In the decisive lower bracket match of BLAST Open London 2025, fnatic confidently defeated ECSTATIC 2-0. Newcomer CYPHER was the star of the series, helping his team continue their tournament run, while the Danish side ended their campaign in 13th–16th place.
Road at the Tournament
These two teams had only recently faced each other at the CS Asia Championships 2025 Europe, where fnatic secured a convincing 2-0 win. Fnatic, with their refreshed roster, also started this tournament with a setback — a loss to NAVI in their opening match. However, they quickly regrouped and once again overcame ECSTATIC 2-0 to stay alive at BLAST Open London 2025.
For ECSTATIC, the tournament began on shaky ground. Their opening match was against FaZe, where they managed to take one map but ultimately fell 1-2. Their decisive elimination match was once again against fnatic, and the Danes couldn’t find their footing, losing 0-2 and ending their tournament journey.
Total Domination on the Maps
The first battleground of the series was Ancient. Fnatic took control early, closing the first half 8:4. After the side switch, ECSTATIC tried to fight back, but fnatic maintained their momentum and sealed the map 13:8.
On Mirage, ECSTATIC started much stronger and even claimed the first half 7:5 in their favor. But the second half turned into a disaster — they failed to secure a single round on defense. Fnatic capitalized fully, taking Mirage 13:7 and closing the series 2-0.
Player of the Match
The standout player of the match was fnatic’s newcomer CYPHER, who only recently joined the roster. He once again proved he could be a key element of the team, showcasing exceptional individual form. His numbers were outstanding: ADR — 122, Swing — +8.41%, and a 1.92 rating. Such performance cemented his role as the star of the series.
ECSTATIC Exit the Tournament
Fnatic confidently took down ECSTATIC and continue their journey at the event. Next up, they will face the loser of the Team Vitality vs GamerLegion match for a chance to remain in the competition. For ECSTATIC, this loss means elimination from BLAST Open London 2025, finishing in 13th–16th place and taking home $5,000 in prize money.
