FaZe, VP open EU RMR A with convincing wins

VP overcame losing both pistols while FaZe went on a 7-round T side streak.

FaZe and Virtus.pro have sailed into the 1-0 pool in Bucharest after making light work of 9 Pandas and SAW, respectively.

FaZe's first half was a struggle at times, losing the pistol and allowing Denis "⁠seized⁠" Kostin and company to grab six T side rounds despite several multi-kills courtesy of Robin "⁠ropz⁠" Kool.

But they rallied in the second, converting the pistol and ending their T side flawless to take it from 6-6 to a 13-6 win.

Håvard "⁠rain⁠" Nygaard was particularly impactful in Middle as he took advantage of a sometimes disjointed 9 Pandas defense, but the whole system looked dialled in throughout.

Virtus.pro won victory by the same 13-6 scoreline but were even less challenged, losing both pistols yet dominating the gun rounds.

At the half-time mark Nikolay "⁠mir⁠" Bityukov was up to 16 kills while four SAW players only had 13 between them, and only a small cosmetic comeback took the Portuguese side to six before VP secured victory.

The RMR is an even more important tournament for Dzhami "⁠Jame⁠" Ali's side in the wake of disappointment in Katowice's play-in, but they looked assured throughout proceedings as they attempt to avoid the collapse that denied their attendance at the BLAST.tv Paris Major.