apEX is 32 years old – not 60.
The ESL Pro League Season 21 is in full swing and the second group stage kicked off today. The top teams from this group stage will secure their place in the tournament’s playoffs. The ESL Pro League Season 21 is a $400,000 tournament with the top Counter-Strike teams in attendance.
Vitality and MIBR go the distance - apEX with fun banter post clutch
The first series for Vitality and MIBR was against each other and it was a very closely contested one. While MIBR came into the Group Stage 2 hot after playing a few opponents in the first Stage, Vitality had more time to recuperate and practice. MIBR finished the first group stage with a 3-1 score, defeating teams such as Nemiga, FURIA and TYLOO. Their only loss so far came against GamerLegion, which was a 0-2 loss.
On the third map, when the scores were tied up at 7-7, it was an exciting moment for French Counter-Strike fans. Watching apEX clutch it out on Train, one of the old-time maps requires much more than just firepower and aim. Bringing the experience and awareness into play, ApEX clutched it out against EXIT and BRNZ4N. The post-clutch jubilation saw apEX scream out loud in celebration.
“Hey guys, I’m 60 years old. You need to step up. I’m sorry.”
The playful banter came as Vitality took a one-round lead in the third and final map of the series. ApEX finished Train with 17 frags, the second highest on his team. He had a big impact especially during clutch situations. However, it's not something unfamiliar for Counter-Strike fans, who know he brings a lot more to the table than just frags.
Team 1 | Team 2 | Map 1 | Map 2 | Map 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitality | MIBR | Anubis (7-13) | Inferno (13-3) | Train (13-8) | 2-1 |
The series started on Anubis, which was MIBR’s map of choice. Vitality, not particularly known for their Anubis gameplay, saw a dramatic loss and managed just about seven rounds. However, the team is one of the top teams and they have a deep map pool.
Their victory on both Inferno and Train highlighted how having a deep map pool is essential for such an experienced and skilled roster.
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How old is apEX?
ApEX is not 60 years old. His '60-year old' banter was a reference to his experience in Counter Strike. The 32-year-old French player has been playing Counter-Strike for more than a decade. He has competed under various organizations including LDLC, Verygames, EnVyUs, G2 esports and now Team Vitality.
With this victory, Team Vitality are now 1-0 in the second group stage. They need to win three matches in order to proceed further into the tournament playoffs. Counter-Strike fans can catch all the action live on Twitch here.
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