China did not get two victories in a row at World Esports Masters, as fnatic won their first match at the event, with a 17-13 score line.

China hoped for a second win here on the first day of the tournament. TyLoo had just secured the first one by defeating MYM, wNv.cn could keep the winning-streak going, with a win against fnatic. wNv.cn started as CT and in the pistol-round managed to take down the Swedish players, but not in time to defuse the bomb and the round went fnatics way. The first half was paused a long time, due to a PC-problem over in the wNv.cn camp. Once the match was resumed, it was the Chinese team to take turn picking rounds. First half went fnatics way, in a 9-6 favor.



Second half, wNv.cn had a pretty good read on fnatics defensive setup, managing to get secure takeovers one the bomb-sites again and again. The Swedes was able to regain control of the match, helped greatly by Christopher "GeT_RiGhT" Alesund. At the score 15-13 he was able to bring home a very crucial round, all by his own, bringing the score to 16-13. In the end, the Swedes managed a 17-13 win, cashing in their first three points of the group stage.

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Next up and last match for the day will be AGAiN taking on TitaNs. More matches will follow tomorrow and in the coming days. Make sure to check out our Saturday gallery from World Esports Masters, view it by clicking here.