Heroic face shock elimination in first RMR Open Qualifier

Rafael Ferreira

Rafael Ferreira

The team still has three more Open Qualifiers.

Heroic is out of the first RMR open qualifier after defeat to Nemiga. The Danish team did not go beyond the Round of 64 in the qualifier, losing to the young Nemiga’s roster. Heroic is out of the first RMR open qualifier after a shock defeat to Nemiga. But it is not all over just yet for the Danish roster as they still have a few more opportunities left to prove their worth.

"Best of one you can't afford too many mistakes, it can be a bit rough"

Heroic's coach Eetu "sAw" Saha on the broadcast

The Danish team couldn't go beyond the Round of 64 in the qualifier, losing to the young CIS team from Nemiga. They lost a best-of-one, an 11-13 loss to Nemiga resulting in elimination.

In the 2022 Rio de Janeiro Major, RMR-favorites, Astralis, secured their place only in the fourth open qualifier. Heroic still has three more opportunities to be among the teams qualified for the European RMR and fight for a place in the Major.

Here are the dates of the next RMR Europe open qualifiers:

  • Qualifier #2: January 10-11
  • Open Qualifier #3: January 12-13
  • Open Qualifier #4: January 14-15

Heroic's open qualifier defeat after roster change

The team recently underwent several changes to the project, initially losing captain cadiaN. After the recent controversy involving the Danish duo jabbi⁠ and stavn, both were sold to rival Astralis.

Heroic's current CS2 lineup is as follows:

  • René "TeSeS" Madsen
  • Rasmus "sjuush" Beck
  • Guy "NertZ" Iluz
  • Nico "nicoodoz" Tamjidi
  • Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski

While the first challenge might not have been a success, Heroic still has a few more opportunities to qualify for the Major. The PGL Copenhagen Major will be the first Major of the new year and will take place towards the end of March 2024.

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