donk dominates FaZe to put Spirit through to semi-finals

The Russian superstar stood tall in his biggest test to date as his team topped Group A with ease.

donk was unstoppable in the series, mustering a 1.83 rating and 120.5 ADR

Spirit have advanced directly to the semi-finals of IEM Katowice after brutalizing FaZe in the upper bracket final of Group A, recovering from a slow start on their Mirage pick to take victory 13-10 before Danil "⁠donk⁠" Kryshkovets obliterated the European side on Nuke, 13-5.

The 17-year-old faced his greatest test yet after he missed out on his first chance to play FaZe at BLAST Premier Spring Groups and was simply unstoppable in the series, particularly so on Nuke where he was key in disrupting the European team's defaults and game plans. He showed no signs of weakness despite the step up in competition and sits atop the IEM Katowice event leaderboard after the series with an absurd 1.62 rating over seven maps, a full 0.22 above his closest competition, Ilya "⁠m0NESY⁠" Osipov.

The win earns Spirit a bye to the semi-finals of IEM Katowice, which Myroslav "⁠zont1x⁠" Plakhotia said he isn't even particularly excited about in a post-match interview. "I'm excited to play in the grand final, to be honest, not the semi-finals. I just want to play for the title."

FaZe, meanwhile, will start their run in the Spodek from the quarter-finals, where they will take on the winner of G2 vs. HEROIC on Friday.

A slow start from donk on Mirage, where Spirit started down 0-5 and the star rifler had a 2-6 K-D, quickly became a distant memory as the Russian team won six rounds in a row toward the end of their offense. A quad kill from donk in the second pistol round gave Spirit further control, and though FaZe kept the score close and briefly took the lead at 10-9, donk and Dmitry "⁠sh1ro⁠" Sokolov combined with multi-kills to net their team victory with four rounds in a row.

Nuke was far more one-sided courtesy of donk's omnipresence in Yard and Boris "⁠magixx⁠" Vorobiev's impregnable holds as an A site anchor, disruptions and defenses which allowed Spirit to post an 8-4 lead at the break. The Russian side wasted no time in converting that into a victory once on the T side, blowing FaZe out of the server with donk ending the map with a baffling 2.35 rating, 147.6 ADR, and 27-9 K-D.

