Question Mark top Group B over Na`Vi

Question Mark are through to the semi-finals of the ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 finals after beating Natus Vincere 2-0 (16-12 on de_train and 16-13 on de_inferno).

de_train was Na`Vi's map pick, but the end result certainly would have suggested otherwise as the former TSM squad picked up a convincing win despite looking a little bit shaky during the second half.

A flying start from Question Mark saw them take eight rounds right off the bat, forcing Na`Vi to call a timeout to improve their offense. It was only then that the CIS side managed to get a few rounds on the board, but the Danes continued to dominate the half and they took a commanding 12-3 lead.

Now playing on the CT side, Na`Vi looked livelier and took the first round of the half, only to be caught off-guard by Question Mark's force buy, with Nicolai "⁠device⁠" Reedtz picking up three stunning kills. With just a sliver of hope, Na`Vi dug deep and embarked on a massive run that saw them reduce the deficit to 12-15, but then the Danish team called a tactical pause to slow down the tempo. The move paid off as it broke up the momentum that Na`Vi had gained and gave Question Mark their 16th round of the game.

Xyp9x and device looked in great shape throughout the series

Map #2, de_inferno, began with Question Mark going on a five-round run before Na`Vi finally put their foot down to hold back the Danes. Having finally tightened up their defense, the CIS team won four rounds straight, but their streak came to an end when Andreas "⁠Xyp9x⁠" Højsleth pulled off a triple kill during a force buy. The rest of the half was highly contested, with Na`Vi taking a narrow 8-7 lead.

The second half began with Question Mark taking the pistol round, only to be left counting their pennies after losing the first anti-eco. Question Mark had a great chance to come back in the 19th round, but their defense gave away in a 3vs1 situation against Egor "⁠flamie⁠" Vasilyev.

Everything seemed to be going in Na`Vi's favour as they enjoyed a five-round lead and were equipped in far superior fashion, but the Danes went on a fantastic run, winning eight rounds straight to complete a comeback and seal passage to the last-four stage.

ESL ESEA Pro League Season 2 FinalsBest of 3 ?Matchpage 2 0 11th December 2015 Natus Vincere 16Train 12 16Inferno 13

?	K - D	+/-	ADR	Rating 1.0
Andreas 'Xyp9x' HøjslethXyp9x	46 - 33	+13	-	1.25
Nicolai 'device' Reedtzdevice	42 - 35	+7	-	1.14
Peter 'dupreeh' Rasmussendupreeh	40 - 41	-1	-	1.00
René 'cajunb' Borgcajunb	36 - 40	-4	-	0.92
Finn 'karrigan' Andersenkarrigan	34 - 42	-8	-	0.84

Natus Vincere	K - D	+/-	ADR	Rating 1.0
Egor 'flamie' Vasilyevflamie	44 - 35	+9	-	1.16
Ladislav 'GuardiaN' KovácsGuardiaN	39 - 41	-2	-	0.99
Denis 'seized' Kostinseized	41 - 42	-1	-	0.99
Danylo 'Zeus' TeslenkoZeus	36 - 42	-6	-	0.87
Ioann 'Edward' SukharievEdward	31 - 40	-9	-	0.78

Nicolai 'device' Reedtz Age: 20 Team: ? Rating 1.0: 1.16 Maps played: 565 KPR: 0.79 DPR: 0.64 Egor 'flamie' Vasilyev Age: 18 Team: Natus Vincere Rating 1.0: 1.08 Maps played: 496 KPR: 0.75 DPR: 0.68 Andreas 'Xyp9x' Højsleth Age: 20 Team: ? Rating 1.0: 1.03 Maps played: 717 KPR: 0.67 DPR: 0.62