“CS2 Glitches for Astralis’ Captain in IEM Chengdu 2024 Semifinal — Player Hits Monitor

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Device on technical issues and pressure at IEM Chengdu 2024 in match against FaZe Clan

Danish esports athlete Nicolai “Device” Riedtz, representing Astralis, faced a frustrating setback during the pivotal map of the semifinals at the prestigious IEM Chengdu 2024 tournament in CS 2 against the formidable FaZe Clan. As the tension mounted and the score stood at 9:6 in favor of his opponents, Device aimed to engage but found himself grappling with technical issues. He attempted to quickly position himself inside the A site, but unexpectedly, his character froze for a couple of critical seconds. This unexpected glitch left him exposed, allowing FaZe to swiftly eliminate him from the match. Overcome by emotions in that intense moment, Riedtz couldn’t contain his frustration and struck his monitor in a display of disappointment. This incident not only highlighted the pressure professional gamers face but also served as a re

The match quickly concluded with FaZe Clan emerging victorious. The captain of Astralis openly admitted that he struggled to regain his composure after the unexpected incident during the game.

“I really lost my cool after the game crashed in that critical round. It was tough to focus afterwards. However, I believe we did fairly well throughout this tournament overall. It’s a learning experience for us. GGWP, FaZe Clan.”

Earlier in the tournament, a similar scenario unfolded for the captain of Virtus.pro, who found himself in a tight spot when the score was tied at 11:11 in a crucial match for qualifying for the playoffs of the World Championship in Denmark. It’s moments like these that truly test a team’s resilience and character. Minder of the delicate balance between technology and human performance in the high-stakes world of esports.

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