EGIP shock Na´Vi in opening match

Natus Vincere have received an early wakeup call, following a defeat against EGIPTYANE in the first match of the tournament.

Looking at Group A prior to tournament start, the community saw no difficulties in Na´Vi progressing in top spot. Coming from a fresh victory at Arbalet Cup Best of Four and still with the IEM4 victory in their bag, Na´Vi went into the match against EGIPTYAN as big favorites.

Playing de_inferno, possibly one of the strongest maps of Na´Vi, EGIPTYANE went to surprise not just Na´Vi, but also the audience waking up early to watch the game. Finishing their terrorist side, EGIPTYANE noted down a 12-3 lead. The CT pistol-round saw Na´Vi running out of time and not managing to plant, in a 3 versus one situation. EGIPTYAN managed to pick up second round, but then Na´Vi stepped it up a few notches, taking 6 straight rounds. Ninth and tenth rounds were both rounds where Na’Vi saw EGIPTYAN put them to the ground, securing the three points and the victory at 16-9.
Arbalet Cup CIS 2010Best of 0 EGIPTYANEMatchpage 19 11 25th April 2010 Natus Vincere 19Inferno 11
Overall EGIPTYAN won 19-11, it will be a key factor for the team in the race of progressing to the playoffs. You can find the standings in the group stage by clicking here and stay tuned for round two of the group stage.