NAVI will play in the EPL playoffs.
NAVI defeated BIG with a score of 2-1 (9:13 on Anubis, 13:3 on Nuke, 13:7 on Ancient) in the match for a spot in the ESL Pro League 19 playoffs.
In the upper bracket final of their group, NAVI will compete for first place against the winner of the match between Complexity and Heroic (scheduled for 17:30 Moscow time).
It's worth noting that NAVI has reached the final stage of the ESL Pro League for the 10th consecutive time. The team has only won the tournament once – in the 14th season.
BIG dropped to the lower bracket, where they will face the winner of the first round of losers.
Elige commented on reaching the ESL Pro League playoffs.
"Playoffs guaranteed! We bounced back after a tough match on Nuke, as well as a decent second map.
We managed to improve communication throughout the series and finished strong. Playing against NAVI on Sunday," noted Jonathan "Elige" Jablonowski.
Complexity defeated Heroic (2-1) and advanced to the ESL Pro League 19 playoffs. The team will compete against NAVI for first place in the group.
ESL Pro League 19 is taking place from April 23 to May 12 in Malta. The tournament's prize pool is $750,000, and it offers a slot at IEM Cologne.