G2 secure a spot in ESL Pro League S22 Stage 2 by defeating ENCE

G2 secure a spot in ESL Pro League S22 Stage 2 by defeating ENCE

G2 have clinched their place in Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 22 by topping ENCE in the decider, winning the match 2–0 and eliminating the Finnish squad from contention in Stage 1. 

The team, led by huNter-, confirmed their advancement with a commanding performance in the best-of-three decider. 

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Match details & standout performance

• In the decider, G2 showed strong CT sides and map control.

• A key contributor was malbsMd, who accumulated 21 kills and a 92.8 ADR in the clash, notably dominating on ENCE’s map pick.

• On Train, G2 were dominant on both sides, carrying momentum to avoid a deciding third map.

One published match summary from community sources also lists the maps as:

• Overpass: 13–9

• Train: 13–5
  This adds up to the 2–0 result claimed.

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The broader Stage 1 picture & related developments

G2 were not the only team punching their ticket to Stage 2 on that final day. 
For example:

• Astralis also advanced by dispatching Legacy, having overcome Fluxo and HEROIC earlier in stage play.

• Gentle Mates moved past Legacy in a 2–0 win, booking their spot in Stage 2.

• 3DMAX defeated ENCE 2–1 (losing Dust2, winning Nuke and edging Ancient) to secure their passage forward.

• ENCE, though eliminated by G2, still have a chance on the 2–2 bracket after 3DMAX’s win.

Earlier in the Stage 1 Swiss cycle, G2 had lost to B8 2–1 (Mirage 13–9, Dust2 7–13, Ancient 13–2), meaning they had to win two elimination matches to advance. 

Also, as the final round’s matchups were set, G2’s clash with ENCE was one of three “survival matches,” whose winners would join already qualified teams in Stage 2.