Falcons exit BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — a favorite fails to handle the pressure

<h2>Falcons exit BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — a favorite fails to handle the pressure, finishing only between 20th and 22nd place.</h2><p>The squad, which recently gave Vitality a tough fight in major tournaments, failed to even reach Stage 3.</p><p>From the very start, Falcons faced serious issues. Losses to B8 and Lynn Vision in best-of-one matches were an alarming sign. Was it down to players like&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/headtr1ck" target="_self">headtr1ck</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/westmelon" target="_self">Westmelon</a>, or Falcons’ shortcomings? The elimination match against OG nearly ended in disaster — the team avoided a 0-3 sweep only thanks to individual efforts, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>&nbsp;standing out.</p><p>The series against MIBR started optimistically: a solid win on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;and impressive play from&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>, but the positivity ended there. The Brazilians overwhelmed Falcons on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>, winning crucial clutches, and on the deciding map Inferno, the favorites lost momentum again. Despite a comeback from 4-10 to overtime, mistakes in 5v3 situations and missed opportunities in key moments led to a loss in triple overtime.</p><p>After the match, Falcons’ captain&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kyxsan" target="_self">kyxsan</a>&nbsp;admitted the team couldn’t handle the pressure:</p><blockquote><p>“We didn’t expect this result. Maybe pressure and high expectations played a role, but this was not our level of play.”</p></blockquote><p>Rumors of potential roster changes have been circulating for a while, and this might be one of the main reasons for the team’s early exit from such a high-level tournament.</p>

First participants of Stage 3 BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

<h2>At the second stage of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, the list of the strongest teams is gradually taking shape, and the first participants of Stage 3 have already been determined.</h2><p>Virtus.pro became one of the first teams to advance to the next round without losing a single series. The “Bears” confidently defeated OG, B8, and paiN, showing stable form and a high level of preparation, as well as fresh captain decisions from&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/electronic" target="_self">electroNic</a>. Unexpectedly for many, Legacy followed them, also finishing their series with a 3-0 score. The Brazilians proved stronger than MIBR, 3DMAX, and FaZe, securing their place in Stage 3 largely thanks to the efforts of the young talent of the Brazilian scene – Bruno “<a href="/en/players/latto" target="_self">latto</a>” Rebelatto.</p><p>In the 2-1 bracket are teams FURIA, B8, FaZe Clan, 3DMAX, paiN, and Lynn Vision, and today they will face off in matches for the right to advance to the next stage, while the losers will still have chances the following day.</p><p>Fighting for survival in the 1-2 bracket are Falcons, MIBR, Nemiga, M80, Tyloo, and HEROIC. Some of these teams were considered clear favorites before the stage started, but something went wrong, and now they need to show incredible play to get back into the fight.</p><p>OG and BetBoom finished their participation in the tournament, losing all three matches and exiting with a 0-3 result.</p><p>With each day, the tournament approaches the decisive stage, and fewer teams are competing for the right to enter the best at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Stage 3 promises to be even more intense.</p>

Results of the First Three Days of BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: Who Will Play in the Final Day of Stage 1

<h2>Teams That Have Already Advanced to Stage 2</h2><p>OG, BetBoom, and Nemiga won key matches in the 2-1 bracket and joined HEROIC and B8, who qualified a day earlier. OG confidently defeated NRG, showing stable performance across all maps. BetBoom took down Wildcard, despite strong efforts from&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/phzy" target="_self">phzy</a>, who was the best performer on both maps for his team. Nemiga made history by reaching Stage 2 of a Major for the first time ever, winning a tense series against FlyQuest.</p><h3>Teams That Have Been Eliminated</h3><p>Complexity, Imperial, and Chinggis Warriors are out of the tournament. Complexity fell to TYLOO and exit the event with a roster change — Paytyn "<a href="/en/players/junior" target="_self">junior</a>" Johnson played for the team. Imperial were defeated by Legacy, and Chinggis Warriors lost to Lynn Vision despite some good moments during the match.</p><h2>Final Day Matches — June 6</h2><p>Today, three best-of-three matches will decide the last spots in Stage 2:</p><p>NRG vs Lynn Vision<br>Wildcard vs Legacy<br>FlyQuest vs TYLOO</p><p>The final day of Stage 1 promises to be intense — soon we’ll know all the Stage 2 participants and continue following the battle of the world’s best teams at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.</p>

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: Teams Eliminated in Stage 1

<h2>By the end of the second day of Stage 1 at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, two teams had ended their tournament run without securing a single win.</h2><h3>Metizport (0–3)</h3><p>The Swedish team Metizport exited the tournament without winning a single map. In their elimination match against Imperial, they lost 0–2. They were close on the first map,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>, but&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/try" target="_self">try</a>&nbsp;from Imperial gave it everything to secure the win and keep his team in the tournament.</p><h3>Fluxo (0–3)</h3><p>The Brazilian team Fluxo also concluded their run without a victory. In the elimination match, they were defeated by Chinggis Warriors. Across all three maps,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/controlez" target="_self">controlez</a>&nbsp;stood out with an overall score of 60–45 and a 1.39 rating.</p><p>Thus, Metizport and Fluxo became the first teams to be eliminated from BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 after Stage 1. The rest of the teams continue to fight for a spot in the next phase of the tournament.</p>

BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: Day 1 Stage 1 Recap

<h2>On June 3, the first CS2 Major of 2025 kicked off in Austin. Day 1 of Stage 1 brought plenty of surprises and standout moments.</h2><h3>Teams with a 2-0 record:</h3><ul><li>HEROIC confidently defeated Chinggis Warriors (13:7) and NRG (13:5), showing consistency and great coordination.</li><li>FlyQuest overcame Fluxo (13:7) and BetBoom (13:6), showcasing an aggressive playstyle and sharp aim.</li><li>B8 edged out Imperial (13:11) and OG (13:9) in close matches, proving they are ready for top-tier competition.</li><li>Wildcard crushed Metizport (13:1) and won a tight overtime game against Lynn Vision (19:17), displaying resilience and character. Notably,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sonic" target="_self">Sonic</a>&nbsp;from Wildcard showed excellent aim and preparation on both maps.</li></ul><h3>Teams with a 0-2 record:</h3><ul><li>Imperial fell to B8 (11:13) and Nemiga (9:13), finding themselves in a tough position.</li><li>Metizport lost to Wildcard (1:13) and TYLOO (4:13), facing major difficulties in their play.</li><li>Fluxo suffered defeats to FlyQuest (7:13) and Complexity (9:13), in urgent need of a tactical reset.</li><li>Chinggis Warriors were beaten by HEROIC (7:13) and Legacy (10:13), revealing key weaknesses to address.</li></ul><h3>Teams with a 1-1 record:</h3><ul><li>OG started strong with a dominant win over Complexity (13:3), largely thanks to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/nicoodoz" target="_self">nicoodoz</a>, who delivered one of his best performances with a 33-6 score and a 3.08 rating. However, they then lost to B8 (9:13), showing inconsistency.</li><li>NRG defeated TYLOO (13:5), but fell to HEROIC (5:13), exposing both strengths and flaws.</li><li>BetBoom beat Nemiga (13:7), but were then outplayed by FlyQuest (6:13), needing to improve their defense.</li><li>Lynn Vision beat Legacy (13:7), but lost in overtime to Wildcard (17:19), demonstrating fighting spirit.</li><li>TYLOO lost to NRG (5:13), then bounced back with a solid win over Metizport (13:4), showing recovery potential.</li><li>Nemiga dropped their first match to BetBoom (7:13), but overcame Imperial (13:9), revealing solid form.</li><li>Legacy lost to Lynn Vision (7:13), then defeated Chinggis Warriors (13:10), adapting well.</li><li>Complexity suffered a heavy loss to OG (3:13), but recovered against Fluxo (13:9), showing determination.</li></ul><p>Day 1 of Stage 1 at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 was full of action and unpredictability. Some favorites struggled, while underdogs impressed. Even more thrilling matches and surprises await.</p>

Philip "aizy" Aistrup becomes new head coach of Preasy

<h2>28-year-old Philip "aizy" Aistrup is starting a new chapter in his esports career by taking on a coaching role.</h2><p>He has been appointed as the head coach of Preasy’s CS2 team, marking his first experience in coaching after retiring as a player.</p><p>Aizy is known for playing with teams like Dignitas, G2, FaZe, and North. With North, he won several titles, including DreamHack Masters Stockholm in 2018. His last team was Sashi, which he left at the end of 2023.</p><p>At Preasy, he replaces Danni "Ratico" Jørgensen, who had coached the team since January. Aizy also reunites with his former teammates Asger "AcilioN" Larsen and Nikolaj "niko" Kristensen.</p><p>Preasy highlighted&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/aizy" target="_self">aizy</a>’s vast experience, including appearances at five CS:GO Majors, and expressed confidence in his ability to guide the next generation of players.</p><p>Current Preasy roster:</p><ul><li>Asger "AcilioN" Larsen</li><li>Nikolaj "niko" Kristensen</li><li>Christian "Griller" Sørensen</li><li>Sander "qx" Thomas</li><li>Thomas "SinK" Laursen</li><li>Philip "aizy" Aistrup (coach)</li></ul>

SunPayus and sAw to join G2 after Austin Major

<h2>HEROIC has announced that sniper Álvaro "SunPayus" García and coach Eetu "sAw" Saha will transfer to G2 right after the conclusion of the BLAST.tv Austin Major.</h2><p>The organization thanked the duo for their efforts and promised a proper farewell after the tournament: "But first — one last dance in Austin."</p><p>The Austin Major will mark the final event for&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sunpayus" target="_self">SunPayus</a>&nbsp;and sAw under the HEROIC banner. The team will begin the competition with a match against Chinggis Warriors. In 2025, SunPayus was the third highest-rated player on the roster with a 1.11 rating and now joins G2 as part of their rebuild following the&nbsp;<a href="/en/blog/m0nesy-transfer-to-falcons-becomes-the-most-expensive-in-cs-history" target="_self">departure of m0NESY</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/niko" target="_self">NiKo</a>.</p><p>It was also confirmed that Wiktor "<a href="/en/players/taz" target="_self">TaZ</a>" Wojtas and Olek "<a href="/en/players/hades" target="_self">hades</a>" Miskiewicz will leave G2. hades will return to Monte after a short-term loan, while TaZ steps down as coach to make room for sAw.</p><p>Both HEROIC and G2 are now limited to one more roster move in the offseason to maintain their VRS ranking and eligibility for tournament invites.</p>

