The lower bracket of Group A at the CS Asia Championships 2025 delivered two emotional elimination matches. Virtus.pro confidently defeated the Mongolian squad The Huns, while Lynn Vision overcame GamerLegion in a tense three-map thriller. For some, it was a step toward redemption — for others, a painful farewell.
Virtus.pro defeat The Huns and remain in contention
After a series of disappointing international performances, Virtus.pro finally showed structure and composure. In their elimination match, the Russian roster left The Huns no chance, winning 2:0 (13:6 Inferno, 13:10 Dust2). This victory not only kept them alive in the tournament but also earned +46 points in the Valve Regional Standings.
- Inferno — A display of control
Inferno, picked by The Huns, was supposed to be their opportunity to dictate the pace. Instead, Virtus.pro imposed their own rhythm from the start. Perfecto’s squad took early initiative, with fame and FL1T locking down key areas of the map.
By halftime (9:3), it was clear the “bears” were dominating every aspect of the game. Perfecto calmly won crucial clutch rounds, while t00RO secured two 1v2 victories. The final score — 13:6, and Virtus.pro took the lead.
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- Dust2 — A brief spark of hope for The Huns
On Dust2, Virtus.pro continued to press forward, though The Huns managed to put up a fight, closing the gap to 10:12 thanks to nin9 and sk0R. Still, experience prevailed — FL1T sealed the final round with a double entry, and ICY’s confident AWP play finished the map 13:10, giving Virtus.pro a clean 2:0 series.
MVP — Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy
- K–D: 32–20 (+12)
- ADR: 85.5
- Rating 3.0: 1.36
Perfecto was the backbone of Virtus.pro — consistent, composed, and precise. He controlled the game’s rhythm, winning duels in the most critical rounds.
The Huns — No answers to discipline
The Mongolian team tried to play aggressively but lacked synergy and struggled with economy management. xerolte and nin9 showed fight, yet their efforts were disjointed. The 0:2 loss marked the end of The Huns’ journey at the event.
Lynn Vision eliminate GamerLegion in a three-map thriller
The second match of the day turned into pure drama. Lynn Vision, representing China, completed a comeback after losing the first map, defeating GamerLegion 2:1 (5:13 Overpass, 13:8 Train, 13:9 Inferno). The victory keeps the Chinese squad’s hopes alive in the lower bracket of Group A.
- Overpass — GamerLegion dominate early
The Europeans started strong, immediately dictating the pace. Tauson and PR were rock solid, converting every retake and denying Lynn Vision’s entries. The Chinese side couldn’t break through the defense — 13:5 and a convincing win for GamerLegion.
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- Train — The Chinese comeback
On the second map, Lynn Vision looked like a completely different team. They played boldly, constantly shifting their attack rhythm. z4kr created openings, while EmiliaQAQ brought composure in clutch situations. GamerLegion couldn’t maintain control — 13:8 and the series tied 1–1.
- Inferno — The decisive climax
The final map delivered fireworks. Starry and C4LLM3SU3 won key clutches, while Lynn Vision’s coordination reached a new level. GamerLegion seemed exhausted after losing several close rounds, and the Chinese roster capitalized — 13:9 and a well-earned 2:1 victory.
MVP — Junjie “EmiliaQAQ” Tang
- K–D: 49–45 (+4)
- ADR: 81.7
- Rating 3.0: 1.20
EmiliaQAQ was the anchor of Lynn Vision. His consistent play on Train and calm defensive reads on Inferno were instrumental in the team’s success.
Contrasts of the Lower Bracket
The lower bracket day of CS Asia Championships 2025 perfectly illustrated the contrast in styles. Virtus.pro prevailed through structure, precise rotations, and composure. Lynn Vision, in contrast, triumphed through risk-taking, creativity, and mental resilience.
Virtus.pro remain in contention for a playoff spot and appear revitalized after recent adjustments to their system. Meanwhile, Lynn Vision continue their rise as Asia’s strongest contender — disciplined, explosive, and ready to surprise anyone who underestimates them.
