Legacy secured a convincing 2–0 victory over Monte in the second Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, bouncing back after their opening defeat and moving to a 1–1 record in the tournament. The Brazilian lineup looked confident across both maps of the series. Legacy controlled Dust2 from the start and then completely dominated Ancient, closing the match in convincing fashion. Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer led the charge with an outstanding individual performance and finished as the highest-rated player of the match.
Path through the tournament
Both teams entered this matchup with 0–1 records in the Swiss stage.
- Legacy had started their ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2 campaign with a 2–1 loss to Aurora, falling in a competitive three-map series.
- Monte, meanwhile, opened the stage with a 2–1 defeat against Natus Vincere, narrowly missing out on an early win.
With this result, Legacy improve to a 1–1 record, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while Monte drop to 0–2 and move dangerously close to elimination from the tournament.
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Dust2 — Legacy hold control (13–10)
The series began on Dust2, Monte’s map pick, but Legacy quickly showed they were well prepared for the challenge. The Brazilian side played a structured T side, consistently finding openings around mid and long control. dumau and latto repeatedly found opening duels that allowed Legacy to dictate the pace of the game.
Monte managed to stay within reach thanks to several solid rounds from afro and Rainwaker, but they struggled to maintain momentum in the late stages of the map. Legacy remained composed in the closing rounds and eventually secured Dust2 13–10, taking the early lead in the series.
Ancient — complete dominance (13–6)
The second map Ancient turned into a much more one-sided affair. Legacy’s defensive setups completely shut down Monte’s attacking attempts. saadz1n and n1ssim consistently controlled key choke points, while dumau continued to deliver strong multi-kill rounds.
Monte struggled to break through the Brazilian defense and repeatedly ran into well-timed utility and crossfires. With the momentum fully on their side, Legacy comfortably closed the map 13–6, sealing a 2–0 series victory.
Match statistics
Player of the Match — Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer
dumau delivered an outstanding performance and was the clear difference maker across both maps.
Across the series he posted:
- 36–21 K-D
- +2.66% swing
- 84.6 ADR
- 81.0% KAST
- 1.34 rating
His aggressive openings and confident rifling gave Legacy early advantages in numerous rounds and helped the team maintain control throughout the match.
VRS impact
The result also influenced the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).
- Following the victory, Legacy gained +24 VRS points, improving their position in the global ranking.
- Monte, on the other hand, lost –19 VRS points, slightly weakening their standing and increasing the importance of their next matches in the Swiss stage.
Team reactions
Both teams reacted to the result on social media shortly after the match. Legacy celebrated their first win of the stage, posting:
And the first victory of Legacy in Stage 2 of the Pro League has arrived!
2-0 against Monte!
Dust2: 13-10
Ancient: 13-6
Monte acknowledged the loss with a short and frustrated message:
BAD DAY BAD DAY BAD DAY BAD DAY BAD DAY.
The posts quickly spread across the community, reflecting the very different moods of the two teams after the series.
What comes next
With this victory, Legacy move into the 1–1 bracket, where they remain firmly in the race for a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Monte fall to 0–2, meaning their next match will become a must-win series to stay alive in ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2.
