KODE5 grand final preview

The two Swedish giants fnatic and SK Gaming will be facing each other in the KODE5 Global Finals grand final.

The matchup will be the third within a short matter of time. The two met twice at ESWC Asia Masters, in the group stage and in the grand final. SK Gaming got the upper hand in the group stage match, winning 16:14 on dust2. fnatic later on got revenge as the two met in the grand final, where SK Gaming was outplayed by a strong going fnatic, which crowned fnatic with the ESWC Asia Masters trophy.

ESWC Asia Masters 2009Best of 0 SK GamingMatchpage 16 14 4th May 2009 fnatic 16Dust2 14
ESWC Asia Masters 2009Best of 0 SK GamingMatchpage 0 2 5th May 2009 fnatic 0Best of 3 2

Man of the final?

Who can carry his team as a leading for when the KODE5 Global Final will set off? Looking at our player statistics from the past events, fnatic will be putting their faith in Patrik "f0rest" Lindberg, being the best K/D player.

SK Gaming will put their trust in the in-game leader and Captain Dennis "walle" Wallenberg, if you take a look at the K/D statistics (not including ESWC Asia Masters and KODE5 statistics).



Check out the two players being compared on their statistics by clicking here.

The two come in with a series of great matches in their suitcase. Below you can see the team’s road to the final.

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fnatic already won two majors this season, being Extreme Masters III Global Finals and ESWC Asia Masters, while SK Gaming is still without a title win in 2009. Tune in and watch the KODE5 Global Finals grand final right here on HLTV.org