Anders Blume breaks down the Inferno map from the grand final between Vitality and PARIVISION in Cluj. Although Vitality ultimately won the match in overtime, Anders argues that PARIVISION were extremely close to taking the map themselves. Early rounds showed promising setups from PARIVISION, including strong CT positioning around Banana and smart smoke usage that often placed them on the “right side” of engagements. Despite several favorable situations, small mistakes in afterplants and coordination allowed Vitality to recover key rounds.
Throughout regulation, PARIVISION demonstrated solid decision-making and tactical understanding, frequently stacking sites correctly and using information well. Players like Jame and CEO played important roles in rotations and defensive setups, while several rounds were nearly secured before slipping away due to small protocol errors — such as failing to watch smoke pushes or losing key fights in man-advantage situations. These moments repeatedly allowed Vitality to turn rounds that looked lost back in their favor.
read more
The turning point came late in the game and especially in overtime, when Vitality changed their defensive approach. Instead of the passive setups they used during regulation, they began playing much more aggressively — pushing apartments, Banana, and mid to take early fights and disrupt PARIVISION’s structure. This shift in tempo caught PARIVISION off guard and helped Vitality win crucial rounds, ultimately securing the map despite how close PARIVISION came to winning it in regulation.
