It seemed that certain things just couldn't click for K23 in Semi-Final who just claimed the title at Arbalet Cup 2009. The team from Kazakhstan was sent to Consolation Final after a 0:2 defeat to DTS.chatrix.

The other Semi-Final between KerchNET and Virtus.pro also ended with 2:0 as the Ukrainians could hardly make a serious impact against the home team, being beaten 16:07 on de_nuke and 16:11 on de_train and sent to Consolation Final to challenge K23.

K23 showed the world that their outstanding performance did not come to a standstill although they lost the first map 16:02 in Consolation Final. The five Kazakstans made a great comeback to secure the third place at ASUS Spring 2009, with defeating KerchNET 16:14 on de_nuke and 16:11 on de_train respectively.

DTS.Chatrix, who placed 4th at Arbalet Cup 2009, defeated Virtus.Pro 16:08 on the first map, de_inferno. The second match on de_dust2 went into overtime, ending up with 19:16 in the Russians' favor. The deciding map turned out to be de_train which Virtus.Pro could not stand up against their strong opponents, finally losing the map 16:06 to the Ukrainians.

Final Standings:

1 DTS - 130,000 RUB ($4212)
2 Virtus.Pro - 90,000 RUB ($2916)
3 k23 - 60,000 RUB ($1944)
4 KerchNET - 40,000 RUB ($1296)
5-8 Amazing Gaming - 20,000 RUB ($649)
5-8 SPB Islanders - 20,000 RUB ($649)
5-8 forZe - 20,000 RUB ($649)
5-8 tp.uSports - 20,000 RUB ($649)