The match between Virtus.pro and Nemiga at CCT Europe Series 13 ended in controversy. The Russian organization were handed a technical loss on the opening map, after which the series unfolded entirely against Virtus.pro. The reason: two players did not have the mandatory webcams active during the online match.
What happened
Under CCT regulations, all players must have active webcams throughout official online matches. In Virtus.pro’s case, the tournament admins confirmed that two players were missing cameras at match time. As a result, Virtus.pro forfeited the first map (Ancient) by default before the series properly began. Nemiga were awarded the map without playing, forcing VP to start the match down 0–1.
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Perfecto reacts: “What a circus”
The most notable public reaction came from Perfecto. After the match, he summed up the situation with a short but telling comment on social media, calling it “a circus.” The phrase quickly went viral across X (Twitter), Reddit, and Telegram, becoming one of the most shared reactions of the evening. For many, it reflected both the internal frustration within the team and how absurd the situation looked for a tier-one organization.
Context: Virtus.pro’s VRS collapse
The camera incident comes at an especially bad moment for VP. According to the latest projections in the Valve Regional Standings, Virtus.pro are rapidly losing ground and have fallen close to — or outside — the top 65, putting their future invites to major tournaments at serious risk. Even more alarming is the broader trend: Virtus.pro have now been eliminated in their very first match at three tournaments in a row, with the CCT loss further damaging their VRS position.
Community reaction
The CS2 community response was swift and harsh:
- “How can pro players not have a camera?”
- “They knew about the match in advance — this isn’t a mistake, it’s negligence.”
- “Rules are rules. The blame is on the staff, not the players.”
Many fans pointed out that organizational failures of this kind look unacceptable for a legendary tag, while some went as far as labeling Virtus.pro “amateurish” by modern competitive standards.
Background that makes it worse
Adding to the criticism is the contrast with recent history:
- In 2025, Virtus.pro’s academy roster was ranked higher in Valve standings,
- While the main lineup in 2026 has continued to slide down the rankings, showing instability both in results and in management.
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More Than Just a Technical Loss
The camera incident at CCT is more than just a technical mishap. It highlights a deeper crisis within Virtus.pro, where poor results, organizational missteps, and VRS pressure have collided. Perfecto’s “circus” comment resonated because it captured the moment perfectly. For Virtus.pro, this episode is yet another warning sign: in modern CS2, there are no small details — even off the server.
