{"id":362856,"date":"2026-03-02T22:42:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=362856"},"modified":"2026-03-02T22:42:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T22:42:44","slug":"m80-and-gaimin-gladiators-stay-in-the-esl-pro-league-s23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/m80-and-gaimin-gladiators-stay-in-the-esl-pro-league-s23","title":{"rendered":"M80 and Gaimin Gladiators Stay in the Game \u2014 ESL Pro League S23 Stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second round in the lower Swiss bracket is always played on the edge of risk. After an opening loss, every map carries the weight of a potential turning point \u2014 either a team restores tournament balance or finds itself one step away from elimination.<\/p>\n

Tournament Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1 is played in a Swiss Bo3 format (online, Europe). Teams with a 1:1 record retain control over their trajectory and continue fighting for Stage 2. Teams at 0:2 enter a critical phase: the next loss will mean elimination.<\/p>\n

The matches M80 vs Ninjas in Pyjamas and Gaimin Gladiators vs Liquid determined who would restore balance and who would move into the direct danger zone.<\/p>\n\n

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How the Match Unfolded \u2014 M80 vs Ninjas in Pyjamas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Series score: 2:1 in favor of M80<\/p>\n

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  1. Anubis (M80 pick) \u2014 13:3
    \nThe North American squad seized the initiative immediately. Aggressive map control and won opening duels effectively decided the first map before the side switch.<\/li>\n
  2. Ancient (NiP pick) \u2014 13:11
    \nNinjas in Pyjamas managed to impose resistance on their own pick. A series of clutches and disciplined defensive play allowed them to level the series.<\/li>\n
  3. Dust2 (decider) \u2014 13:8
    \nOn the deciding map, M80 looked more structured in late-round scenarios. Key trades and stable economic management became the decisive factors in closing the series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Kacper \u2018xKacpersky\u2019 Gabara (Ninjas in Pyjamas)<\/strong><\/h2>\n