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Mirage
10
13
Nuke
5
 Spirit K - D Swing ADR KAST Rating2.0
48 - 24 +7.37% 120.5 82.9% 1.83
30 - 25 +0.20% 68.6 87.8% 1.22
25 - 20 +0.84% 56.7 80.5% 1.07
22 - 23 -0.67% 58.1 73.2% 0.98
24 - 27 +1.64% 73.8 75.6% 0.98
 FaZe K - D Swing ADR KAST Rating2.0
33 - 30 +0.25% 86.9 65.9% 1.11
28 - 33 -1.47% 81.0 61.0% 1.03
24 - 31 -0.77% 68.6 63.4% 0.86
19 - 27 -1.09% 63.4 68.3% 0.82
13 - 30 -6.30% 33.9 51.2% 0.47
Ukraine Myroslav 'zont1x' Plakhotia
Myroslav 'zont1x' Plakhotia
Age:
18
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.02
Maps played:
481
KPR:
0.68
DPR:
0.65
Russia Dmitry 'sh1ro' Sokolov
Dmitry 'sh1ro' Sokolov
Age:
22
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.22
Maps played:
1094
KPR:
0.77
DPR:
0.54
Russia Boris 'magixx' Vorobiev
Boris 'magixx' Vorobiev
Age:
20
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.00
Maps played:
870
KPR:
0.65
DPR:
0.62
Russia Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov
Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov
Age:
18
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.18
Maps played:
481
KPR:
0.78
DPR:
0.60
Russia Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets
Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets
Age:
17
Team:
Rating 1.0:
1.20
Maps played:
373
KPR:
0.83
DPR:
0.67
#1
 | 
France Uexo
we are witnessing the birth of a monster
2024-02-06 19:29
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4 replies
#40
rain | 
Europe Pukyy
Yep. MVP of the tournament without any doubts
2024-02-06 19:54
0
2 replies
Xi wu and s0mple should take example from this kid on how to play
2024-02-07 00:05
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1 reply
#107
rain | 
Europe Pukyy
Well I think it should be opposite. Simple was kinda bigheaded a few years ago when Zywo is staying humble and chill guy. And they both put insane work into the game. They are prime example what you can achieve with talent and hard work..
2024-02-07 11:04
0
#99
Faceit level 10  | 
Brollan | 
Sweden EntonXD
THE MEMES ARENT EVEN MEMES HES WINNING AND HE STAYS THERE
2024-02-07 00:14
0
1.83 😭😭😭
2024-02-06 19:28
0
#3
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Finland Aeryd
DONKED
2024-02-06 19:29
0
donk is bad
2024-02-06 19:29
0
4 replies
0/8 you can do better than that bro
2024-02-06 19:46
0
3 replies
#110
Faceit level 8 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
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Ukraine BorgeouS
donk is bad.
2024-02-07 20:44
0
2 replies
0/8
2024-02-07 22:44
0
1 reply
#112
Faceit level 8 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
 | 
Ukraine BorgeouS
im with 0/9 for now, on my skill level on fc, bro. so...
2024-02-07 22:46
0
#5
shox | 
Turkey Tessive
Donk can reach 1.35+ this year lol. Kid is not a human
2024-02-06 19:29
0
Spirit vs ENCE in grand finals unless FaZe revives themselves with their notorious playoffs buff and goes all the way :>
2024-02-06 19:29
0
8 replies
#12
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Cayman Islands mazdiac
This would be great, hope ENCE take it tbh
2024-02-06 19:30
0
3 replies
everyone wants Spirit to win but in reality, everyone wants ENCE to win it all, in their hearts at least)
2024-02-06 19:32
0
2 replies
#67
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Slovakia Psycho2k
I wish it to both,but in my heart i want faze to win it all,kato major and become dominant once more.
2024-02-06 20:46
0
#89
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Russia Kalacia
I’m sorry but let me see spirit get an s-tier trophy. ENCE would be nice to see though if spirit cant
2024-02-06 22:32
0
ropz looked really off for some reason, he was losing almost every duel plus he looked actually tilted and upset something ropz almost never does even if Faze is getting destroyed.
2024-02-06 19:54
0
3 replies
#70
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Estonia Grexxx
true, ropz almost never ever tilts
2024-02-06 21:08
0
1 reply
He looked really weird, like he is sick or has a flu idk, deffo didn't look 100% even on camera
2024-02-06 23:04
0
Yeah, something is up with Ropz, he's been missing most of the event.
2024-02-07 03:38
0
#7
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Romania wadd
donked
2024-02-06 19:29
0
Dominates is a well fitting word
2024-02-06 19:29
0
just overrated kid, player of only 1 tournament
2024-02-06 19:30
0
14 replies
2024-02-06 19:34
0
8 replies
Nice
2024-02-06 19:35
0
1 reply
#56
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Canada nclmrs
lmao, rekt him
2024-02-06 20:17
0
