In the decisive grand final match of ESL Challenger League Season 49 for Europe in CS2, B8 Esports secured a 3:2 victory over PARIVISION. The series included maps with scores of 5:13 on Dust2, 9:13 on Mirage, 13:11 on Ancient, and 13:3 on Inferno.
Having advanced to the grand final from the upper bracket, B8 Esports held a one-map advantage entering the series. The team, led by Andrey `npl` Kukharsky, finished first, earning $17,000 and securing a coveted slot in ESL Pro League Season 22. Jami `Jame` Ali`s team, PARIVISION, took second place and received $12,000.
The ESL Challenger League Season 49 for Europe tournament was held online from January 21 to May 11. The tournament offered a total prize pool of $100,000, which also included the aforementioned slot for ESL Pro League Season 22.
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