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Hello everyone!
Itís Na`Vi blog from Edward
Iíll tell you about our latest tournament here
I mean StarLadder
Iíll tell you about the teamís plans for the future
So letís start!
First of all, StarLadder
4 teams passed for StarLadder during online stage
There was a group of 14 or 15 teams
We took de_mirage series successfully
This made us leaders
The victory of NiP on de_dust2 was crucial
It gave us confidence that weíll be in the LAN finals
In a few tours in advance
It was like that if Iím not mistaken
The Polish team ESC came to the finals as well as Na`Vi,
Virtus.pro, and NiP
A few weeks ago these 4 teams met in Kiev to play for the prize fund
The pairs were made like this:
We played the 1st final with virtus.pro
NiP had to play with the Polish ESC after us
The losers played with each other in the losersí final
The winners played with each other in the winnersí final
The winner had an advantage in the grand final ñ
1 map in the best of 5
That was the system of the tournament
Our 1st semifinal was with virtus.pro
We had inferno and dust_2 maps
Letís start from inferno
We started the game from the attack
I donít remember whether we won or lost the guns but
I can definitely remember that we played that game decently
I didnít expect we could play so well
As we had some problems with de_inferno that time but
I think weíve solved them
As we played the attack rather well
If Iím not mistaken the score was 9-6 or 8-7
Then we continued playing with defense
We lost the guns but
We managed to set our game from the 1st round
We played really good and I was sure we would win that map
We were leading the score of 13-9 or 14-10
I donít remember for sure now
Later we made a number of childish mistakes
Maybe it happened because of some nervousness
Premature feeling of the victory
When we almost win
We play really good
Not worse than our opponents, but even better than they did
Realizing these facts we come in nowhere and
started making stupid mistakes for a few key rounds and
in the result the 1st map was for virtus.pro
it was very pity, but letís continue
the next map was de_dust2
we started playing for attack
we played excellent at the beginning
the score was 11-1 if Iím not mistaken for the terrorists
on this map
we had no doubts of winning this team
at least, I hadnít such doubts
having slightly relaxed we gave the last round for the 1st side
so the score became 11-4
having realized that our opponent has gathered
at the end of the round and
we have relaxed
we started playing for counters thinking about
how itís necessary to concentrate
and finish this map with the victory and
start playing the 3rd one
we lost the guns
no, itís ok
so we lost the guns
we took 1 or 2 rounds
Iím sorry
We took 1 at once
The score was 3-1
We were likely to take the 2nd right after that,
I donít remember for sure
No, the 2nd round we took in the middle
Of the 2nd side
The key of virtus. pro success was a number of our stupid rounds
We were playing these rounds like wood
The round when Fox killed 4 awp on the A plant
The round when Dosia exploded Starix at the end
The score was 2-4
There were a few funny rounds more
Our teamplay was too worn
Without any interaction
Maybe with some bustle
With different childish mistakes
That was also a crucial moment for us
To lose the 2nd map
Due to this fact we have lost the 1st semifinal
So the final score was 16-13
We lost 2-0 on the maps
NiP with the Poles played after us
They played 2-0, NiP won on the maps and
Appeared on the winnerís final
They played there with virtus.pro
The next day we played the loserís final
Where the loser was to leave the tournament
The losing team to be out of the championship and to take the 4th place
We won 2-0 on the maps with the Poles
I remember that de_train map was the 1st one we played with them
Our victory was rather confident
I remember Starix to play well on the plant
There greats highlights at these moments
I couldnít understand how he managed to do that
But he did it great
The total score was 16-9
If Iím not mistaken
The second map was de_dust2
It was much more interesting
Much action, with overtime
I canít remember any particular round
I even canít remember any particular score
So we had much fun on de_dust2
In the result we have won 4-0 on the overtime
3-0 and 1-0
So we had won the Poles and were waiting
for the loser of NiP or virtus.pro
everyone predicted NiP to lose and
us to play with virtus.pro in the loserís final
a had an anticipation and it came true at the end
virtus.pro made a sensation
theyíve won NiP for the 1st time
it was the 1st time NiP lost on the LAN
just a map, I donít speak about the match!
