The Brazilian roster FURIA overcame Falcons 2:0 in the semifinals of FISSURE Playground 2. The team closed out the series on Train and Nuke, not allowing their opponent to equalize the game. Thus, FURIA moves on to the grand final, where a decisive clash with The MongolZ awaits.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 — TOURNAMENT CONTEXT
FISSURE Playground 2 is a prestigious LAN tournament that gathered the strongest rosters from the global scene. The playoffs are played in a BO3 format, while the grand final is BO5. For FURIA, this is a chance to claim the title and strengthen their position in the world rankings (#6). For Falcons, participation in the tournament was an opportunity to test their renewed lineup at the top level.
MATCH TIMELINE
- Train (FURIA pick) — 16:12 for FURIA
FURIA immediately dictated the pace. yuurih and molody dominated the server, creating advantages in key rounds. Falcons tried to keep up through NiKo, but failed clutches prevented the team from closing the gap.
- Nuke (Falcons pick) — 13:11 for FURIA
Falcons attempted to put up a fight, but once again the Brazilians played cold-bloodedly in decisive moments. kSCERATO and YEKINDAR provided stability in the mid-map, while Fallen remained the weak link, losing a number of duels. A crucial streak of three rounds at the end secured FURIA a clean victory.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Yuri “yuurih” Santos became the hero of the semifinal. He closed the series with incredible consistency:
- K-D: 52–36 (+16)
- ADR: 89.2
- Rating 3.0: 1.32
His aggressive entries on Train and confident play in decisive moments on Nuke gave FURIA the edge in key rounds.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
FURIA and Falcons had faced each other multiple times in recent months. Before this match, the record was even (3 wins for Falcons, 3 for FURIA, plus overtimes). The Brazilians’ victory in the semifinal shifted the balance back in their favor, confirming FURIA’s ability to challenge one of Europe’s strongest rosters.
WHAT’S NEXT?
- FURIA advance to the grand final of FISSURE Playground 2, where they will face The MongolZ. This is a chance not only to claim the title but also to rise into the world’s top 5. For the Brazilians, this series will be a true test — against an opponent who has already eliminated G2 and Liquid.
- Falcons end their tournament run at the semifinal stage. Despite the loss, the roster demonstrated stability and remains within the world’s top 10 (#8). This result adds perspective ahead of their next major championships.
CONCLUSION
FURIA earned a clean 2:0 victory over Falcons and advanced to the grand final of FISSURE Playground 2. The upcoming clash will be the last and most important one — a BO5 series against The MongolZ, who are currently at the peak of their form. For FURIA, it is a chance to solidify their status as contenders for the #1 spot, while for The MongolZ it is an opportunity to confirm their triumphant seasonal run.
