The second day of IEM Chengdu 2025 determined the main favorites of Group B. FURIA confidently dismantled G2, not losing a single map, while MOUZ triumphed over world leaders Vitality in a thrilling three-map battle. The winners move forward to the Upper Bracket Final, while their opponents drop to the lower bracket, where any mistake could mean elimination.
Tournament context
IEM Chengdu 2025 is a prestigious LAN event in the Intel Extreme Masters series, taking place in Chengdu, China, from November 3 to 9, 2025. Sixteen teams are competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, where earned points affect global rankings and qualification for the next CS2 Major. The group stage follows a Double Elimination (Bo3) format: winners advance through the upper bracket, while losers get a second chance in the lower one.
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How the match unfolded — FURIA vs G2
FURIA continues to display dominant form, crushing G2 with a 2:0 victory. The Brazilian lineup played cohesively and almost flawlessly, leaving their opponents no room for a comeback.
- Train (G2 pick) — 13:5. FalleN’s team immediately seized the initiative: molodoy and KSCERATO dominated in entry duels, while FURIA’s solid defense prevented G2 from building any momentum.
- Overpass (FURIA pick) — 16:14. This was a closely contested battle, but it was the Brazilians who kept their composure in the key moments. Coming back from 9:13, FURIA closed the series thanks to yuurih’s consistency and molodoy’s accuracy.
Player of the Match — Danil “molodoy” Golubenko.
- K–D: 43–26
- ADR: 84.9
- Rating 3.0: 1.29
The Ukrainian player became the undisputed leader of the series — his precision and composure allowed the team to finish the match in just two maps.
How the match unfolded — MOUZ vs Vitality
MOUZ pulled off a major upset, defeating the world’s number one team, Vitality, with a 2:1 scoreline. The European mix showcased resilience, depth, and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Train (MOUZ pick) — 13:5. The “mice” opened the series with complete control — Brollan and Jimpphat played aggressively, and Vitality struggled to adapt to their fast-paced tempo.
- Nuke (Vitality pick) — 8:13. Here Vitality seized momentum. ropz demonstrated exceptional consistency, winning key duels and keeping his team’s hopes alive.
- Inferno (decider) — 22:19. The fiercest map of the series stretched into double overtime. MOUZ managed to maintain their focus, with xertioN and Spinx securing the decisive rounds.
Player of the Match — Robin “ropz” Kool.
- K–D: 69–51
- ADR: 74.1
- Rating 3.0: 1.35
Despite the defeat, the Estonian player stood out as the best performer of the series. His stability and sharp play on Nuke and Inferno kept Vitality competitive until the final round.
VRS results
- MOUZ: +42 pt (1820 → 1862) — rise to #5
- FURIA: +39 pt (1781 → 1820) — rise to #6
- Vitality: –16 pt (1924 → 1908) — remain #2
- G2: –28 pt (1822 → 1794) — drop to #10
What’s next for the teams
In the Upper Bracket Final of Group B, scheduled for November 5, FURIA will face MOUZ — the winner will earn a direct ticket to the IEM Chengdu 2025 playoffs. Meanwhile, Vitality will attempt to fight back through the lower bracket against Lynn Vision, while G2 will face Virtus.pro in a do-or-die elimination match.
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Match summary
The second day of IEM Chengdu 2025 became a true test for Group B teams. FURIA and MOUZ confirmed their form and secured top positions in the upper bracket, while Vitality and G2 found themselves under pressure. Ahead lie the decisive matches that will determine who advances to the playoffs — and who exits the tournament early.
