In the quarterfinals of FISSURE Playground 2, fans witnessed a true clash of two different styles. FURIA, who had demonstrated stability and aggression in the group stage, faced Astralis — a legendary team going through a difficult rebuilding phase. Despite the Danes’ reputation as favorites in head-to-head encounters, it was the “Panthers” who imposed their game and claimed a 2:0 victory, securing a spot in the semifinals.
Match Chronology
- Train (13:9, FURIA’s pick)
FURIA started the series on their own pick, but the first half was controlled by Astralis. The Danes led 8:4, capitalizing on StaehR’s entry duels and device’s precision. It seemed like they had all the tools to close it out, but after the side switch, FURIA turned on their trademark style. KSCERATO and YEKINDAR tore apart the defense, stringing together nine consecutive rounds. Astralis had no response to the Brazilians’ aggression and fell 9:13.
- Nuke (19:15, Astralis’ pick)
Astralis chose Nuke, a map they traditionally felt confident on. The first half ended 8:7 in their favor, and they continued to stay in it thanks to StaehR’s dominance in the duels. But in the most critical moments, FURIA showed iron discipline. Molodoy and KSCERATO delivered in key rounds, Fallen added experience in the clutches, and overall, the team looked sharper in overtime. Final score — 19:15 for the Brazilians and 2:0 in the series.
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Player statistics for the match
Although StaehR was the top individual performer, it wasn’t enough, as Astralis failed to find team synergy. Device (0.93) and Magisk (0.87) looked pale, while jabbi and HooXi completely collapsed, finishing with very low ratings.
Match MVP
The standout player of the series was KSCERATO, once again proving why he is the heart of FURIA:
- K-D: 47–36 (+11)
- ADR: 86.8
- Rating 3.0: 1.40
He confidently won entry duels, consistently held key positions, and set the pace for the team. His composure in decisive moments allowed FURIA to prevail, even in the tense overtime on Nuke.
Team Performances
FURIA – The Brazilians displayed mature, organized play. Young star molodoy put on another strong performance, proving his integration into the roster has been a success. YEKINDAR added aggression on the flanks, Fallen brought experience in clutches, and KSCERATO provided stability. The team looked as confident as ever and showed they are ready to compete for the title.
Astralis – The Danes once again ran into familiar problems. StaehR was the only bright spot, but his efforts weren’t enough. Device failed to step into a leadership role, Magisk was inconsistent, and HooXi continues to raise questions about his impact as a player. Astralis lacked cohesion, and even StaehR’s strong individual showing couldn’t save them from defeat.
FURIA deservedly advance to the FISSURE Playground 2 semifinals, confirming their status as one of the tournament favorites. The Brazilians struck the perfect balance between individual brilliance and team discipline, making them a serious threat to any opponent.
Astralis, meanwhile, end their run in the quarterfinals. The team showed flashes of potential, but collapses in key moments and a lack of stability once again prevented them from reaching their former heights.
