Aurora delivered one of their most convincing performances of the tournament, defeating FURIA 2–0 in the Group A upper bracket semi-final at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. The Turkish-led squad looked sharp and composed across both maps, controlling the pace and shutting down FURIA’s attempts to find momentum. From the very beginning, Aurora imposed their structure on the game, consistently winning key duels and maintaining control in mid-round situations.
Path through the tournament
Aurora continue to build momentum in Rotterdam. Prior to this match, they had already secured a strong win over FaZe, showing early signs of form in the group stage. This victory over FURIA confirms their status as one of the most dangerous teams in the bracket.
FURIA, meanwhile, entered the match after a confident 2–0 win against TYLOO, but were unable to replicate that level against Aurora. The loss sends them to the lower bracket, where they will have to fight to stay in the tournament.
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Dust2 — narrow edge, strong finish (16–14)
The series opened on Dust2, where FURIA put up a fight. The Brazilian side managed to stay competitive throughout the map, trading rounds and keeping the scoreline close. However, Aurora’s composure in late rounds made the difference. With cleaner executions and better clutch conversions, they edged out the map 16–14 to take the lead in the series.
Inferno — complete shutdown (13–6)
On Inferno, Aurora stepped up another level. Their defensive setups completely dismantled FURIA’s T side, denying space and punishing every attempt at map control. With Wicadia and XANTARES leading the way, Aurora built a solid lead early and never let go, closing the map 13–6 to secure a clean 2–0 victory.
Player statistics for the match
Player of the Match — Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın
Across two maps:
- 42–30 K-D
- 88.9 ADR
- 77.6% KAST
- 1.43 rating
His impact in key rounds, especially on Inferno, played a major role in Aurora’s dominant performance.
VRS impact
Aurora gained +33 VRS points, strengthening their position among the top teams, while FURIA lost −16 points following the defeat.
Team reactions
Aurora celebrated the result with confidence:
playoffs
FURIA acknowledged the defeat and shifted focus forward:
Da upper pra lower… enfrentará a NRG… Seguimos!
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What’s next
Aurora advance directly to the playoffs, carrying strong momentum and confidence. FURIA drop to the lower bracket, where every next match becomes a must-win in their fight to stay alive in Rotterdam.