So virtus.pro won NiP with the score 2-0
It was a sensation
This led them to the championshipsí grand final
They were to take a minimum the 2nd place at the moment
NiP went to the loserís final and play with us
It was the last match for us on this championship
We were so ashamed to play
We were losing like kids
We could do nothing
They played much better than we did on every piece of the maps
In all respects, in aiming, in interacting
They were exceeding us in all playing parameters
At the same time our psychological state as well as
technical one was weak
so I have to confess they were better than we
they were great
they won us 2-0
the 1st map was de_train
we took the guns on the attach
we were playing without losses and led 1-0
then they took 2 eco
no, only 1
we were leading 2-0
then they took a buy in the 3rd round and won it
in the result they won the 1st side with the score 12-3 or 13-2
I donít remember
We havenít succeed a lot on the 2nd side as well
And lost the map with the score 16-3
The situation was also the same at de_dust2
Everything was following such a classic scenario
We started the game with the terrorists on de_ dust2
We didnít gain any advantage of that
Our opponent was leading everywhere
They were doing everything they wanted
In the result the score was 16-5
Thereís no sense of speaking on any playing situations
There was nothing interesting
As least watching at it from our point of view
From the NiPís point of view it did was interesting
After this game we were losing 2-0
Leave the championship and take the 3rd place
I can make a summary for you
Iíd say that technically, comparing the team with a killing-machine,
We were prepared well
We had lots of rounds
The tactics, prepared by Daniil Zeus was at a high level
I was satisfied with it
Though we had much psychological problems
That was the main reason for such unsatisfying result
I think that was the main reason of out loss
So we took the 3rd place
I canít say Iím disappointed
But Iím not glad as well
It was predictable
I should confess you,
My dear audience of Natus Vincere TV!
That was our StarLadder
That was the situation from our point of view
Later happened something really incredible
Virtus.pro proved that they are an outstanding team
They won NiP in the grand final with a score 2-0
The total score there was 3-0
As they had an advantage of 1-0 on the maps
Oh, excuse me
Just a second please
Now it works
So, what I was talking about?
They won 2-0
Theyíve taken the 1st place at the championship and
Won NiP on 4 different maps
On the winners final they won them on de_mirage
With the score 16-14 and
The score 16-10 was I think, or 16-12Ö I donít remember
On de_nuke
On the grand final they won them on de_inferno
On the 1st map and on de_dust2
So there were 4 different maps all of them were close games
Anyways, it was incredible
They were great, I congratulate them
Iím happy for them
That was the end of StarLadder
Now letís talk about our plans for the future
Na`Vi team is to consider the prospective of going to TechLabs these days
Where there will be virtus.pro, very strong opponent
So we canít afford ourselves to have some kind of touristic trip there
Weíve got a serious challenge as Markeloff wonít be able
to go with us to Minsk for sure
thatís why weíll discuss the variants of not going there at all
or alternate him with somebody and prepare well
I tend to the 2nd variant
As I want to play
We need to practice more playing on LAN tournaments
We need the feeling of that we do can win
Weíre lack of self-confidence
Not on the online tournaments but on the LANs
Thatís why Iíll stand for the 2nd variant
To take the alternate
I donít care a lot if this player wonít have a super-high playing level
Iíll do my best to win
But letís face the truth
Yesterday we played on ESL league
It has already started for us
Weíll play these matches 1-2 times per week
Yesterday we won the Danish team EYES On U
On the 23rd of April there will be Zemfiraís concert in Kharkov
Iíll be there
The same day StarLadder is to begin
So weíll participate there and play a few matches per week
With the strongest European teams and the worldís as well
(as European teams are the strongest in the world)
on a regular basis
well, thatís all information I wanted to tell you
thatís all, guys
thank you
Anton Belenisov
Heís my neighbor
Youíre pleased to get acquainted, right?
I believe in these guys!
We all believe in them!
Hereís also another guy in the kitchen.
He also believes in them!
Ok, itís time to finish