Vitality – IEM Dallas 2025 Champions

<h2>Vitality secure their 6th consecutive trophy and show no signs of slowing down.</h2><p>MOUZ and Vitality faced off in a CS2 tournament final for the third time in 2025, and despite all efforts, Vitality once again came out on top with a 3-0 victory.</p><p>The first map was&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>, picked by Vitality, and it turned out to be the tensest of the series. Spectators witnessed a 1v5 clutch by&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/jimpphat" target="_self">Jimpphat</a>&nbsp;and back-and-forth action until the final round.</p><p>On MOUZ’s pick,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>, the "mice" couldn’t deliver on the T side, losing the half 2-10. They couldn’t recover the deficit and lost the map 9-13.</p><p>On the final map of the match,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>, the teams had faced each other twice before, and both times&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/apex" target="_self">apEX</a>’s squad had secured the win.</p><p>The MVP race was between&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/flamez" target="_self">flameZ</a>, but once again, Mathieu was named the best player of the tournament.</p><p>Who can stop this "machine", and can Vitality carry this momentum to win the Major as well? We’ll find out very soon!</p>

Vitality one step away from their 6th trophy and 30th consecutive win

<h2>Despite many teams trying to stop them, Vitality have remained undefeated for a long time.</h2><p>The group stage of IEM Dallas 2025 concluded with a series of thrilling matches where the world’s top teams battled for playoff spots. The tournament entered its decisive phase on May 23, when the quarterfinals began with four squads advancing from the group stage.</p><p>In the first quarterfinal, The MongolZ delivered a confident performance, defeating Aurora 2–0. The Mongolian roster confirmed their excellent form, dominating&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>, and moved on to face MOUZ in the semifinals. In the other match, Falcons and GamerLegion fought a tense series, with the Falcons edging it out 2–1, earning the right to face their heated rival — Vitality.</p><p>The semifinals, held on May 24, lived up to expectations. MOUZ played methodically and convincingly, taking down The MongolZ 13–11 on both&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>, leaving no room for a comeback. In the second semifinal, Vitality faced serious resistance from Falcons, but managed to turn the tide and secure a 2–1 victory.</p><p>The grand final is set for May 25. It will feature Vitality, riding an astonishing 29-match win streak, against the ambitious MOUZ. The match will be played in a best-of-five format and promises to be the pinnacle of the event. Will&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;claim another MVP title, or will&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/torzsi" target="_self">torzsi</a>&nbsp;derail his plans and lead MOUZ to victory, halting the machine led by&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/apex" target="_self">apEX</a>?</p><p>Vitality are just one step away from their sixth championship, while MOUZ aim to disrupt their dominance and carve their own legacy at IEM Dallas.</p>

The group stage of IEM Dallas 2025 is over: the playoff participants are now known

<h2>Despite the presence of clear favorites at the tournament, there were still plenty of surprises</h2><p>The group stage of the prestigious IEM Dallas 2025 has concluded, delivering fans a series of unexpected results and thrilling matches. The world’s strongest teams competed for playoff spots, but only six will continue the battle for the trophy and a substantial prize pool.</p><p>In Group A, Team Vitality played flawlessly, securing three confident victories and claiming first place. Right behind them were The MongolZ, who only lost in the upper bracket final. The last playoff ticket from this group went to GamerLegion, who defeated G2 in a tense series.</p><p>In Group B, the biggest surprise came from HEROIC, who eliminated&nbsp;<a href="/en/blog/roster-changes-in-faze-clan-as-of-may-5-2025" target="_self">FaZe featuring s1mple</a>, and advanced to the lower bracket final, where they fell to Aurora despite the efforts of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xfl-ud" target="_self">xfl0ud</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/sunpayus" target="_self">SunPayus</a>. In the upper bracket final, MOUZ and Falcons faced off — but since both had already secured playoff spots, the match lacked intensity, with MOUZ winning 2-0.</p><p>As a result, the playoffs promise to deliver some heated clashes: the quarterfinals will feature Falcons vs GamerLegion and The MongolZ vs Aurora, while MOUZ and Vitality have already booked their semifinal spots.</p><p>All eyes are now on the final stage of the tournament, where top-tier teams will fight not only for the IEM Dallas title but also for critical points in the global ranking. With intense matches and dramatic twists expected, CS2 fans are in for a true esports spectacle!</p><p>Stay up to date with playoff results, team form, and more at&nbsp;<a href="/en" target="_self">CSSPot</a>&nbsp;— a platform that gathers all the latest information about the professional CS2 scene. You’ll find match analyses, team rankings, tournament schedules, and much more.</p>