FUT Esports are heading into their Stage 2 match, while NIP are on the verge of elimination from ESL Pro League Season 23

Today marked the end of the second day of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1. We now know which teams are on the brink of elimination and which ones are already one step away from Stage 2.

FUT Esports won today’s “Ukrainian derby” against Passion UA with a 2:1 score. Despite a strong performance from newcomer Senzu, Zinchenko’s club dropped into the 1-1 pool, while the former Natus Vincere Junior roster is now just one step away from Stage 2.

Ninjas in Pyjamas disappointed their fans today, losing their series 1:2 against the North American team M80. Even the NIP captain expressed dissatisfaction with the result, and now the Ninjas must win their next match to avoid being eliminated from the tournament.

Monte were the ones to bring positive news today. The Ukrainian club defeated the tournament underdog NRG and moved into the 1-1 pool. Now it’s crucial for them to win the next match to increase their chances of advancing to Stage 2.

All results:

• Monte 2:0 NRG
• Astralis 2:0 Heroic
• 3DMAX 2:0 SemperFi
• PARIVISION 2:0 Pain
• M80 2:1 NIP
• FUT 2:1 Passion UA
• Gaimin Gladiators 2:1 Liquid
• Legacy 2:0 G2

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