Cloud9 fought back from a challenging position against Legacy, securing their spot in the 2-0 pool at the PGL Copenhagen Major. Despite a slow start on Overpass, Cloud9 rallied in the second half, propelled by a stellar performance from Abay "HObbit" Khassenov, to secure a 13-10 victory. Legacy had initially gained momentum with a force-buy victory, but Cloud9's resilience on the defense and a dominant nine-round streak on the offense sealed the win for the Brazilian squad.
Meanwhile, ENCE overcame KOI in overtime on Nuke, showcasing their determination with a nine-round streak to clinch victory. Despite KOI's early lead, ENCE, led by David "dav1g" Granado Bermudo, turned the tide with a solid defensive effort. Both Cloud9 and ENCE demonstrated their ability to overcome deficits and secure crucial wins, positioning themselves favorably for the Elimination Stage of the tournament.