B8 continues their run at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, defeating OG 2:1 in the lower bracket. For the Ukrainian squad, this is a chance to solidify their place in the playoffs, while for OG it is a painful loss that means elimination from the tournament.
STARLADDER STARSERIES FALL 2025
StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 is one of the major LAN events of the autumn, where second-tier teams meet to fight for ranking points and a chance to prove themselves on the big stage. The tournament features a BO3 playoff format and a BO5 final. For B8, this is a crucial opportunity to prove their competitiveness and return to the world’s top 20. For OG, the tournament was meant to be a chance to escape their prolonged crisis, but the result turned out to be disappointing.
ROAD TO THE MATCH
B8 entered the match after an inconsistent period. The team had lost to squads like MOUZ and Lynn Vision, but victories over FUT and Kaleido kept fans’ faith alive. They currently sit at 25th in the world rankings, and every win is a chance to climb higher.
OG, meanwhile, were on the edge: the team lost to NiP and HOTU but managed to beat BIG and Tricked. The key question was stability, as the team had only just started emerging from a rebuilding phase.
MATCH TIMELINE
- Ancient (OG pick) — 13:1 for OG
OG started confidently on their own pick: spooke and nicoodoz dominated from the opening rounds, leaving their opponents no chance. B8 looked disorganized and couldn’t put up a fight — the map ended in a blowout.
- Mirage (B8 pick) — 13:12 for B8
On their own pick, the Ukrainian squad showed character. OG controlled most of the map, but a series of clutches from alex666 and npl turned the tide. B8 played the decisive rounds with maximum discipline, leveling the series.
- Inferno (decider) — 13:9 for B8
On the deciding map, B8 displayed composure. headtr1ck and kenzisor were the key heroes: their confident plays on defense secured the necessary lead. OG tried to bring back the intrigue, but a series of lost force rounds put an end to their chances.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Daniil “headtr1ck” Valitov (B8) was named MVP of the match, recording the most frags and winning key duels. His consistency on Inferno was the decisive factor in the victory.
- K-D: 47–38 (+9)
- ADR: 76.2
- Rating 3.0: 1.19
- KAST: 76.6%
TEAM PERFORMANCES
B8 proved that even after a heavy defeat, they can regroup. headtr1ck and alex666 carried the series with their stability, while npl made a strong impact on Mirage and Inferno. Despite weak numbers from esential and kenzisor on Ancient, the team showed cohesion in decisive moments.
OG, on the other hand, displayed a familiar problem: a strong start but a lack of resilience in a long series. nicoodoz and adamb looked the brightest, especially on Ancient, but in the crucial moments of Mirage and Inferno, the team failed to capitalize on their advantages.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Before this match, B8 and OG had only met once — at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Back then, the Ukrainian squad won on Inferno 13:9. Now B8 reinforced their advantage, securing a second victory in the history of their head-to-head encounters.
WHAT’S NEXT?
For B8, this victory is a turning point: the team advances further in the lower bracket, where they will face the winner of 9INE vs. Gentle Mates. If the Ukrainians can make it through another round, they will have a chance to reach the lower-bracket final and contend for medals.
For OG, this result means elimination from StarSeries Fall 2025. The loss of ranking points and another failure underline the roster’s problems. The team will need to seriously rethink their approach if they don’t want to remain stuck at the top-30 level.
