The Stage 2 Round of 16 match between FUT Esports and FURIA ended with a hard-fought 2–1 victory for FURIA, booking the Brazilian side a place at the BLAST Bounty 2026 LAN Finals. The series unfolded map by map: FURIA struck first on Anubis, FUT answered emphatically on Overpass, but Dust2 ultimately belonged to FURIA, who held their nerve to close the decider.
Road to the matchup — form versus firepower
FUT came into the match riding a five-match winning streak, buoyed by disciplined teamplay and growing confidence in BO3 settings. Their recent results suggested they were ready to challenge top opposition and push for a LAN berth.
FURIA entered as one of the highest seeds in the bracket, carrying expectations of qualification. While their recent form had been mixed, the roster’s individual ceiling and experience in high-stakes matches positioned them as clear favorites—on paper.
Anubis — 13:10. FURIA strike first
On FUT’s pick, Anubis opened as a tight affair. FUT kept the score close through structured rounds and timely trades, but FURIA gradually took control behind sharper mid-round calls. Key clutches and better late-round conversions allowed FURIA to edge the map 13:10 and claim the early lead.
Overpass — 13:5. FUT respond in style
Overpass told a very different story. FUT dominated from the outset, building a commanding lead through aggressive map control and near-flawless execution. FURIA struggled to find answers as their economy collapsed, and FUT closed the map 13:5, resetting the series and shifting momentum heading into the decider.
Dust2 — 13:11. Composure decides the decider
The deciding map delivered the most tension. Dust2 featured long streaks of traded rounds, constant pressure on the economy, and little margin for error. In the end, FURIA’s composure proved decisive. Cleaner entries, better utility usage in late rounds, and calm conversions under pressure allowed them to edge out FUT 13:11 and seal the series.
Player of the match — Danil molodoy Golubenko
FURIA’s standout performer across all three maps:
- 1.46 rating
- 88.1 ADR
- 73.8% KAST
- +5.69% swing
molodoy delivered consistent impact, particularly on Dust2, where his openings and late-round presence tipped the balance in FURIA’s favor.
Teamplay breakdown — resilience over momentum
FURIA secured the win through patience and adaptability. After being overwhelmed on Overpass, they regrouped, tightened their approach, and played the decider with far greater discipline. FUT showed impressive structure and firepower, especially in their dominant map win, but small mistakes in the closing moments of Dust2 proved costly.
VRS impact
- FURIA: +9 points — reinforcing their position near the top of the rankings
- FUT: –3 points — a minor drop after a competitive elimination
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Tournament implications
With this victory, FURIA advance to the BLAST Bounty 2026 LAN Finals, keeping their title ambitions firmly alive. The series highlighted their ability to survive pressure and deliver when margins are tight. FUT exit the tournament with their heads held high, having pushed a top seed to the limit and shown clear signs of growth against elite opposition. FURIA move on — tested, composed, and LAN-bound.
