The FISSURE Playground 2 Grand Final delivered five maps of pure drama, incredible individual performances, and tactical depth. Two teams that had breezed through the tournament without major setbacks — Mongolia’s The MongolZ and Brazil’s FURIA — clashed for the title. In the end, the “Panthers” emerged victorious with a 3:2 scoreline, lifting the championship trophy.
Road to the Final
The MongolZ
- Group Stage: victories over 3DMAX (2:1), TYLOO (2:1), Lynn Vision (2:0), FaZe (2:1)
- Quarterfinal: defeated G2 (2:1)
- Semifinal: defeated Liquid (2:1)
- Final: loss to FURIA (2:3)
The MongolZ showed incredible resilience, grinding out wins even in the toughest series. Once again, they proved to be a nightmare opponent for top-tier teams.
FURIA
- Group Stage: victories over Liquid (2:1), Aurora (2:0), paiN (2:0), G2 (2:0)
- Quarterfinal: defeated Astralis (2:0)
- Semifinal: crushed Falcons (2:0)
- Final: victory over The MongolZ (3:2)
Step by step, the “Panthers” raised their level of play. Balanced strategies, composure, and individual brilliance carried them all the way to the title.
Match Chronology
- Mirage (16:13, The MongolZ’s pick)
The Mongolian squad started with confidence, but the opening map turned into a real test. Despite mzinho’s aggression and Blitz’s quick hits, FURIA quickly adapted. Molodoy and YEKINDAR consistently found entry frags, while Fallen set the tempo on defense. In the end, the Brazilians closed it out 16:13.
- Inferno (13:11, FURIA’s pick)
FURIA hoped to strengthen their advantage, but The MongolZ fought back hard. 910 and Senzu held the line with stability, while Techno came up clutch in key duels. Although KSCERATO delivered for FURIA in tense moments, MongolZ kept their composure to take the map 13:11 and tie the series 1:1.
- Nuke (16:12, The MongolZ’s pick)
The third map was YEKINDAR’s showcase. The Latvian rifler dominated the lanes, while molodoy secured pivotal force-buy rounds. The MongolZ had their chances, but Blitz and Techno faltered on defense. FURIA capitalized, taking Nuke 16:12 and the series lead.
- Overpass (13:9, FURIA’s pick)
With their backs against the wall, The MongolZ once again displayed grit. Senzu stepped up as the team’s leader, winning crucial duels and dictating an aggressive pace. They took control in the second half, closing 13:9 to force a Dust2 decider.
- Dust2 (13:5, decider)
The final map was completely one-sided. Molodoy and YEKINDAR tore open sites with relentless entries, while Fallen calmly sealed the closing rounds. Exhausted and overwhelmed, The MongolZ’s defense collapsed. FURIA closed Dust2 13:5 and the series 3:2 to claim the championship.
Player Statistics
Final Best Player
The standout of the Grand Final was Danil “molodoy” Golubenko, who delivered a world-class performance across five maps:
- K-D: 99–71 (+28)
- ADR: 81.3
- Rating 3.0: 1.26
The young talent became the true engine of FURIA: opening rounds with fearless entries, winning difficult clutches, and keeping calm under pressure. His display was the key to the Panthers’ championship run.
Team Performances
FURIA
The Brazilians showcased their best Counter-Strike in months. YEKINDAR (97–81, 1.26 rating) was a relentless force in duels, KSCERATO once again proved why he is one of the most consistent riflers in the scene, and Fallen provided structure and experience. FURIA looked mature, balanced, and disciplined — the qualities that carried them through a grueling five-map final.
The MongolZ
Though they fell short, the Mongolian side impressed throughout. 910 and Senzu were pillars of stability, and mzinho won plenty of crucial rounds, but Blitz and Techno’s inconsistency hurt them in the end. The MongolZ showed heart, but lacked the consistency to close the series.
Conclusions
FURIA are the FISSURE Playground 2 champions, proving that Brazilian Counter-Strike is once again ready to fight for major titles. The team looked composed, coordinated, and stronger than their rivals, earning a well-deserved trophy.
The MongolZ, despite their loss, reaffirmed their status as a world-class contender. They defeated several elite opponents, showed resilience, and were just a step away from the title.
This Grand Final was one of the most spectacular of 2025, giving Counter-Strike fans a true celebration of the game.
