The Shanghai Major's semifinals feature eight elite teams competing for the $1.25 million prize pool in CS2's second Major Championship. Let's analyze the qualified teams and their journey to this stage.

Team Analysis

Team Vitality dominated their path to semifinals, with ZywOo achieving a tournament-high 1.49 rating. Their decisive victories over GamerLegion, FURIA, and MIBR showcase their championship potential.

The MongolZ emerged as the tournament's dark horse, defeating G2 Esports, MOUZ, and HEROIC. Their resilience and home crowd support make them a formidable contender.

FaZe Clan qualified through a dramatic victory over FURIA, showcasing their clutch capabilities despite inconsistent performance. Rain's crucial plays secured their advancement.

Team Spirit, led by 17-year-old donk (1.55 rating), impressed with their victory over HEROIC, including a memorable 1v5 clutch on Mirage.

G2 Esports bounced back from their loss to The MongolZ by defeating FaZe Clan convincingly, with huNter achieving a 1.47 T-side rating.

Team Liquid advanced unexpectedly, with YEKINDAR maintaining consistent performances (1.12 and 1.11 ratings).

MOUZ qualified through a decisive victory over MIBR, with Brollan leading the charge with 38 kills.

HEROIC secured the final spot by eliminating tournament favorites NAVI, with flameZ delivering standout performances.

Semifinal Matchups

• The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
• Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
• G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
• Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan

The semifinals begin December 12, featuring best-of-three matches in a single-elimination format, culminating in the grand final for the CS2 Major Championship title.

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