{"id":365151,"date":"2026-03-06T16:59:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=365151"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:59:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:59:33","slug":"spirit-vs-3dmax-epl-season-23-stage-2-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/spirit-vs-3dmax-epl-season-23-stage-2-result","title":{"rendered":"donk leads Spirit demolition of 3DMAX in EPL Season 23 Stage 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Team Spirit began their ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 campaign with a controlled 2\u20130 victory over 3DMAX, showcasing strong structure and individual form across both maps. The CIS squad secured Nuke (13\u201310) and Overpass (13\u20137), never allowing the French lineup to truly take control of the series. The match also highlighted another standout performance from Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets, who dominated the server and earned Player of the Match honors with a stellar all-around display.<\/p>\n

Nuke \u2014 Spirit punish mistakes to take the opener (13\u201310)<\/h3>\n

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The series started on Nuke, selected by 3DMAX, but Spirit quickly showed they were comfortable on the map. The early rounds were relatively balanced as both teams traded momentum, with Graviti and Maka finding a few key entries to keep the French side competitive.<\/p>\n

However, once the game reached the mid-stage rounds, Spirit\u2019s structure began to take over. donk repeatedly found opening duels around outside control, while sh1ro and zont1x provided stability in late-round situations. Their ability to convert small advantages into round wins gradually tilted the map in Spirit\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n

3DMAX still managed to keep the scoreline within reach, but several failed retake attempts ultimately proved costly. Spirit closed the map 13\u201310, capitalizing on their stronger coordination and superior clutch efficiency.<\/p>\n\n

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Overpass \u2014 Spirit take full control (13\u20137)<\/h3>\n

If the opening map was competitive, Overpass quickly became a one-sided affair.<\/p>\n

Spirit looked far more comfortable on their own pick, starting with a confident defensive half where their setups around B site and connector repeatedly shut down 3DMAX\u2019s attacks. donk continued to dominate the scoreboard, while magixx and zont1x provided consistent support in crossfires.<\/p>\n

3DMAX struggled to establish any rhythm on the T side, frequently losing early map control and being forced into late-round executes with limited utility. The French team briefly showed signs of life with a few aggressive plays, but Spirit\u2019s discipline in the mid-round prevented any real comeback attempt.<\/p>\n

Switching sides with a comfortable lead, Spirit closed the map with confident executes to secure a 13\u20137 victory and complete the 2\u20130 sweep.<\/p>\n

Match statistics<\/h3>\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets<\/h3>\n

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Across two maps:<\/p>\n