CS: A young talent from Peking University, you want me to play professionally?

Chapter 104 Do you even understand the true value of being called the world's number one tactical master?
"Is this the Cobra you all say will be exposed on the world stage?"

After seeing the endgame and the score of 0:3, Mou's face was somewhat numb as he looked at Hobbit and Zeus beside him.

For him, he could accept losing to NA today. Compared to the blind confidence of Hobbit and Zeus, after watching many NA matches and Li Mo's first-person perspective, he honestly felt that Gambit had less than a 50% chance of winning, let alone a sure win.

Not firing a single shot in three consecutive rounds is a situation that no professional player could accept.

What's more, he's a starting player for Gambit, one of the favorites to win the WCA.

If he could, Mou would want to come off the field right now and bring on a substitute.

Despair, utterly fucking desperate!

This kind of competition is open to anyone who wants to play.

Not only were their own team's thoughts completely figured out by a strange trick, but their marksmanship was also completely crushed.

"It's only our first meeting in the group stage, there's no need to be so nervous."

Although Zeus was also extremely angry, he knew he had to appear very calm.

He was the first professional player to stand up and question Li Mo, and he was involved in all the subsequent controversies.

He knew very well that if he panicked at this moment and showed signs of anger and helplessness, it would only lead to the complete destruction of the situation.

"It's only been three rounds since we lost, it's not like we've lost all our chances."

Is there really still a chance?
Not to mention the other four people, even Zeus had a big question in his mind at this moment.

Once again thrust into the economic round, both Zeus and Hobbit have picked up Desert Eagles.

Clearly, even though Li Mo single-handedly shattered the entire Jia Quan's strategy, turning the tide in an eco round seemed like a pipe dream.

However, their deficit in the score forced them to rely on equipment like the Desert Eagle to create opportunities.

Furthermore, Zeus has always had absolute confidence in his Desert Eagle!
"Why haven't you called a timeout yet? The other side is really tough."

Ling originally thought that the opposing team would definitely call a timeout this round, after all, they had already lost three rounds in a row, and more importantly, their tactical arrangements clearly had some problems in those three rounds.

Calling a timeout at this point not only allows NA, especially Li Mo, to cool down their shooting touch, but also allows the coach to hear his thoughts on how to adjust the tactics after watching these three rounds.

After all, the offensive rounds are extremely important for this map.

If Gambit cannot adjust their offensive rhythm and form, and score at least 6 points in the first half, then the margin for error left for them in the second half will be very small.

"They're confident."

somebody said with a smile.

A year ago, somebody might have been a little intimidated when facing the legendary team Gambit at the World Championship, but now he is completely fearless.

After all, if Li Mo hadn't asked them to suppress their performance, tactics, and overall win rate in training matches, they would probably have achieved a terrifying win rate of over 70% against most of the world's top teams!
Therefore, the ones who should feel the pressure are not them, but the other side!

However, judging from these few rounds, the opposing side clearly hasn't realized this at all.

Arrogance always comes at a price, because not everyone can be like Li Mo, who openly declared war on all the teams and clubs in the European and American regions and the CIS region, and still continue to surprise everyone.

We've moved on to the fourth round.

This time, Gambit still didn't launch a rush to accelerate the B site.

After these few rounds of clashes, they realized that trying to speed things up by attacking point B with NA would be tantamount to suicide.

For this map, rushing B without any information can lead to the attackers being overwhelmed if they misjudge the defenders' weak side. They will face a full utility clear of the bomb site, putting immense pressure on the attackers.

Even if NA definitely won't have any submachine guns this round, Gambit's side...

Despite these circumstances, Gambit still demonstrated the resilience of a strong team.

Even though they lost badly in the first three rounds, they did not panic and made a relatively calm decision.

The classic strategy is to first control the middle lane, then have the solo players in the sewers provide support and fire lines to the archway. Once everyone is in position, they prepare to execute the bomb tactic.

