The concluding quarter-final of the 2024 Perfect World Shanghai Major seemed like a one-sided affair after a disastrous start for FaZe Clan on Nuke, but turned into an unforgettable comeback, culminating in a decisive victory on Anubis.

Only four teams remain standing in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 with the conclusion of the second day of the Playoffs on Friday (December 13). G2 Esports and FaZe Clan advanced to the semifinals of the Shanghai Major after they defeated HEROIC and Team Vitality, respectively, in two thrilling quarterfinal showdowns.

Despite a valiant comeback attempt by Liquid on Dust 2, Spirit's resilience and firepower, led by their 17-year-old prodigy Danil "donk" Kryshkovets, proved decisive. Spirit are through to the semifinals in Shanghai!

With the day's results, MOUZ and Spirit have guaranteed themselves at least a 3rd-4th place finish and $80,000 in winnings. Meanwhile, the MongolZ and Liquid exit the Shanghai Major with a respectable 5th-8th place finish and $45,000 in consolation.