Astralis advanced to the lower bracket semifinals of Stake Ranked Episode 4

Astralis defeated BIG in the quarterfinals of the lower bracket of Stake Ranked Episode 4.

Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen’s team defeated their opponents 13-5 on the first map, Cache, but then lost 11-13 on the next map, Inferno. On the decisive map, Mirage, Astralis crushed BIG with a 13–1 victory.

As a result, Astralis advanced to the lower bracket semifinals of Stake Ranked Episode 4, while BIG exited the VRS tournament in 5th–6th place, earning $9,000.

Astralis recently announced that Real Madrid CF goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and entrepreneur Gonzalo Vila have joined its list of investors. The Danish organization’s Counter-Strike 2 roster currently ranks 12th in the VRS standings.

Photo: Esports Foundation.