The Brazilian team FURIA earned a hard-fought 2:1 victory over Aurora Gaming in the fourth round of the ESL Pro League Season 22 group stage. With this win, the team finishes the Swiss stage with a 3:1 record, securing a place in the playoffs, while Aurora drops to the 2:2 stage and will now play a decisive match for a playoff spot.
ESL PRO LEAGUE S22
The ESL Pro League is one of the premier regular tournaments within the ESL Pro Tour system, determining the best teams of the season. Advancing to the playoffs not only grants a significant boost in VRS points but also guarantees direct participation in the league’s final stage — the main event of autumn 2025. For FURIA, this result means consolidating their position in the world’s top five, while Aurora still has a chance to remain among the elite if they win their next match.
FURIA VS AURORA — 2:1
- Inferno (Aurora pick) — 13:6 for FURIA.
The Brazilian squad dominated from the opening rounds: yuurih and KSCERATO executed perfect defense, leaving no opportunities for their opponents. - Mirage (FURIA pick) — 9:13 for Aurora.
The Turkish team managed to even the series, with XANTARES showcasing his mastery in key duels, while woxic provided consistent support with precise sniper shots. - Overpass (decider) — 16:12 for FURIA.
On the deciding map, YEKINDAR shone brightly, leading in every statistical category, while FalleN expertly managed the tempo of the game, allowing FURIA to close out the series in their favor.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH — Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis
- K-D: 62–48
- ADR: 104.9
- Rating 3.0: 1.37
The Latvian player was the true driving force behind FURIA’s success. His aggressive plays on Overpass and consistency on Inferno determined the outcome of the series. He received 84.7% of fan votes as the best player of the match.
VRS RANKINGS AFTER THE MATCH
- FURIA: +7 points (1896 → 1903, up to #4)
- Aurora: −24 points (1859 → 1835, down to #8)
FURIA strengthens its position in the top 5 of the ranking, proving that the team remains one of the most consistent rosters of the season. Aurora lost some rating points but stays near the top of the standings, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE TEAMS
FURIA advances to the ESL Pro League S22 playoffs with a 3:1 record, where they will face a top opponent — either G2 Esports or 3DMAX. The Brazilians are finding their rhythm and look like strong contenders for a top-4 finish in the final stage.
Aurora, now sitting at 2:2, will play a decisive match for playoff qualification. Their likely opponent will be MOUZ or Natus Vincere, making the upcoming game a true test for XANTARES and his squad.
