In the first round of the Group B lower bracket at BLAST Open London 2025, a crucial clash took place between FlyQuest and Legacy. For both teams, it was a do-or-die match, making every round extremely valuable. The series was played in a best-of-3 format and ended 2:1 in favor of FlyQuest, who bounced back after a heavy loss on Nuke and regrouped on the decider to continue their run in the tournament.
Teams’ Path in the Tournament
FlyQuest began the tournament with a loss to Team Spirit (0:2), which immediately sent them into the lower bracket. There, they had to fight for survival against Legacy. The team started well on Mirage, but after a crushing defeat on Nuke, they managed to regroup on the decisive Inferno. A 2:1 victory allowed FlyQuest to stay in the tournament and continue their lower bracket run.
Legacy also opened their campaign with a loss in the first match, falling to FURIA 1:2. Finding themselves in the same lower bracket, they had a chance to bounce back against FlyQuest. The Brazilian squad looked convincing on their pick, Nuke, but their struggles on Mirage and Inferno proved costly. After a 1:2 defeat, Legacy ended their run at BLAST Open London 2025.
Match Timeline
- Mirage (13:8, FlyQuest’s pick)
FlyQuest started the series on their own pick and executed it confidently. Despite an even start and a narrow 8:4 lead for Legacy at halftime, FlyQuest dominated the second half. regali and Vexite stepped up in key rounds with impactful multi-kills. Final score — 13:8, and FlyQuest took the lead in the series.
- Nuke (2:13, Legacy’s pick)
The second map turned into a disaster for FlyQuest. Legacy looked dominant and left no chance for their opponents. Their attack was diverse and unpredictable, with lux and saadzinn dictating the pace in nearly every round. FlyQuest only managed two rounds as Legacy crushed them 13:2, leveling the series.
- Inferno (13:9, decider)
The decisive map was played on Inferno, where FlyQuest managed to regroup. Despite losing momentum midway through the map, they showed strong defense and sharp execution on offense. regali and Vexite once again led the charge, while jks delivered several key moments in defense. Legacy fought until the end, but their attack struggled against FlyQuest’s discipline. The map closed 13:9, sealing the series for FlyQuest.
Player stats for the match
Player of the Match
The MVP was Iulian “regali” Harjău, who delivered consistent performances across all three maps:
- K-D: 50–42 (+8)
- ADR: 82.3
- Rating 3.0: 1.26
The Romanian AWPer held his positions firmly, won crucial duels, and proved to be FlyQuest’s true leader in the most decisive moments. His composure and stability were the foundation of his team’s victory.
Team Performance
FlyQuest
regali was the clear leader and star of the series, stepping up in critical rounds on all three maps. Vexite (40–40, rating 1.16) backed him up with sharp aim and aggressive entries, creating space for the team. jks (38–41, rating 0.99) didn’t shine statistically but his defensive play on Inferno was vital. INS and nettIK underperformed numbers-wise, yet contributed by doing the dirty work — holding risky positions and enabling the team structure — which kept FlyQuest balanced.
Legacy
latto (49–41, rating 1.22) and saadzinn (44–31, rating 1.09) were the strongest performers, especially on Nuke where they led Legacy to a dominant win. lux (44–47, rating 0.97) had bright moments but remained inconsistent, while dumau (38–39, rating 1.10) was steady though unable to convert in clutch situations. The weakest link was n1ssim (30–42, rating 0.85), whose lost duels on Inferno proved costly and deprived Legacy of a chance to close the series.
FlyQuest showed resilience, proving that even after a crushing defeat on the second map they could bounce back and demonstrate character. With regali’s individual brilliance and solid team cohesion, they secured a crucial victory and remain alive in the lower bracket.
Legacy, on the other hand, are eliminated from the tournament. Despite their strong showing on Nuke and a few standout individual performances, the team lacked consistency and execution in decisive rounds.
