MAUISNAKE dissects B8’s incredible comeback win over Astralis in the Europe Major Qualifier, a result that books B8’s ticket to the BLAST.tv Austin Major. He offers a round-by-round analysis of the intense 2-1 series, highlighting B8’s resilience on Mirage (13-10) and Ancient (16-14), despite a stumble on Inferno (7-13). The discussion explores how B8, after starting the RMR 0-2, pulled off five consecutive series wins to claim a well-earned Major berth.
MAUISNAKE delves into the magnitude of Astralis’ defeat—marking their fifth straight Major absence, a steep fall from grace for the once-dominant dynasty. He reflects on B8’s journey through years of close calls and heartbreaks, including their prior exits from the Rio and Paris qualifiers. The commentary spotlights r1nkle and B8’s transformation into a fully Ukrainian lineup now stepping into the Major spotlight. Though far from flawless—particularly on T sides—B8’s clutch performance when it mattered most earned MAUISNAKE’s full respect.
