logo
Menu
CS2
CS2
CyberSport News
Posted 2024-11-25
1360

Team Spirit Snatch The Final Qualifying Spot Over NIP

Muhammad Shahrayar Sheikh is a news writer at cyber-sport.io who covers the latest news in the Counter-Strike 2 sphere. Amongst the many games he grew up playing, Counter-Strike 1.6 was...
5 min read
On November 25th, 2024, Team Spirit found themselves competing against Ninjas In Pyjamas for the seventh-place decider in what was perhaps their last chance to qualify for the upcoming Perfect World Shanghai Major. No one doubted Team Spirit, though - with a prodigy like Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets in their ranks, the Russian team made quick work of the first map, Mirage, gaining an 11-1 lead in the first map and closing it out 12-5 in the next. However, Ninjas In Pyjamas started to shoot back in the second half of Mirage, a momentum which continued into the second map, Vertigo.
Tweet Share on Facebook Copy link Send via Email
22 Bet

On Vertigo, NIP won the pistol round and also converted their bonus round, gaining a substantial 5-0 lead. Unfortunately for NIP, a switch flipped in donk and he started making insane plays, equalizing the first half at 6-6. The two teams locked horns in the second half, with the scoreline reaching 10-11 in NIP’s favor, making round 22 a make-or-break for either team. Round 22 was what made donk the match’s MVP as he pulled out an insanely fast 4K to pull his team through the force-buy round, paving the path to a 13-11 victory by destroying NIP’s economy. The Russian prodigy spoke to HLTV after the match to talk about the game and much more.


 

When asked about what it feels like to qualify, although closely, for the Shanghai Major, donk said

It feels good. We got a bit more space to fix our mistakes, and fix our problems, because I think our performance in this stage wasn't really good. We're going to fix our problems, because we have time between the Elimination stage and RMR.


 

When asked about why Team Spirit had a tough time qualifying from the Europe RMR B as well as potential problems from his point of view, donk said

It's hard to say, to be honest. Best of one has no mercy, you cannot make silly mistakes. We made them, so we got to 2-1 and then we faced G2. It was a tough game, very close, we could have won it if we did a little bit better so we lost so we got to the 2-2 bracket.


 

When asked about what made G2 Esports so formidable against them, donk said

I don't know. Sometimes, it's really close, sometimes it's zero chance to win. Against them, we are facing some problems that we are not facing against other teams. It's a new experience, and every game we play against them, we become a better team. I think our chances become higher and higher every game. I hope so [laughs].

Team Spirit Snatch The Final Qualifying Spot Over NIP

When asked about the pressure of being the favorites for the Perfect World Shanghai Major, donk said

We don't care about being favorites. We just want to perform well. Now we have to fix the problems we had in this stage, and we will see what is going to happen at the Major.


 

When asked about whether or not he’s aiming for the Player of the Year award given how many MVPs he has stacked up this year, donk said

I'm good with top-three. I know that I can be better, I can fight for No. 1, but if you want to be the best player in the world, you should be on the best team in the world, I guess. You cannot be top-one player if you're not performing well with your team.

Tweet Share on Facebook Copy link Send via Email
Muhammad Shahrayar Sheikh

More articles

What Are the Cheapest CS2 Knives in 2026?

CS2 knives are some of the most appreciated items in the game. Although guns are usually the idea you have in your head when you think about CS2, knives are also great because they provide melee benefits for the players. However, some of the best knives in the game have a discouraging price tag, while the cheaper ones are something players avoid as they consider them lower quality. But if you know where to look and you’re in desperate need of this item, finding the cheapest CS2 knife will let you enjoy the fun without breaking the bank. This post will reveal the most affordable CS2 knives you can buy this year.

October 31, 2024
Gamdom Gift Card: How does Gamdom Gift Card work?
Gamdom Gift Card: How does Gamdom Gift Card work?
April 11, 2025
How Many People Are Playing CS2? - CS2 Player Count in [year]?
How Many People Are Playing CS2? - CS2 Player Count in 2026?
October 30, 2024
Complete List of CS2 Viewmodel Commands – Optimize Your Setup in 2026
Customizing commands in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) will greatly increase your precision and gaming efficiency. Though there are many great choices, it could take you some time to identify the commands that will finally boost your wins. Here we show how to use CS2 viewmodel commands to improve your 2025 gameplay.
March 17, 2025
Rainbet Bonus Guide: Promo Codes, Free Bets, Wagering Rules & VIP Rewards (2026)

Rainbet offers several bonus types for eligible users, including promo codes, free bets, loyalty rewards, and VIP benefits. However, these offers often come with wagering requirements, withdrawal conditions, and eligibility restrictions.

June 12, 2026
How to Get Inspect Link for CS2 Skins?
How to Get Inspect Link for CS2 Skins?
March 06, 2025
Rainbet Bonus Guide: Promo Codes, Free Bets, Wagering Rules & VIP Rewards ([year])
Rainbet Bonus Guide: Promo Codes, Free Bets, Wagering Rules & VIP Rewards (2026)
June 12, 2026
How to Get Inspect Link for CS2 Skins?
How to Get Inspect Link for CS2 Skins?
March 06, 2025