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]]>This marked a remarkable debut for William “mezii” Merriman, who celebrated his first Counter-Strike trophy.
Despite FaZe aiming to extend their 18-match winning streak and clinch their fourth consecutive trophy, they delivered an uninspired performance, particularly on Vertigo, where Vitality dominated from the start.
Nuke saw a closer contest, but FaZe’s critical mistake at 11-11 proved costly.
Dan “apEX” Madesclaire expressed his pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing the intense collective effort in practice and individual skills.
The French tactician also highlighted Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut’s exceptional performance, earning him his 17th MVP award with a tournament-high 1.35 rating.
The series began with a surprise Vertigo pick from Vitality, a map they hadn’t played since IEM Cologne 2023.
Despite the lack of recent experience, Vitality showcased a strong understanding of the map, securing a 9-3 halftime lead.
FaZe struggled to recover, managing only one round on the map as Vitality dominated.
The momentum carried into Nuke, with Vitality taking a 3-0 lead after a clutch from mezii in the pistol round.
FaZe rallied with seven consecutive round wins, led by H?vard “rain” Nygaard, but Vitality closed the half at 7-5.
The second half featured key clutches from Vitality, including one from Lotan “Spinx” Giladi, securing an 11-9 lead.
Despite FaZe’s attempts at a comeback, Vitality reached series point with a decisive round, ultimately winning the match.
FaZe Clan’s flawless CS2 run came to an end at the hands of a resurgent Vitality roster.
Following a lackluster end to the Global Offensive era, FaZe had dominated CS2’s initial competitions, claiming titles at IEM Sydney, the Thunderpick World Championship, and the CS Asia Championship.
Twistzz’s reported move to Team Liquid raises questions about FaZe’s roster, especially with the impending merger with GameSquare.
Vitality, bolstered by the addition of Mezii, seems to be in top form as they head into the BLAST World Final and the first Major in CS2 history in March 2023.
Both Vitality and FaZe, if their core roster survives changes, are expected to be favourites in upcoming events, providing exciting matchups in late-2023 BLAST events and potentially meeting again in a grand final.
Major Winners and now Fall Final Champions
Congratulations to @TeamVitality
#BLASTPremier pic.twitter.com/238IIsDS0T
— BLAST Premier
(@BLASTPremier) November 26, 2023
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]]>The 25-year-old rifler is set to make his debut later this month, joining the lineup for the BLAST Premier Fall Final.
This acquisition marks the second change to Vitality’s team since the release of Counter-Strike 2, following the return of R��my “XTQZZZ” Quoniam as head coach last month.
Mezii steps into the shoes of Emil “Magisk” Reif, who is reportedly close to joining Falcons.
Super excited to announce that I'll be joining @TeamVitality !
I'm so pumped to begin this new journey with these guys and spend countless hours grinding CS2 togetherhttps://t.co/wYWrE8Lo6Z
— MEZII' (@kingmezii) November 8, 2023
The move sees mezii taking on the role previously held by Magisk, a player integral to Vitality’s success, including their victory in the BLAST Paris Major and an 18-week stint as the world’s No.1 team.
From a statistical perspective, mezii is expected to seamlessly replace Magisk, and his track record supports this transition.
Despite sometimes flying under the radar on the playing field, mezii is recognized as an experienced player with the capacity to adapt to any situation.
Mezii’s professional journey dates back to 2017, gaining significant attention during his tenure with Cloud9’s “Colossus” roster in September 2020.
His prowess as the standout player on the team has since led him to Endpoint in 2021 and, more recently, fnatic in August 2021.
Mezii showcased his leadership skills as the in-game leader and later transitioned into a star rifler role.
Now, on Team Vitality, mezii faces the challenge of filling Magisk’s shoes, particularly in the anchor roles on the CT side.
Magisk’s contributions were pivotal in securing notable victories, including the BLAST Paris Major.
Mezii’s task will be to prove his versatility once again and contribute to Vitality’s continued success in the competitive CS2 scene.
The team is gearing up for the BLAST Premier Fall Final in Copenhagen from November 22�C26, with an eye on the BLAST Premier World Final scheduled for December 13�C17 in Abu Dhabi.
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