G2 Esports wins its biggest LAN event this year yet at Dreamhack Open Tours

With home support in France, G2 Esports managed to come out on top at the grand finals of DreamHack Open Tours against HellRaisers, achieving the first LAN win this year for the new roster.

The squad’s road to the finals wasn’t easy, as mousesports played them in a close three-map series in the semifinals. The G2 roster, now featuring legendary French names such as Kenny “kennyS” Schrub, and Dan “apEX” Madesclaire had its first tournament victory for the roster since it was assembled on Feb. 3.

G2 got off to a strong first half on opening map Cache, as the French team won a total of 12 rounds. An attempt by HellRaisers on the second pistol round saw the Eastern European squad win the two following rounds, however, G2 had no difficulty closing out Cache, as it ended up going 16-6 in favor of the French.

The G2 side succeeded in winning the second map of the series, Cobblestone, but had to fight a lot harder for the victory. HellRaisers were able to secure seven straight rounds in the first half, thanks to Vlаdуslаv “bondik” Nеchуроrchuk who racked up a considerable amount of kills. Following their seventh straight round, however, G2 began answering back, and grabbed a total of five rounds in the first half.

HellRaisers proceeded to win the first pistol round of the second half, as the Eastern European squad looked poised to bring the series to a deciding third game. But a successful force-buy by G2 on the second round shattered the HellRaisers economy, resulting in the French side picking up a series of rounds in rapid succession. G2 quickly came to rival the roundscore of HellRaisers, and were eventually able to surpass their opponent’s lead to secure match, and the entire tournament.

The French super team earned their first-ever trophy, as well as $50,000. We’ll be looking forward for what future brings to them in upcoming events.

Watch the full match below: