ENCE’s allu ends a pro CSGO game by cratering on the map

Moviestar Riders delivered a stunning upset against ENCE in the Champion Cup Finals, capitalizing on an uncharacteristic error from veteran player Aleksi “allu” Jalli that cost them the entire match.

During the critical match point situation, allu attempted a rotation from Overpass’s A bombsite to B using the dumpster-to-stairs shortcut. The experienced AWPer misjudged the distance, suffering fatal fall damage that eliminated him instantly and handed Moviestar Riders the victory.

While the 1v2 clutch scenario with only 1 HP presented significant challenges, allu’s possession of a Krieg 552 created potential comeback opportunities. The weapon’s one-shot headshot capability meant victory remained mathematically possible, however unlikely.

The team responded with laughter and moved forward, but this seemingly minor incident reveals a persistent problem ENCE has faced since transferring Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen to OG.

ENCE’s Leadership Void: Analyzing the Post-Aleksib Era

Since Aleksib’s removal, ENCE has experienced a dramatic decline from their peak position as the world’s third-best team down to twelfth place. This nine-spot drop indicates either adaptation struggles following their IGL’s departure or more fundamental organizational issues within the Finnish organization. While Aleksib wasn’t considered a revolutionary tactical mind, his strength lay in maximizing player potential through effective role assignments and strategic coordination.

The speed of ENCE’s performance deterioration since losing their in-game leader raises serious concerns about their competitive future. Their current form bears little resemblance to the squad that reached the IEM Katowice 2019 Major finals, demonstrating how critical leadership extends beyond mere strategic calls.

ENCE appears to have committed a classic Counter-Strike roster construction error. Trading strategic intelligence for additional firepower rarely produces successful outcomes long-term. Acquiring talented players like Miikka “suNny” Kemppi only yields dividends when the in-game leader possesses the expertise to integrate them effectively into established systems.

Team Liquid currently represents the notable exception to this pattern. When the organization replaced Epitacio “TACO” de Melo with Jake “Stewie2K” Yip, they simultaneously brought in coach Eric “adreN” Hoag, who understood the team dynamics and how to optimize each player’s contributions.

The loss to Moviestar Riders exemplifies the type of result that emerges when organizations become overly dependent on individual performances rather than coordinated team play. During the CSGO Asia Championships, ENCE managed series victories against MiBR and mousesports, though their current form suggests they’d struggle to replicate those achievements today. While they secured a 2-0 follow-up win against TYLOO, the scoreline obscures concerning underlying performance issues.

Their narrow 16-13 victory on Inferno’s first map demonstrated difficulties against significantly less talented opposition. The 16-10 Mirage win featured troubling CT-side performances, where defensive struggles typically indicate communication breakdowns rather than strategic deficiencies.

allu’s unfortunate fall damage incident represents neither the first nor last professional mishap of its kind. Numerous compilation videos document the various ways elite players have committed seemingly basic errors, such as Keith “NAF” Markovic’s Vertigo fall during Team Liquid’s StarLadder Berlin Major match against Astralis.

These moments typically provide entertainment value when they occur during commanding leads. However, humor becomes inappropriate when such mistakes happen at match point against opponents like Moviestar Riders, whom ENCE should have comfortably defeated.

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