BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 — Quarterfinal Results: paiN Defeats Passion UA, Vitality Edges Out Spirit

Two key quarterfinals concluded at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2.paiN 2:0 Passion UA The Brazilian squad dominated the Ukrainian team, winning&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;(13:4) and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;(13:7). From the first rounds, paiN controlled the pace and advanced to the semifinals with ease.Vitality 2:1 Spirit In one of the most intense matches of the stage, Vitality defeated Spirit. Spirit took the lead by winning&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;(13:11), but Vitality equalized on Nuke (19:16) and completed the comeback on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>, closing the match 2:1.paiN and Vitality advance to the semifinals — both teams remain in contention for the title and will continue their run in Hong Kong.

rain has joined 100 Thieves as the organization returns to CS2

Experienced Norwegian Håvard “<a href="/en/players/rain" target="_self">rain</a>” Nygaard has officially joined 100 Thieves, who are returning to the professional Counter‑Strike 2 scene after more than five years of absence.rain, who played nearly ten years for FaZe Clan and remains one of the most experienced&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>, will lead the new 100 Thieves roster. Signing a veteran of his caliber marks the beginning of an ambitious new chapter for the organization.The return of 100 Thieves comes with a long-term partnership and the goal of building a European lineup. With rain on board, the team aims to combine the elite player's experience with a refreshed team structure to make an immediate impact on the CS2 arena.rain brings instant authority and strategic experience to 100 Thieves, which will be invaluable for the squad.For the organization, this is not just a return to CS2—it is a full-fledged high-level participation.What to expect next:Announcement of the remaining team members and coaching staff.100 Thieves’ debut and integration into the competitive CS2 scene.Follow the updates to not miss the story of one of the most renowned players and the legendary organization’s return to the CS2 stage.

BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2: Day 1 Results — Favorites Start Strong

The first day of BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 in Hong Kong has concluded, with a $350,000 prize pool and intense matches setting the tone for the week ahead.Vitality and FURIA secured hard-fought victories, proving once again why they are considered top contenders. Both teams played cohesively and gave their opponents little room to breathe.The MongolZ started the tournament with a loss to Passion UA, where&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/hallzerk" target="_self">hallzerk</a>&nbsp;stood out as a key factor in his team’s impressive performance. Among the outsiders, TYLOO and paiN Gaming still struggle for consistency, though their potential remains visible.Day 1 showed that even Wildcard participants can surprise the favorites. The tournament promises to stay unpredictable — every map could decide who makes it to the playoffs.

BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 kicks off tomorrow in Hong Kong

BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 is one of the key Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the year. The event will run from November 12 to 16 in Hong Kong with a total prize pool of $350,000.Eight teams are split into two groups: four received direct invitations via the VRS ranking, and four earned wildcard slots. Group stage matches will be played in a Bo3 format, with the grand final decided in a Bo5 series.<h2>Key teams and players at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2</h2>Vitality enters as the main favorite and reigning champion of the first season. Robin “<a href="/en/players/ropz" target="_self">ropz</a>” Kool — one of the most consistent and intelligent&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>&nbsp;in the world — is known for his composure and impeccable positioning. His arrival strengthened the Vitality roster even further.Don’t underestimate FURIA, who recently triumphed at IEM Chengdu 2025, as well as Spirit and The MongolZ, both capable of challenging the top contenders.<h3>Why you should follow the tournament</h3>BLAST Rivals is an important milestone before upcoming Majors and will reveal who’s holding the lead in the new CS2 season. Expect intense matches, tactical depth, and competition without margin for error.

IEM Chengdu 2025: FURIA defeats Vitality and becomes tournament champion

The grand final of IEM Chengdu 2025 ended with a confident victory for FURIA over Team Vitality (3:0). The Brazilian squad showcased exceptional gameplay across all three maps —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(13:11),&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;(13:10), and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;(13:9). Through aggressive tactics and perfect team coordination, FURIA dominated the series, leaving no room for a comeback from the French side.Danil “<a href="/en/players/molodoy" target="_self">molodoy</a>” Golubenko stood out as the tournament’s MVP. His consistent frags and clutch plays secured FURIA’s path to victory. This marks the team’s first major title of 2025, reaffirming their status as one of the top rosters on the global Counter-Strike 2 scene.Team Vitality fought until the end but couldn’t overcome FURIA’s pressure. Despite the defeat, they demonstrated solid form and remain a strong contender for future events.In the third-place match, Falcons triumphed over MOUZ with a 2:1 score, closing their IEM Chengdu 2025 run on a high note.

IEM Chengdu 2025: Vitality and FURIA reach the grand final

The semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025 have concluded, revealing the two top contenders for the title. In the grand final, Vitality and FURIA — teams that proved their dominance through hard-fought series — will face off.Vitality — MOUZ — 2:1 Vitality pulled off a phenomenal comeback on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>, turning the score from 5-12 to victory, and clinched a hard-fought win over MOUZ. After dropping the second map, the French team regrouped and took the decider to secure their spot in the grand final.FURIA — Falcons — 2:0 (<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;13:5,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13:11) Brazil’s FURIA dominated their opponents with relentless aggression and perfect coordination.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/molodoy" target="_self">molodoy</a>&nbsp;stood out as a key player, turning several crucial rounds with decisive frags. His consistency was instrumental in FURIA’s path to the final.Now, the IEM Chengdu 2025 grand final will feature a thrilling showdown between Vitality and FURIA to determine the next champion.

