NIP eliminate TSM from Shanghai Major EU RMR

The Ninjas dispatched TSM in two maps to keep their hope of reaching the Major alive.

Ninjas in Pyjamas sent TSM home from the Perfect World Shanghai Major Europe RMR with a 2-0 victory in the 1-2 pool, securing a spot in the final day of play at the RMR.

The series kicked off on Ninjas in Pyjamas's Vertigo pick and the squad led by Gareth "⁠MisteM⁠" Ries alternated bomb site attacks, dominating from the opening kills and site entries to the late rounds to lead 9-3 at the half.

The Ninjas didn't slow down after the switch and, having won the second pistol round, went on to close their map pick in four straight rounds.

TSM's hopes of surviving in the tournament passed through winning their Ancient map pick to force a decider and a 5-1 start on the T side could not have been more of a boost on the way to an 8-4 lead at the half.

The Danes could not keep it up on the CT side, however, and Ninjas in Pyjamas won eight of their own on the attack to hit match point before an aggressive play by the defense forced overtime.

It was only a matter of time. Ninjas in Pyjamas got more comfortable as the map went on while TSM ran out of fuel in overtime, winning a single round as Fredrik "⁠REZ⁠" Sterner and company shut it down 16-13.