ESL Pro League EU Recap Week 1

In its first week of ESL Pro League action, the European side of the league has had nine teams already diving back into some competitive Counter-Strike weeks after ESL Cologne 2016.

FaZe Clan and Team X (ex-SK Gaming) had eight matches to compete in. Meanwhile, Natus Vincere, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Virtus.pro, Astralis and G2 Esports all had four matches. HellRaisers and Team EnVyUs also had two matches this week. Mousesports, FlipSid3 Tactics, Fnatic, PENTA Sports and Team Dignitas have yet to play a match in the Pro League thus far.

Here’s a quick rundown of the matches played in Week One.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

– FaZe Clan vs. Team X

FaZe won de_train 16 – 13

FaZe won de_mirage 16 – 5

– Virtus.pro vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas

NiP won de_nuke 16 – 8

VP won de_overpass 19 – 17 in overtime

Thursday, Aug. 18

– Team X vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas

NiP won de_cbble 16 – 14

NiP won de_overpass 16 – 8

– FaZe Clan vs. Virtus.pro

FaZe won de_train 16 – 8

FaZe won de_mirage 16 – 5

Saturday, Aug. 20

– Natus Vincere vs. G2 Esports

Na’Vi won de_dust2 16 – 12

Na’Vi won de_train 16 – 11

– Astralis vs. Team X

X won de_overpass 16 – 13

X won de_train 16 – 13

– Team EnVyUs vs. FaZe Clan

nV won de_cache 16 – 6

FaZe won de_mirage 16 – 10

Sunday, Aug. 21

– HellRaisers vs Team X

HellRaisers won de_nuke 16 – 14

X won de_cbble 16 – 6

– Natus Vincere vs. Astralis

Na’Vi won de_train 16 – 7

Na’Vi won de_mirage 16 – 6

– G2 Esports vs. FaZe Clan

FaZe won de_cache 16 – 12

FaZe won de_overpass 16 – 12

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