Three smoke grenades were used to isolate bomb site A, and a team member on A2 floor assisted in clearing the second floor and the area below it.

In this way, in addition to the gun line drawn out from the middle archway, and the smoke grenades used to cover the positions of VIP and B2, the gun line can be effectively extended.

Thus, Gambit had already gained control of most of the mid-lane front points and A bomb site at lightning speed in the early stages of the game.

Faced with such explosive tactics and accelerated advance, Li Mo and Zaiwu had no choice but to avoid direct confrontation.

This round is different from the previous one. The attacking team has already prepared for the area behind bomb site A, so they have already provided fire and smoke to create a barrier.

Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Li Mo to launch another unconventional anti-Qing campaign.

Gambit's tactical coordination was also excellent, and they quickly gained control of almost all the forward positions at bomb site A, and were already planting the C4.
At this point, Li Mo certainly wouldn't let the other side gain more control of the map so easily.

With the help of Shen Miaoxue and Ling in the jungle position, the three of them quickly unleashed a wave of counter-attack items, directly forcing the two opponents to retreat.

Furthermore, due to the grenades and fire, the enemy Mou was already at a sliver of health, and Zeus was also left with very low health.

"Gambit's speed-up bombing tactic on site A was spot on, and the smoke in the middle lane also prevented the defending NA team from controlling the middle lane."

"It should be said that it is a situation that can be accepted by both sides. The attacking side successfully planted the bomb and also got the positions of A1 and the second floor. However, the NA side's utility also forced the opponent to push forward further. Mou and Zeus are both in very low health."

"Zeus was directly killed by Snow's smoke grenade, so NA might launch a counter-purge on the bomb site." Mou, who was at low health, wasn't affected, but Zeus, who was at half health, was directly killed by Shen Miaoxue's smoke grenade.

As soon as the commentator finished speaking, somebody, who had returned to his defensive position from the supermarket, had already circled around to the t base. Somebody, who was behind the terrorists at a1, was about to launch a full-scale counter-clearing attack.

No surprises.

Having already used up all their items and lost one player in the process, Gambit was simply powerless against NA's counter-attack from three directions.

Even though Hobbit on the second floor, with the help of his teammates, managed to achieve a double kill with a flashbang before dying, eliminating Ling and Li Mo, he was immediately finished off by Shen Miaoxue.

Next, somebody, who had successfully flanked the enemy, was like the Grim Reaper descending from hell, easily killing the rest of Gambit.

C4 was also successfully dismantled.

"Gambit is still a bit disappointed. They obviously didn't expect somebody, who flanked them, to arrive so quickly."

"That's right, Hobbit really went all out this time. His two precise Desert Eagle shots took down two NA players and secured Cobra's first kill of the game."

"But unfortunately, due to the disadvantage in firearms and equipment, and the immense pressure from their bomb site, they were simply unable to deal with somebody's back attack."

"However, we can still see from the two rounds that although NA put a lot of pressure on them, Gambit still showed us how a top team can quickly adjust its state and tactics under such adversity."

In fact, Gambit's decision-making throughout this game was not problematic at all.

However, Li Mo had anticipated their tactical intentions in the first two rounds.

Even in the third round, under normal circumstances, Gambit actually had a very high chance of winning, but no one expected that Li Mo would be able to pull off such an incredible clutch five-kill.

In this round, the attacking team's eco round was also very well executed, from tactical setup to subsequent handling, as well as the individual performance of the players.

However, with inferior firearms and equipment, they were unable to take down Li Mo and Shen Miaoxue who were retreating in the first instance, and ultimately they were powerless to resist the counterattack of the defending side.

However, for Gambit, being able to plant the C4 and kill two NA players in an eco round is already quite impressive.

After this round, Gambit's head coach promptly called a timeout.

The reason he didn't call a timeout in the first three rounds was largely because he knew that this was actually when the players were at their worst in terms of condition and mentality.

