ESL One Cologne 2014: results, champion and story
Ninjas in Pyjamas won ESL One Cologne 2014 in Cologne, Germany, beating Fnatic 2–1 in the grand final. It was Major number 3 in the history of Counter-Strike and the first Major title for Ninjas in Pyjamas.
Quick facts
| Dates | August 14–17, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Location | Cologne, Germany · Cologne Exhibition Centre (during Gamescom) |
| Game | CS:GO |
| Prize pool | $250,000 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Champion | Ninjas in Pyjamas |
| Runner-up | Fnatic |
| Final | 2–1 (Cobblestone (NiP 16–11), Cache (Fnatic 16–8), Inferno (NiP 16–13)) |
| MVP | friberg |
The story of ESL One Cologne 2014
Ninjas in Pyjamas won their first Major at ESL One Cologne 2014, beating Fnatic 2–1 in a final that went the distance on Cobblestone, Cache and Inferno. Adam "friberg" Friberg was named MVP. The event took place during Gamescom, which gave Counter-Strike its first truly mass-media backdrop: the four-day tournament reached about 2.95 million unique viewers, with more than 400,000 watching the grand final at the same time. It was also a Major of controversy over map choices, because Valve released the new Overpass map only a month before the event and many players felt that was too close to a tournament of this size. LGB eSports disbanded before the event, and its Legends spot went to an Indian qualifier, Team Wolf, which lost both group matches. For NiP, the win cemented their status as the dominant Swedish team of the first CS:GO years.
Format
Four groups in a GSL-style format (best-of-one), then an eight-team single-elimination playoff with best-of-three series. 16 teams took part, and the prize pool was $250,000.
Line-ups
| Team | Result | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | Champion | f0rest, GeT_RiGhT, Xizt, friberg, Fifflaren Coach: pita |
| Fnatic | Runner-up | JW, flusha, pronax, olofmeister, KRiMZ Coach: Devilwalk |
What made it memorable
- Held during Gamescom 2014 in Cologne.
- About 2.95 million unique viewers over four days; more than 400,000 concurrent for the grand final.
- Overpass was released only a month before the event, which drew criticism.
- LGB eSports disbanded and Team Wolf from India took its Legends spot.
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FAQ
Who won ESL One Cologne 2014?
Ninjas in Pyjamas won ESL One Cologne 2014, beating Fnatic 2–1 in the grand final. Maps: Cobblestone (NiP 16–11), Cache (Fnatic 16–8), Inferno (NiP 16–13).
Where and when was ESL One Cologne 2014 played?
ESL One Cologne 2014 took place on August 14–17, 2014 in Cologne, Germany (Cologne Exhibition Centre (during Gamescom)). It was Major number 3, played in CS:GO.
How much was the prize pool at ESL One Cologne 2014?
The prize pool was $250,000 with 16 teams taking part.
Who was the MVP of ESL One Cologne 2014?
friberg was named MVP of ESL One Cologne 2014.
Which players won ESL One Cologne 2014 for Ninjas in Pyjamas?
The winning line-up was f0rest, GeT_RiGhT, Xizt, friberg, Fifflaren, with pita as coach.
Sources
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