SK seal top spot in Group A

SK Gaming have finished off in top spot of Group A, following a victory against yesterdays big surprise from Roskilde Ravens.

The Swedes had the chance to secure top spot in the group, allowing them direct access to the playoffs. It would need a victory against Roskilde Ravens, who yesterday showed great play. Playing CT on de_train, SK Gaming once again proved they have a solid defense on the map. The Danes did get a great start, noting four T rounds, but then SK kicked it up a notch and Ravens did not get further rounds in the first half.

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Second half with Ravens as CT, the victory for SK came a lot closer, with the Swedes locking down the pistol-round. Ravens had a hard time money-wise, which resulted in only being able to by AWP for one round. As CT it is crucial to have those AWP’s, something that Ravens felt, when SK took the final round needed, to secure the victory at 16-6.

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With this, SK take top spot in Group A with ten points. Ravens take second with ten points, only the loss against directed the Danes to second place. MYM did not manage a win against mousesports, who played rock solid on de_inferno. The Germans secured a victory, which meant third place for them.

SK will as mentioned go directly o the playoffs, while Ravens and mousesports will play the relegation stage later today. For group standings click here.