FISSURE Playground 2 kicked off with a bright victory for the European squad G2 Esports, who had little trouble dispatching China’s Lynn Vision in the opening round of the Swiss stage. The series ended 2:0 (13:10 on Dust2 and 13:8 on Inferno), highlighting the difference between a team fighting for a trophy and one still trying to secure its place on the global stage.
Match chronology
- Dust2 (13:10, Lynn Vision’s pick)
The Chinese squad decided to start the series on Dust2, a map where they usually feel comfortable. However, the early rounds quickly showed that G2 were perfectly prepared. HeavyGod and MATYS dominated the duels, leaving the opponent with no chance of gaining momentum. HuNter- controlled mid, effectively shutting down Lynn Vision’s main attacking patterns. Despite a few individual highlights from Starry, it wasn’t enough. G2 closed out the map 13:10, calmly securing the final clutch rounds.
- Inferno (13:8, G2’s pick)
On their own pick, G2 looked even more confident. SunPayus with the AWP once again proved his reliability on defense, denying the Chinese squad any clean entry onto the bombsites. MalbsMd added aggression, joining trades and creating space for his teammates.
Lynn Vision tried to fight back through Starry and z4kr, but G2 easily controlled the tempo. HeavyGod produced several brilliant moments by winning crucial duels, while MATYS calmly finished off decisive rounds. Final score — 13:8, sealing a clean 2:0 victory for G2.
Player stats for the match
Best player of the match
The MVP of the series was Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko, who showcased exceptional individual form:
- K-D: 39–26 (+13)
- ADR: 94.3
- Rating 3.0: 1.53
HeavyGod didn’t just win duels — he set the rhythm for the entire G2 game. His aggression on Dust2 and stability on Inferno were the main factors behind the win. His performance was further proof that HeavyGod is capable of being the leader of the new “Samurai” lineup.
Team performance in the match
G2 Esports
The European side operated as a well-oiled machine. HeavyGod (1.53) and MATYS (1.33) formed a deadly duo, controlling key areas of the maps. HuNter- (1.01) was a rock in mid, SunPayus (0.98) shut down important duels on Inferno, while malbsMd (0.90) did the “dirty work,” ensuring stability in team executions. The coordination and synergy among the players looked excellent.
Lynn Vision
The Chinese squad started ambitiously but quickly lost confidence. Only Starry (36–29, 1.26 rating) played at a world-class level, trying to carry his team forward. But his efforts alone weren’t enough. z4kr (0.89) and Westmelon (0.86) failed in key moments, while EmiliaQAQ and C4LLM3SU3 barely influenced the outcome. The team looked lost, especially on defense.
Previous encounters
This wasn’t the first clash between G2 and Lynn Vision. At IEM Dallas 2025, the “Samurai” also secured convincing wins: 13:9 on Inferno and 13:6 on Nuke. Once again, G2 confirmed their complete dominance in this matchup.
G2 made a confident start at FISSURE Playground 2, defeating Lynn Vision 2:0. HeavyGod emerged as the star of the match, while the entire team looked cohesive and strong. For Lynn Vision, this result showed they are still not ready to compete with the elite. They’ll now need to fight for survival in the Swiss stage. As for G2, they extend their winning streak and already look like one of the main contenders for the title.
