Ninjas in Pyjamas kept their Esports World Cup hopes alive with a crucial victory over BetBoom, bouncing back from an earlier best-of-one defeat to Legacy. The match showcased a phenomenal performance from Kacper 'xKacpersky' Gabara, whose recent form has been a topic of discussion.
In an interview, NIP's captain Marco 'Snappi' Pfeiffer addressed the Polish player's fluctuating statistics, pointing to a notable gap between his T-side and CT-side performances. According to Snappi, xKacpersky maintains a 1.20 rating on the terrorist side but drops to 1.00 on CT rounds. The Danish IGL attributes this disparity to adjustment periods with Martin 'stavn' Lund's AWPing and newcomer Roman 'n0te' Hamze. Snappi expressed confidence that xKacpersky's CT performance will improve as he becomes more familiar with his teammates' patterns.
Regarding NIP's unpredictable results, Snappi didn't mince words about the challenge. The team has experienced numerous roster changes, stand-in situations, and personal circumstances that disrupted their rhythm. Building consistency becomes nearly impossible when the lineup constantly shifts, he explained. Adding to the difficulty, important tournaments often come immediately after roster moves, leaving little time to develop proper team chemistry.
The veteran leader discussed n0te's integration, praising the Belgian player's mechanical skills while acknowledging he needs time to build confidence. Unlike predecessor cairne, who faced communication barriers despite being skilled, n0te brings international team experience and native-level English communication.
Looking ahead to their match against Astralis and the Major qualifying race, Snappi emphasized that stability is what NIP desperately needs. With only a handful of spots available for teams outside the top tier, every tournament matters. The goal is clear: perform well at EWC, qualify for the Major, and secure their place back in the upper echelon of competitive Counter-Strike.