Bear in mind that peeker´s advantage can be easily nerfed and it will be the same problem like in KennyS
2024-02-06 19:53
0
2 replies
he was alr this insane back in the csgo day
2024-02-06 23:13
0
Even with peeker advantage , hunter and niko are struggling. Seems more like a skill issue to me
2024-02-06 23:30
0
cool
2024-02-06 19:56
0
donked
2024-02-06 20:22
0
you knew :)
2024-02-12 15:11
0
People always makes excuses first its oh he is only good online then og its only t2 teams and now when he also DESTROY t1 teams its a Fluke lol Stop making excuses He will without doubt be top 2 hltv this year
2024-02-06 19:34
0
4 replies
Man it is the first tourney of this year so dont make any conclusions... Do you remember IM as a star of Paris Major?
2024-02-06 19:58
0
1 reply
#68
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Slovakia Psycho2k
Exactly,give him time to see how he develops
2024-02-06 20:50
0
#86
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Russia Kalacia
And he won’t be #2 :)
2024-02-06 22:00
0
Don't ahead of urself man, this is the first tournament of the year. Let use see how it goes
2024-02-06 23:42
0
1.83 against FaZe XD
2024-02-06 19:30
0
DnoVi and 4monte go to airport Donk smashed faze what a day
2024-02-06 19:30
0
1 reply
Just needs G2 to go with them to the airport
2024-02-06 19:32
0
DONK
2024-02-06 19:31
0
#16
Faceit plus user Faceit level 10  | 
Czech Republic maXX_CZ
This is mental, seriously. That said, rain had terrible off-day.
2024-02-06 19:33
0
1 reply
#20
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Norway HologramM
unluko(
2024-02-06 19:35
0
#17
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Xyp9x | 
United States turtlemaster4
Glazing at its finest. Donk overrated, hes good this time but next time mark my words.
2024-02-06 19:34
0
1 reply
Worst opinion ever, he’s cleaned up in both tournaments he’s played. Get donked on Ronald MacDonald
2024-02-06 19:43
0
#22
Faceit premium user Faceit level 10  | 
Twistzz | 
Canada knifa
this spirit is scary
2024-02-06 19:35
0
#23
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Armenia VirtusNo
donk era 2024 - now
2024-02-06 19:36
0
Hahhahahahaha GET DONKED breh
2024-02-06 19:37
0
The best player cs2. Amazing
2024-02-06 19:38
0
Guys, wait until he plays a tier 1 team to be excited. Faze has done nothing in cs2.
2024-02-06 19:39
0
3 replies
They won IEM Sydney no?
2024-02-06 20:14
0
2 replies
#81
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Latvia Ryzmii
yes, first comment lacks braincells, they also won thunderpick (tier2 online yes ik but still won against VP who put up a good fight a month later in bbd against donks spirit), as well as cac where they beat prime mouz. I wouldnt say faze has done nothing in cs2, but i dont think they are the best team. then again, botality got rolled by ence so faze might as well be the best team lol
2024-02-06 21:42
0
1 reply
#100
Faceit level 10 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Twistzz | 
United States plsnopermaban
#26 obviously sarcastic
2024-02-07 02:11
0
s1mple quit so he couldn't get donked.
2024-02-06 19:39
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#28
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Albania Navi_ivaN
Another ******ckers were donked 😎
2024-02-06 19:40
0
#29
Faceit level 7  | 
bLitz | 
United Kingdom Titanium_based
Pretty much secured mvp already lmao. Cut above the rest
2024-02-06 19:40
0
s1mple if you watch this - don't come back, this kid will humble you
2024-02-06 19:41
0
#31
 | 
Russia mshkoda
Nt Faze, nice resistense on a first map
2024-02-06 19:41
0
#32
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
donk | 
Yugoslavia mrmojo
get_donked
2024-02-06 19:42
0
#33
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Sweden multib
3 supertalents are now active at the same time. Actually thought the game was dead, but looks hotter than ever
2024-02-06 19:42
0
12 replies
Donk, zywoo and hallzerk? Or are we talking about the prodigy of 26 years old Rez?
2024-02-06 19:54
0
10 replies
#51
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Sweden multib
Was thinking of m0nesy. Hallzerk probably the best beer buddy guy in the scence
2024-02-06 20:08
0
6 replies
m0nesy isn't a supertalent There have only ever been 3 real supertalents in the history of CS, donk is the 3rd
2024-02-06 20:10
0
5 replies
niko, s1mple, zywoo, donk 4th
2024-02-06 20:29
0
3 replies
NiKo is not on the same level as s1mple or ZywOo. He has only matched their average level with his peaks for tournaments at a time e.g. Stockholm 2021, but his level across the year isn't close s1mple/ZywOo tier (potentially donk) device/NiKo/GeT_RiGhT/coldzera tier
