The Swiss stage is a constant balance between progress and risk. In elimination matches, not only the result matters, but also how a team withstands the pressure of decisive maps.
Tournament context
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 is a ranked LAN tournament within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system. The Swiss Bo3 format means that each series either opens the door to the playoffs or ends a team’s tournament run.
The PARIVISION vs FUT matchup carried direct consequences: the winner moved on to the playoffs, while the loser was eliminated.
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How the match unfolded — PARIVISION vs FUT
Series score: 2:1 in favor of PARIVISION
- Dust2 (PARIVISION pick) — 17:19
The opening map turned into an overtime marathon. FUT demonstrated resilience in extended exchanges and converted crucial clutches at the end, narrowly securing victory in a razor-close finish. - Mirage (FUT pick) — 13:10
PARIVISION quickly adapted to their opponent’s pace. Mid control and disciplined retakes allowed them to stabilize their economy and push the series to a decisive third map. - Ancient (decider) — 13:10
A tense and evenly contested map. PARIVISION appeared more composed in the late rounds: superior timing, fewer individual mistakes, and controlled defensive play secured the comeback in the series.
Player of the Match — Andrey “BELCHONOKK” Yasinskiy (PARIVISION)
- K–D: 62–55
- ADR: 79.7
- Rating 3.0: 1.17
Key contribution: consistent fragging efficiency throughout the series and critical kills on the decider, which allowed PARIVISION to maintain control in the closing stages of Ancient.
VRS results
- PARIVISION — +27 pt → 1838 pt
A win in an elimination match significantly improves the team’s rating position and strengthens momentum heading into the playoffs. - FUT — −6 pt → 1578 pt
The defeat results in elimination and a negative rating adjustment, complicating future VRS positioning.
What’s next?
PARIVISION move into the playoff stage, where the level of opposition and the cost of mistakes increase. The team’s competitiveness in close series becomes a critical asset at this phase of the event.
FUT exit the tournament. Despite a competitive showing, instability in decisive rounds prevented them from closing out the series.
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Match summary
The PARIVISION vs FUT series fully lived up to its elimination-match status: overtimes, momentum swings, and a decisive map. PARIVISION demonstrated superior adaptation and resilience in critical moments, earning a playoff berth. FUT leave the event after a hard-fought but ultimately insufficiently stable performance in the final stages of the matchup.
