{"id":373460,"date":"2026-03-21T15:25:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373460"},"modified":"2026-03-21T15:25:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T15:25:05","slug":"liquid-vs-nip-blast-rotterdam-2026-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/liquid-vs-nip-blast-rotterdam-2026-result","title":{"rendered":"Liquid eliminate NiP in 2\u20131 battle to stay alive at BLAST Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Team Liquid kept their BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 campaign alive with a hard-fought 2\u20131 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas in the Group B lower bracket. In a series that swung heavily from map to map, Liquid showed resilience after a crushing opening loss and completed a strong comeback to eliminate NiP from the tournament. The match highlighted Liquid\u2019s ability to recover under pressure, while NiP once again fell short in a decisive series.<\/p>\n

Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n

Both teams came into this elimination match after difficult runs in the group stage. NiP had previously fallen to PARIVISION in the upper bracket, which pushed them into this must-win scenario. Despite showing strong form on Nuke, they were unable to maintain that level across the series. Liquid, on the other hand, dropped down after a loss to Spirit. This victory allows them to stay alive in the lower bracket and continue their fight in Rotterdam.<\/p>\n\n

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Nuke \u2014 NiP dominate early (13\u20133)<\/h3>\n
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The series began on Nuke, where NiP came out firing. Their defense completely shut down Liquid\u2019s offense, with sharp rotations and strong individual performances across the board. NiP controlled the pace from start to finish, closing the map convincingly 13\u20133 and putting Liquid on the brink of elimination.<\/p>\n

Mirage \u2014 overtime thriller (19\u201317)<\/h3>\n

Mirage turned into the turning point of the series. Liquid stepped up significantly, matching NiP round for round in a tightly contested battle. Neither side could close it in regulation, forcing overtime. There, Liquid held their nerve in key moments, winning crucial duels and clutches to edge out the map 19\u201317 and equalize the series.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 Liquid close it out (13\u20139)<\/h3>\n

On Ancient, Liquid carried their momentum forward. Their structure looked far more stable, and they managed to control the tempo of the game. Despite some resistance from NiP, Liquid consistently found openings and secured a 13\u20139 win to complete the reverse series and eliminate their opponents.<\/p>\n

Player statistics for the match<\/h3>\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Kacper \u201cxKacpersky\u201d Gabara<\/h3>\n
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Across three maps:<\/p>\n