2024-02-06 20:32
0
2 replies
#72
Faceit plus user Faceit level 10 Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
donk | 
Poland Hellp3r
I would add get right to this list but other than that i agree.
2024-02-06 21:24
0
Where do you put Kennys?
2024-02-06 21:38
0
#66
Faceit level 4  | 
FalleN | 
Brazil dungahk
maybe let's rename that we only had 3 mega talents m0nesy is a supertalent, but not a mega talent, just like niko
2024-02-06 20:41
0
#82
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Latvia Ryzmii
bro tried to sneak in hallzerk and thought we wouldnt notice💀
2024-02-06 21:43
0
2 replies
Almost pulled it off :D
2024-02-06 23:02
0
1 reply
#96
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Latvia Ryzmii
nt nt
2024-02-06 23:53
0
The scene will be so fun to watch, especially by the major where teams will power up.
2024-02-06 20:02
0
GG
2024-02-06 19:50
0
Hopefully TS is not a one and done.. i rather loved to see them gaining steam in the playoff by playing the qf then the sf.
2024-02-06 19:51
0
Kinda expected. Faze had the easiest draw possible and they are pretty lucky to qualify to Spodek. Praying for arena boost cuz I dont see them winning otherwise.
2024-02-06 19:52
0
1 reply
i think ence will win the event with crowdhacking even spirit wouldnt be able to win
2024-02-07 17:06
0
i cant even express how good that guy is
2024-02-06 19:54
0
donked
2024-02-06 19:54
0
get donked
2024-02-06 19:56
0
Genuinely hope he becomes the next big thing.... Go donk.
2024-02-06 19:59
0
hopefully they meet again on stage, faze is gonna step it up there
2024-02-06 20:06
0
4 replies
So in the final?
2024-02-06 20:25
0
3 replies
would have liked to see it earlier, but they prolly got a "easier" bracket with most likely no mouz, FaZe or G2. seems like they get 3 new teams in Falcons, ENCE & Heroic, which is very fortunate. but they deserve it this tourney i guess, played great in every game, but there will be some humbling moments in the future for sure. top 4 already is great tho, but many more events coming up.
2024-02-06 20:31
0
2 replies
I hope they are not a one and done. Qualified for the SF to only play and lose infront of the crowd would suck
2024-02-06 21:26
0
9ine to gówno
2024-02-06 21:32
0
get donked nerds
2024-02-06 20:12
0
Spirit era then
2024-02-06 20:15
0
#57
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
Sweden skorpan
rain - 13 kills broky - 19 kills donk - 48 kills Levels .....
2024-02-06 20:17
0
interesting and annoying kid. fortunately this time his mouth was shut down after Blad3.
2024-02-06 20:18
0
4 replies
#61
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Russia Whomail
He's just saving up for the Spodek arena.
2024-02-06 20:27
0
2 replies
nobody gonna heard him at Spodek lol
2024-02-06 21:31
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1 reply
#78
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Russia Whomail
it's not important for him. Just trust
2024-02-06 21:34
0
cry me a river
2024-02-06 21:45
0
Ez
2024-02-06 20:33
0
#69
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
United States postwarscars
To put this in better context, donk only got better. He started with a 1.49 against Navi, he had a 1.66 against coL, and he's ended the group with a 1.83 against FaZe.
2024-02-06 20:53
0
#75
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
LeX | 
Russia *Tpo-_-JI.b*
Prooven!
2024-02-06 21:29
0
#79
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Fiji colon3
expected
2024-02-06 21:36
0
#85
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Brazil beugen1o
Insane stats. +24 1.83 against Faze... it's always good to see these new kids shocking the world
2024-02-06 21:50
0
This is not normal check his PC lmao
2024-02-06 22:05
0
this donk kid is insane
2024-02-06 22:18
0
Kid not human. Putin testing new technology. Donk isn’t human, he is 🤖
2024-02-06 23:25
0
#97
Old school: User been here for more than 10 years  | 
RpK | 
France AkyoNinjax
Now watch donk win Katowice, Cologne and the x2 2024 Majors. Just pure domination.
2024-02-06 23:58
0
#101
Faceit level 9  | 
Kat | 
Indonesia furretmp4
faze going to lose against mouz now in playoffs
2024-02-07 02:17
0
Oh wow donked on
2024-02-07 04:02
0
DONKED.
2024-02-07 04:50
0
Donk time
2024-02-07 07:05
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#106
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Malaysia Rich1eG0h
This kid is insane. Every opponent seems to be afraid of him. He's playing like a casual match. It's donk666 time.
2024-02-07 08:51
0
get donked
2024-02-07 11:04
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