhagen serves as the final qualifier for December’s $350,000 Global Finals in Bahrain
- Ninjas in Pyjamas need only fifth place to secure their spot despite recent roster changes
- Na`Vi returns with GuardiaN while Cloud9 faces roster instability challenges
- Team Liquid, Astralis, and FaZe Clan have already qualified, MiBR is eliminated
- The tournament runs November 1-2, determining the fourth and final Global Finals participant
When the BLAST Pro Series Global Final commences on December 12, spectators will witness the circuit’s premier four squads compete intensely in Bahrain for the championship purse of $350,000.
RFRSH Entertainment’s BLAST Pro Series initially launched in 2017 as a collection of relaxed competitive events prioritizing spectator engagement. The landscape transformed when RFRSH Entertainment restructured the independent tournaments into a unified championship circuit. Although BLAST’s distinctive best-of-one structure persists unchanged, the 2019 season introduced a points accumulation system enabling participating organizations to earn qualification for the BLAST Global Finals in Bahrain.
During the BLAST Pro Series’ foundation, RFRSH selected Astralis, Team Liquid, FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, Ninjas in Pyjamas, MIBR, and Cloud9 as permanent participants for the events. With every tournament finish, teams collected the necessary points to secure their position in BLAST’s culminating championship event.
Presently, Team Liquid, Astralis, and FaZe Clan have definitively secured their positions in the Global Finals, while MiBR has been statistically removed from qualification contention.
As the concluding qualification tournament, BLAST Copenhagen represents the ultimate opportunity for NiP, Cloud9 and Na`Vi to validate their participation for the remaining position in the Global Finals.
Ninjas in Pyjamas: The Statistical Favorites
Ninjas in Pyjamas possesses the most favorable mathematical probability to advance to the Global Finals, though the squad has encountered performance difficulties in recent competitions.
The organization continues adapting to the retirement of veteran leader and standout competitor Christopher “GeT_RiGhT” Alesund. Beyond his extensive tenure with NiP throughout most of his professional journey, he is widely regarded as one of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s historically influential players.
NiP substituted GeT_RiGhT with Simon “twist” Eliasson previously competing with Fnatic. Initial performances suggest this reconfigured NiP lineup could generate significant impact in upcoming events, but only sustained competitive displays can transform this potential into reality. Fortunately for Ninjas in Pyjamas, they merely require a fifth-place ranking or superior performance to become the fourth and concluding team qualifying for the Global Finals.
Na`Vi and Cloud9: The Uphill Battle
Examining the current standings reveals that Natus Vincere and Cloud9 confront substantial obstacles to achieve Global Finals qualification. Na`Vi recently reinstated one of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’s most renowned AWPers, Ladislav “GuardiaN” Kovács, and aims to defend their BLAST Copenhagen championship title after securing victory during the previous tournament hosted there in 2018.
Cloud9, conversely, continues managing internal organizational challenges following multiple roster adjustments implemented after the team’s inability to qualify for the StarLadder Berlin Major via the Minor qualification tournaments. Complicating Cloud9’s potential qualification campaign further is the recent temporary removal of Tyson “TenZ” Ngo replaced by Yassine “Subroza” Taoufik occurring earlier this week.
BLAST’s Global Finals approach rapidly, yet enthusiasts can anticipate BLAST Pro Series Copenhagen delivering their ultimate finalist for Bahrain. Copenhagen will serve as venue for the BLAST Pro Series spanning November 1 through November 2.
The qualification scenarios create fascinating strategic dynamics for each organization. Ninjas in Pyjamas benefits from the most straightforward path, requiring minimal placement achievement despite their transitional phase. This positions them as tactical favorites, though their recent inconsistent performances introduce significant uncertainty.
For Natus Vincere, the return of GuardiaN represents both opportunity and challenge. His legendary AWP prowess could provide the firepower necessary for championship contention, but team chemistry development remains crucial given the recent roster modification.
Cloud9 faces the most daunting challenge, requiring exceptional team coordination despite ongoing roster volatility. Their qualification prospects depend heavily on rapid adaptation to their new lineup configuration and overcoming the psychological impact of recent competitive disappointments.
Action Checklist
- Review current BLAST Pro Series standings and qualification scenarios
- Analyze team roster changes and their potential competitive impacts
- Monitor pre-tournament practice sessions and scrimmage results
- Study team historical performances in best-of-one formats
- Prepare viewing schedule for November 1-2 tournament dates
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