IEM Chengdu 2025: Quarterfinal Results — Vitality Defeats Astralis, FURIA Advances Past The MongolZ

The IEM Chengdu 2025 quarterfinals delivered thrilling matches and unexpected twists.Vitality — Astralis 2:1 In a tense series, Vitality defeated Astralis 2-1. The team showed consistent performance across all three maps, winning key rounds through coordinated teamwork and timely eco-frags. Astralis managed to take one map, largely thanks to efforts from&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jabbi" target="_self">jabbi</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>, but couldn’t turn the series around.FURIA — The MongolZ 2:0 FURIA comfortably defeated The MongolZ 2-0. The Brazilian squad dominated both maps, leaving their opponents with little chance to respond. Effective communication and precise shooting made the result inevitable.With these victories, Vitality and FURIA advance to the semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025, where they will fight for a spot in the tournament final.

IEM Chengdu 2025 Group Stage Results

The final day of the IEM Chengdu 2025 group stage featured several major outcomes that reshaped the landscape ahead of the playoffs. Among the key matches was a clash of leaders, surprising losses for favorites, and updates on which teams advanced and which were eliminated.<h2>Key matches and surprises</h2>One of the most watched games was Team Vitality vs G2 Esports. G2 competed without their regular player Nemanja “<a href="/en/players/hunter" target="_self">huNter‑</a>” Kovač, replaced by coach “sAw” . Vitality convincingly won the series 2‑0 (13‑4, 13‑11) to secure a spot in the playoffs.Another shock came with the elimination of the favorite Spirit. Despite the efforts of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/donk" target="_self">donk</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sh1ro" target="_self">sh1ro</a>, the Mongolian team with new player&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/controlez" target="_self">controlez</a>&nbsp;proved stronger across three maps.<h3>Playoff qualifiers and eliminated teams</h3>Six teams advanced to the playoffs from the group stage: group winners Falcons (Group A) and MOUZ (Group B) went directly to the semifinals. The second and third-placed teams — Team Vitality, Astralis, FURIA, and The MongolZ — entered the quarterfinals.Teams that were eliminated at the group stage and did not advance: Spirit, G2 Esports, paiN Gaming, HEROIC, Virtus.pro, TYLOO, Lynn Vision, Natus Vincere, FaZe Clan, and 3DMAX.<h3>Key players</h3>– Mathieu «<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>» Herbaut from Team Vitality once again proved his top-tier status and was a major factor in his team’s success. – Special attention goes to controlez from The MongolZ, whose group stage performance was unexpectedly strong and helped the team make a statement.

IEM Chengdu 2025 — Results of Day Two: Who Was Eliminated and Who Still Fights for the CS2 Playoffs

The second day of IEM Chengdu 2025 has concluded, marking a decisive moment for several teams. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament is moving closer to the playoff stage, and the competition for upper bracket spots is getting fiercer with every match.Some teams had to say goodbye to their playoff dreams today. Natus Vincere failed to secure a key victory and were eliminated after losing 1–2 to HEROIC. A similar fate awaited 3DMAX, who couldn’t keep up against Lynn Vision. FaZe and TYLOO also exited the event.At the same time, paiN and Virtus.pro earned crucial wins to stay in contention for playoff qualification.Four teams have already locked in playoff spots and will play tomorrow for direct semi-final berths: FURIA, MOUZ, Astralis, and Falcons.The upcoming matches will determine who advances directly to the semi-finals and who will fight through the quarterfinals. Will&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kyousuke" target="_self">kyousuke</a>&nbsp;be able to stop the surging Astralis? Can FURIA overcome the current tournament favorites? The final stage of IEM Chengdu 2025 promises to be spectacular.

IEM Chengdu 2025: First Day Recap — Favorites Win, Astralis Shocks

Falcons 2:0 TYLOO —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;13‑3. Falcons controlled both maps confidently. FURIA 2:0 Lynn Vision —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;13‑2. The Brazilians dominated from the start. MOUZ 2:0 FaZe Clan — MOUZ handled their opponents without major problems. Vitality 2:1 Virtus.pro — Overpass 9‑13, Dust2 13‑11,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13‑4. Vitality turned the series around after losing the first map.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/mezii" target="_self">mezii</a>&nbsp;showed resilience and carried the team on the decisive map. The MongolZ 2:1 Heroic — A tense series where the Mongolian squad showed character to defeat their opponents.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/910" target="_self">910</a>&nbsp;impressed with consistent play and high ratings, becoming the hero of the match. G2 2:0 3DMAX — A confident win with no surprises. Spirit 2:0 paiN — The series ended smoothly for Spirit. Astralis 2:1 NAVI —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;16‑13, Mirage 13‑10, Inferno 16‑13.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>&nbsp;stood out on Nuke, securing the win for his team, while NAVI couldn’t realize their potential.

BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 — Quarterfinal Results: paiN Defeats Passion UA, Vitality Edges Out Spirit

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