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Astana win TECHLABS Finals over US

Astana Dragons defeated Universal Soldiers 2-1 (11-16 de_cache; 6-5 de_inferno, 16-3 de_nuke) to win TECHLABS Cup 2013 Finals and $10,000. TECHLABS Cup 2013 Finals took place this weekend in Russia, Moscow and four teams from three different countries fought for a total prizes pool of $20,000.

Even though they started as favorites to win the final event, Astana Dragons were defeated by Natus Vincere in the opening match which sent them down to the lower bracket. Meanwhile, in the other upper bracket semi final, Universal Soldiers managed to easily beat 3DMAX, following it up with a winners final victory over Na`Vi in two maps to secure a grand final spot. 

The elimination of the German squad by the CIS super-team was the first step in Astana Dragons' comeback. The lower bracket final placed AD against Na`Vi and despite beating the Dragons in the first round, the Ukrainians couldn't do it again and lost after three crucial maps.

In the grand final, Astana Dragons lost the opening de_cache 11-16, but tied the series with a 16-5 win on de_inferno, forcing out a deciding third map on de_nuke. The final game saw the Dragons, led by Dauren "AdreN" Kystaubayev, score twelve CT rounds to easily claim a 16-3 win.

TECHLABS Cup 2013 Finals - Final Standings:
 

  1. Ukraine Astana Dragons - $10,000 + Game Show League spot
  2. Poland Universal Soldiers - $5,000
  3. Ukraine Natus Vincere - $3,500 + DreamHack Winter 2013 spot
  4. Germany 3DMAX - $1,500

 

Source: Astana Dragons facebook

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