NAVI sweep opener in BLAST Slam VIII qualifier

NAVI sweep opener in BLAST Slam VIII qualifier AI

Natus Vincere (NAVI) won both maps in their opening match of the closed qualifier for BLAST Slam VIII on 29 August, advancing to the next round. NAVI will meet the winner of MOUZ vs Yellow Submarine in a match scheduled for 30 August at 11:00 Kyiv time. Kyiv esports fans get a quick win to follow: NAVI moves on in the BLAST Slam VIII qualifier and plays again on 30 August at 11:00 Kyiv time.

Natus Vincere (NAVI) started the closed qualification for BLAST Slam VIII with a straight-sets victory on 29 August, taking both maps to eliminate their first opponent and advance to the next round. The qualifier uses a single-elimination bracket and all series are best-of-3.

NAVI’s next opponent will be the winner of the MOUZ vs Yellow Submarine match. That tie is scheduled for 30 August at 11:00 Kyiv time. Eight teams entered the closed qualifier: four received direct invites and four advanced from the open qualifiers, with two slots available for the BLAST Slam VIII main event.

To reach the main tournament a team must win two consecutive matches in this bracket; NAVI now needs one more victory to secure a spot. Fans should re-check organisers’ channels for broadcast details and any schedule updates.

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