If you can find a moment to pause and regain your confidence, that would undoubtedly be the most opportune moment.

In this round, they still lost the game against eco.

But clearly, the gloom on the faces of the Gambit members, especially Hobbit, had vanished.

After successfully securing a kill, he felt his skills were on fire.

In the following rounds, after calling a timeout, Gambit played with increasing confidence, and the players' individual performances improved.

However, NA didn't give their opponents many opportunities on the defensive end either.

Li Mo is known as a tactical master, and this title is well-deserved.

However, Gambit's coach certainly lived up to his reputation, and a series of tactical arrangements allowed Gambit to finally get their first point after a four-game losing streak.

Gambit's head coach Kane knows this very well.

On the map Mirage, when there are enough defenders in the middle lane, it is obviously the wisest decision for the T side to choose A2 or A1 to look for opportunities or to catch the enemy CTs.

Because everyone knows that controlling the mid lane is crucial on this map, and it's clear that NA always treats the mid lane as a core position, with almost all of their defensive tactics revolving around it.

Therefore, Kane also made it very clear to his teammates in the voice chat that if they wanted to take control of A1 at the beginning of the game, they must pay attention to their position selection.

He doesn't recommend going deep into A1 unless you can get a good position in the front.

Because the anti-rush fire at the start of the CT round not only serves a defensive purpose but can also provide a one-way blockade. Combined with the fire + flashbang combo, it often leaves A1 completely exposed. In previous matches, Gambit had already suffered greatly from this aspect.

Therefore, for the attacking side, setting up their guns in a suitable position outside A1 and waiting for a suitable opportunity to act later is a wiser choice.

In addition, if Zeus wants to lead a strategy of starting at A2, they must be constantly vigilant for the possibility of the enemy CTs taking A2. They should begin their ascent from the stairs of A2, moving stealthily to avoid making their footsteps loud. When entering A2, they should move to the right rather than directly along the left side of the pillars to prevent being preempted by enemy snipers. Upon reaching the second or third pillar, they can subtly sway to check for CTs setting up positions.

It can be said that Kane's two tactical timeouts in the first half provided Gambit with a very clear and detailed idea and direction.

From the overall tactical arrangements to the specific positions of all personnel, Kane provided very reasonable instructions.

"If you find that NA is using smoke screens on A2 or A1, don't rush to wait for the smoke to clear. Adren, you can communicate with your teammates on A1 and ask them for a streetlamp flashbang to help you attack while weaving in the smoke. This strategy requires good timing and can be very effective when used occasionally, but remember not to use it too often, otherwise it will have the opposite effect once the enemy realizes it."

"Also, the A2 building is a better position for a follow-up shot. Even if the CTs can hear you, you should remain concealed and avoid taking the initiative to attack."

"Because in this situation, when the other side has absolutely no specific information about you, it poses a greater threat to the enemy."

"When you enter the bomb site to plant the bomb, if anyone is still in the A2 building, please remember: do not jump down to assist your teammates at the bomb site!"
"You've already paid a heavy price for this issue before, so you should have learned your lesson by now."

"The location of A2 is extremely critical; it can even be described as a lifeline when you're attacking point A. It not only provides support for teammates to hold positions at the arch, the ramp, and VIP, but more importantly, the core hub of this position can exert tremendous psychological pressure on the defending side."

"If you intentionally or unintentionally miss information in this position, the defending team will have to deploy utility and gun firepower. If you finally manage to get to the front position on the second floor, but then jump down to help your teammates at the bomb site to guard the CT, not only will you expose this crucial position, but you will also deprive your teammates at the bomb site of their greatest support."

After the score reached 8-2 between NA and Gambit, Gambit's head coach Kane remained calm, meticulously explaining everything he felt was necessary, hoping to score some more points in the second half.

Although he felt that NA already held a significant advantage, and that the outcome of the match was largely decided by now, Kane still had high hopes for his team.

(End of this chapter)