BIG EQUIPA (BE) has become the champion of ESL Impact Stockholm after defeating MIBR Female (MF) 2-1 in the Grand Final.
The team secures its place in history as the final champion of the all-female Counter-Strike 2 tournament, following ESL’s announcement that the competition will be shutting down.
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BIG EQUIPA was one of eight teams competing at the event, which ran from November 28th to 30th in Stockholm. The organisation qualified for it after placing runner-up in the ESL Impact League Season 8 European Division.
The all-woman squad began its run with a strong start, placing in the top two teams of its group during the Group Stage with a 2-1 win/loss ratio.
BIG EQUIPA then faced off against Ninjas in Pyjamas Impact, the winning squad of the European Division. However, the German org emerged victorious with a 2-0 scoreline, securing its place in the Grand Final against MIBR Female.
Here is the full match breakdown between BIG EQUIPA and MIBR Female:
- Map One (Dust II): BE 13-11 MF
- Map Two (Inferno): MF 13-10 BE
- Map Three (Nuke): BE 13-9 MF
- Final Score: BE 2-1 MF
BIG EQUIPA’s victory has earned the team $50,000 (~£37,735) in prize funds, cementing itself as potentially the last-ever champion of ESL Impact.
ESL Impact Shuts Down
Back in October, ESL FACEIT Group announced that it would be shutting down the women’s Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit indefinitely following the conclusion of Season 8.
In its statement, the tournament organiser shared that the decision due to the economic model not being ‘sustainable.’
“Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive esports ecosystem remains a core value for EFG,” ESL Impact added in a social media post. “So we will use this time to explore new, sustainable initiatives that will better align with our long-term vision.”
Both fans and players within the competitive Counter-Strike 2 community voiced their disappointment with the announcement, with some describing it as ‘the end of an era.’
“This absolutely cannot happen,” said Marco Mereu, co-founder and CEO of M80, in a reply. “There should be discussions with interested parties on how to save Impact. Full stop.”
Source: https://esportsinsider.com/
