The Brazilian roster FURIA continues its journey at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025. In the semifinals, they easily overcame the Turkish squad Aurora, reaffirming their status as one of the tournament favorites.
Tournament context
The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is a prestigious LAN tournament held in Malta from October 15 to 19, with a total prize pool of $850,000. The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, and its results influence the allocation of slots for the upcoming Major.
The playoffs are played in a Single Elimination format, where each loss means elimination. The tournament champion will receive $200,000 and 300,000 club VRS points, as well as valuable regional ranking points.
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How the match unfolded
The match was a demonstration of FURIA’s strength and stability, as they left Aurora with no chance on either map.
- Train (Aurora’s pick) — 13:11. The Turkish team started ambitiously, but FURIA quickly seized control. The solid performance of molodoy (36–20, rating 1.36) and KSCERATO (37–22, rating 1.35) allowed the Brazilians to dominate most of the rounds. Aurora tried to mount a comeback near the end, but FURIA kept their composure and closed the map in their favor.
- Overpass (FURIA’s pick) — 13:5. The Brazilians gave their opponents no chance. Excellent team coordination and dominance in duels allowed them to swiftly close the series 2:0. YEKINDAR and FalleN confidently executed offensive strategies, preventing Aurora from finding their rhythm.
Player of the Match — Danil “molodoy” Golubenko
FURIA once again received a strong individual performance from one of its leaders, which became the deciding factor in their victory.
- K–D: 36–20
- ADR: 89.4
- Rating 3.0: 1.36
- KAST: 83.3%
Molodoy once again became the central figure for FURIA. His consistent aim, aggressive control of key areas, and composure in crucial moments made him the undisputed MVP of the semifinals.
VRS rating after the match
- FURIA gained +6 VRS points (1904 → 1910), strengthening their position at #3 in the global rankings.
- Aurora lost –18 points (1793 → 1775), dropping from #8 to #9.
For the Brazilians, this marks another step toward establishing themselves among the world’s top teams, while Aurora risks losing their spot in the top 10 after a series of inconsistent results.
What’s next for the teams
FURIA advances to the grand final, where they will face the winner of Natus Vincere vs The MongolZ for the main prize of $200,000. The team is in excellent form — five consecutive LAN victories and top-tier coordination.
Meanwhile, Aurora moves to the 3rd Place Decider Match, where they will compete for the bronze medal. The Turkish lineup has a chance to finish the tournament on a high note but must recover quickly after this defeat.
Match summary
FURIA once again proved that they are one of the main contenders for the title. The balanced play between FalleN’s experience and the aggression of the younger players creates the perfect formula for success. Their path to the grand final looks solid, and Molodoy’s performance further strengthens the team’s status as a true favorite.
Aurora, on the other hand, left mixed impressions — the potential is high, but the execution remains inconsistent. They still have one more opportunity: the third-place match, which will be their chance to regain confidence and end the season on a positive note.
